Maas shares fall 22.4% as reported Firmus IPO cuts unsettle investors
The construction services group owns 3.2% of Firmus and supplies its data-centre projects. Reported changes to the planned float remain unconfirmed.
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Public Accounts Committee to seek RTÉ and department appearances after October break
Irish lawmakers want to question RTÉ and the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport amid a dispute over the broadcaster’s 2027 funding and accountability for its strategy.
EU trade chief opens Beijing talks, calls China trade deficit ‘unsustainable’
Maroš Šefčovič began two days of talks in Beijing seeking better access for European businesses and progress on trade tensions. No agreement has been reported.
Shopfront Arts Co-op plans 50-hour act-a-thon for its 50th anniversary
The Sydney youth arts company will revive a fundraiser used by earlier members, aiming to raise $50,000 before a youth-led conference at Sydney Opera House.
Marcos says ASEAN plans to formalize digital economy pact in November
The Philippine president said the regional agreement would guide cooperation on digital trade and AI. Its final terms and economic effects remain unconfirmed.
University of Limerick warns students after vacant College Court house is damaged
The university has reminded students of its conduct code as Gardaí investigate damage to a vacant house near campus. The people involved have not been identified as UL students.
Coupang challenges record South Korean privacy fines in two court cases
The company is seeking to overturn penalties totaling 624.681 billion won and has separately asked a Seoul court to pause their effect. The court has not been reported to have...
PepsiCo cuts profit-growth outlook and plans further cost reductions
PepsiCo expects adjusted earnings growth of 1%–2% as weak North American demand and rising input costs weigh on its business. Details of the additional savings remain unspecified.
Tanker struck by multiple projectiles north of Qatar; casualties reported
The British maritime agency reported casualties after a tanker was hit in the Gulf. It has not specified how many people were affected or identified who fired the projectiles.
McCormick urges faster South Korean investment in U.S. shipbuilding
The U.S. senator said Korean companies could provide more shipbuilding capacity, but did not give a timetable for a proposed military vessel project.
Sherrod Brown puts Ohio data centers at center of Senate comeback campaign
The former senator is tying Republican incumbent Jon Husted to data-center development, while Husted’s campaign disputes his account of who controlled tax breaks.
Royal Navy member Teddy Young charged with UK national security offences
Police say the charges concern alleged preparation to disclose protected information and conduct intended to benefit an unidentified foreign power. The case is separate from...
Reported Sainsbury’s–Morrisons talks renew supermarket merger debate
Discussions ended earlier this year, the Guardian reports. A separate proposal covering Aldi and Lidl’s land agreements does not establish that a supermarket merger would win...
ASOS says breach exposed customer names and contact details
The retailer says passwords and payment-card information were not accessed. Its disclosure follows an unauthorised app notification on 6 October, while the number of affected...
Johor Bahru–Singapore RTS Link targets mid-February opening as safety checks continue
Malaysia’s transport minister says the extra time will allow for an independent safety assessment and approvals from both countries before passengers can board.
Dakar organisers reportedly consider northern Saudi route for January rally
People involved in the World Rally-Raid Championship told Reuters that organisers are working on an alternative route with fewer overnight camps. Dakar has announced no...
Singapore Grand Prix has haze contingency plans as air quality turns unhealthy
Officials say masks, medical help and updates could be provided at the Marina Bay Street Circuit if needed, while decisions on any event changes will depend on conditions.
OCBC, DBS and UOB shares fall for second day as investors reassess bank earnings
Singapore’s three major bank stocks extended their decline on October 8 after Citi downgraded OCBC, with analysts divided over what higher interest rates mean for profits.