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Myanmar’s ruling military faces challenges in defending a northern town against ethnic minority insurgents, with heavy airstrikes and civilian casualties reported. China, a key ally, is working to broker a truce between the junta and rebels in efforts to stop the violence. In the west, Arakan Army insurgents surround a military base in Rakhine state, while in the east, the Karen National Union recaptures their headquarters at Manerplaw after 30 years. Full Article

Actress Phyllis Quek chose to halt her career to focus on her health due to gastric problems and sensitive skin, leading to her departure from Mediacorp in 2001. Despite wondering about her potential accomplishments if she continued in showbiz, she is now happily married to Australian businessman David Cox and enjoying a stable life. Quek, known for iconic roles in Mediacorp dramas, still receives recognition from fans and can be seen in Uniquely Ours on...

Israeli officials believe a ceasefire in Gaza is now more likely than in the past year, with a possible deal to free hostages and provide aid to the territory nearing. A working group from Israel is in Doha to engage with mediators, showing optimism for progress in negotiations with Hamas. Prime Minister Netanyahu's cabinet members have expressed confidence in reaching a truce, while Hamas has indicated willingness if Israel refrains from imposing new conditions. Full...

Mark Penn, CEO of Stagwell, with experience in presidential campaigns and global corporations, predicts major industry transformation with the impending Omnicom-IPG merger, citing regulatory reviews and reorganization ahead. Despite exploring a merger with S4 Capital, Penn believes in Stagwell's independent growth, emphasizing human cost amidst potential layoffs and disruption to traditional pitch dynamics. Stagwell's focus on balancing AI efficiency with human creativity reflects Penn's optimism in the industry's resilience and the enduring value of creativity,...

The company has not added any funding information yet, allowing users to input their investment details regarding the round's stage, size, and date. Users can specify their participation in the round and add themselves to the investment information. The platform offers a straightforward way for users to contribute their investment data and potentially connect with other investors in the company. Full Article

After a seven-year break, HMM, South Korea’s leading containerline, will re-enter the transatlantic trades in February with the launch of the Transatlantic 1 (TA1) service, connecting Northern Europe and the US west coast via the Panama Canal and including stops at Miami. The service will be operated in partnership with Ocean Network Express (ONE) as part of the Premier Alliance, expanding HMM's global coverage significantly. Full Article