Author: Charlotte

By Hai Yen Sun, May 31, 2026 | 7:54 am GMT+7 Embattled Vietnamese property developer Novaland (HoSE: NVL) is seeking a waiver on upcoming payment obligations for its $300 million international bond package, as the company pushes to restructure its offshore debts. The developer needs the approval of bondholders representing at least 66% of the total outstanding principal to pass the waiver resolution. The voting deadline for international creditors is set for June 4, 2026, London time. The Sun Avenue project developed by Novaland in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo courtesy of the company. Novaland noted that if…

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This paper studies donor and nonprofit responses to the star rating system designed by Charity Navigator. I find that charities respond to the rating system by changing their behavior to move above the star thresholds, leading to “bunching.” This response is equivalent to charities reducing spending on administration by half, partially driven by charity misreporting. Moreover, donors reward charities based on these ratings, such that crossing the threshold from 3- to the highest 4-star rating raises contributions by 6%. These results highlight the importance of optimal rating design, including charity incentives, cognitive shortcuts, and the need for monitoring. Source link

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Harmonic Inc. stocks have been trading down by -9.59 percent amid investor concerns over weakening demand for its video infrastructure solutions. Weekly Update May 25 – May 29, 2026: On Saturday, May 30, 2026 Harmonic Inc. stock [NASDAQ: HLIT] is trending down by -9.59%! Discover the key drivers behind this movement as well as our expert analysis in the detailed breakdown below. Technology industry expert: Analyst sentiment – negative Harmonic (HLIT) occupies a niche leadership position in virtualized cable access and video delivery but is operating through a choppy transition. Revenue of ~$361M with a three‑year CAGR of -18% reflects…

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The National Film and Television School is one of the most sought-after filmmaking institutions in the industry. Here, making a film feels like ‘building a house on a moving train’, with chaos, teamwork, and creative pressure coming at you from all sides. The NFTS opens its doors to the BBC to share what it takes to train the next generation of award‑winning filmmakers. Source link

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Residents have complained about incomplete civic infrastructure projects in various zones of the city. As the next three-month period is crucial for expediting infrastructure projects ahead of the onset of the northeast monsoon in the city, residents have pointed to a delay in resuming work after the Assembly election. Many of the delayed projects have not yet gained momentum even after the Model Code of Conduct was lifted on May 6.  Madipakkam resident G. Swaminathan said the road relaying work in southern parts of the city has not started after the election. “Important roads such as Madipakkam Kuberan Nagar Extension 12th Street…

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What began as a promising find for two hobbyists in Norway has become one of the year’s most remarkable archaeological discoveries.After spotting 19 silver coins in a field, Rune Sætre and Vegard Sørlie helped uncover what researchers now say is the largest Viking Age coin hoard ever discovered in Norway, Fox News reported.The University of Oslo’s Museum of Cultural History said Sætre and Sørlie were searching a field near Rena, about 18 miles north of Elverum in southeastern Norway, when they made the initial discovery on April 10. After finding the first 19 silver coins, they contacted local officials, prompting…

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