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entertainment1 year ago

"Taylor Swift's Exclusive Singapore Deal Sparks Regional Controversy"

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong confirmed a closed-door deal for Taylor Swift to perform exclusively in Singapore during her Eras tour, sparking debate and criticism from neighboring countries for shutting them out from the highest-grossing tour of all time. The agreement, which reportedly included a grant to Swift's promoters, has been described as shrewd by some and selfish by others, with concerns raised about its impact on regional tourism industries and fans who cannot afford to travel to Singapore. The exclusivity deal has become a diplomatic thorn for Singapore, prompting discussions about whether it aligns with ASEAN principles and the best interests of the wider region.

music1 year ago

"Philippines Lawmaker Questions Alleged Deal Between Singapore and Taylor Swift"

Taylor Swift's upcoming concerts in Singapore have sparked a conflict between the Philippines and Singapore, as a reported exclusivity deal prevents her from performing in other Southeast Asian territories. Philippines politician Joey Salceda has called on his government to protest the grant allegedly given to Swift, claiming it to be a hurtful betrayal by the Singaporean government. Despite the controversy, Taylor Swift continues to put on impressive performances for her fans.

entertainment1 year ago

"Taylor Swift's Exclusive Singapore Concerts Spark Regional Controversy"

Taylor Swift's decision to only perform in Singapore for her Eras Tour has sparked controversy and allegations of an exclusivity deal between the pop star and the Singaporean government. The move has led to tensions among neighboring countries in Southeast Asia, with some officials criticizing Singapore for allegedly brokering a deal that excludes other nations from hosting the singer's concerts. Despite the controversy, Swift's shows in Singapore have drawn massive crowds and are expected to generate significant tourism revenue for the city-state. Other countries in the region are now looking to replicate Singapore's success in attracting major international events and artists.

business2 years ago

AT&T's Partnership with Rivian Boosts EV Stocks and Reduces CO2 Emissions

Rivian's stock surged over 10% after announcing a deal with AT&T to supply electric vehicles for its fleet, marking its first major announcement since ending its exclusivity deal with Amazon. AT&T will also provide connectivity to all Rivian vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. The news boosted other EV and automobile stocks, including Tesla and General Motors, while GM announced layoffs at its autonomous-driving unit Cruise. Rivian's stock has gained 20% this year.

business2 years ago

Rivian Terminates Exclusive Partnership with Amazon, Opens Doors to New Buyers

Rivian has announced that it will no longer be exclusive to Amazon, allowing other companies to purchase its commercial electric vans. The decision comes after talks to strip out the exclusivity clause ahead of time. Amazon had invested over a billion dollars in Rivian in 2019, securing the exclusivity deal. Rivian still plans to fulfill its goal of delivering 100,000 electric vans to Amazon. Both Rivian and Amazon's stock prices rose following the announcement.

technology2 years ago

"AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs to Include Free Starfield Game Bundle"

AMD's upcoming Ryzen 7000 Desktop CPUs will be bundled with a free copy of Bethesda's highly anticipated game, Starfield, as part of an exclusivity deal. The game bundle was discovered on Newegg's website, featuring a range of Ryzen 7000 CPUs. This partnership between AMD and Bethesda means that Starfield will have multi-thread optimizations around Ryzen CPUs and support for FSR 2 upscaling technology. The game is set to launch on September 6, 2023, for Xbox Series S/X, PC, and Game Pass.