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Frasers Property purchases Cuppage Terrace for $175 million

Singapore-based developer Frasers Property has acquired the Cuppage Terrace commercial site in the prestigious Orchard Road district for $175 million. The transaction underscores continued investor confidence in Singapore’s prime real estate market.

Chekhov's 'The Cherry Orchard' Revivals
CultureThe Guardian2mo ago

Chekhov's 'The Cherry Orchard' Revivals

A review discusses the enduring appeal and successful revivals of Anton Chekhov's classic play 'The Cherry Orchard,' particularly when staged by British productions, highlighting its blend of comedy and tragedy.

CATL Plans $5 Billion Share Placement, Stock Falls
FinanceReutersbloombergFT+9The GuardiancnbcSCMPdie-presseaktualne-czhvgchannel-news-asiaseeking-alpha+1 more4mo ago12 sources

CATL Plans $5 Billion Share Placement, Stock Falls

Chinese battery giant CATL announced plans to raise $5 billion through a share placement, leading to an 8% drop in its stock price. This fundraising initiative comes as the company also secures its first major sodium-ion deal for energy storage.

Monilinia Blight Affects Apricot and Cherry Trees
Scienceirozhlas4mo ago

Monilinia Blight Affects Apricot and Cherry Trees

A fungal disease known as Monilinia blight is affecting apricot and cherry orchards, causing dried flowers and wilted leaves. This disease is a significant concern for fruit growers, especially after spring frosts.

Travelodge turned away vulnerable women late at night
WorldThe Guardian5mo ago

Travelodge turned away vulnerable women late at night

They were far from home but it refused to let them stay without specific ID to prove they were over 18 My disabled 22-year-old daughter and her 20-year-old sister were turned away late at night by Travelodge Cambridge Orchard Park because staff would not accept that they were over 18. Their rail and student cards showing their dates of birth were not accepted. I called the hotel and offered to scan their passports but this was refused as well. The customer service helpline was similarly unhel...

Rescue Efforts Expand After Deadly Floods Hit Nepal and Tibet
WorldAPReutersFT+72NPRAl JazeeraCNNtagesschaufazBarron'sDWglobe-and-mail+64 more4d ago75 sources

Rescue Efforts Expand After Deadly Floods Hit Nepal and Tibet

Severe flash floods and mudslides triggered by a glacier collapse have killed hundreds and left thousands missing across Nepal and China’s Tibet region. Emergency crews are racing against rising waters to reach residents trapped inside collapsed road tunnels.

Japanese beetle threatens historic vineyards in Italy
Environmentirozhlas1mo ago

Japanese beetle threatens historic vineyards in Italy

The iridescent green Japanese beetle, an invasive species originally from Japan, is becoming an increasing threat to Italy's historic vineyards and orchards. The pests swarm plants, leaving behind damaged leaves that weaken the plants and reduce harvests.

Singapore's Paragon Mall Sold for S$3.9 Billion
Businesschannel-news-asia4mo ago

Singapore's Paragon Mall Sold for S$3.9 Billion

Analysts highlight Paragon mall's medical suites and prime Orchard Road location as key factors in its S$3.9 billion sale, noting its resilience compared to other retail properties due to its mixed-use space.

Pedestrian Fatalities in Road Accidents in Slovakia and Singapore
Worldaktuality-skstraits-times18d ago2 sources

Pedestrian Fatalities in Road Accidents in Slovakia and Singapore

A pedestrian died in Rabča, Slovakia, after being hit by a car while crossing the road outside a designated crossing, and a 79-year-old pedestrian also died in Singapore after an accident with a car in the Orchard Road area, leading to the driver's arrest.

Swatch Watch Launch Sparks Global Chaos, Forces Store Closures
CultureBBCNYTThe Guardian+12le-figaroSCMPYahoola-vanguardiastraits-timesdagbladetchannel-news-asia20-minuten+4 more3mo ago15 sources

Swatch Watch Launch Sparks Global Chaos, Forces Store Closures

The global launch of a new limited-edition Swatch watch collaboration led to widespread chaos, massive queues, and scuffles outside stores worldwide, forcing many locations to close. Incidents included tear gas being fired in Paris and police intervention in other cities as crowds overwhelmed staff and premises.

8-Year-Old Girl Mauled to Death by Dogs in Sopore, India
HealthTimes of India4mo ago

8-Year-Old Girl Mauled to Death by Dogs in Sopore, India

An eight-year-old girl was tragically killed by dogs in Sopore's Seloo village, marking the second such fatality in the area within a year. The incident occurred in an apple orchard, leaving local residents deeply shaken.