Posts by Riah Marton
PICTURED: British Law Student Emma Ramsay Dies After Falling from Sixth Floor of Hotel Balcony While Vacationing with Friends in Ibiza
A Scottish teenager who tragically fell from a sixth-floor balcony and died in Ibiza has been pictured for the first time. Emma Ramsay from Hamilton, fell off the balcony of the Hotel Vibra District while on vacation with friends in the San Antonio area of the party island. The tragedy occurred around three in the…
Read MoreMarco Polo Marine Q3 gross profit up 2.6% on favourable supply-demand environment
INTEGRATED marine logistics company Marco Polo Marine posted a 2.6 per cent rise in gross profit to S$14.6 million for the third quarter ended Jun 30, 2024, from S$14.2 million over the same period a year ago. This was despite a 4.6 per cent decline in revenue to S$34.9 million, from S$36.8 million a year…
Read MoreLady Gaga Welcomes First New Puppy Since 2021 Dog Kidnapping Incident – E! Online
If the world was ending, Lady Gaga would want to be next to her adorable new puppy. The 38-year-old debuted the precious French bulldog puppy on TikTok Aug. 21, cupping the tiny dog in her hands as she lip synced to her new collaboration with Bruno Mars, “Die With a Smile.” The tri-color Frenchie has…
Read MoreInvestors cautious as regional markets close mixed; STI down 0.01%
Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 372 to 190, with 1.1 billion securities worth S$1.2 billion changing hands SINGAPORE stocks ended their winning streak on Thursday (Aug 22) as the market has priced expectations for US Federal Reserve rate cuts. The Straits Times Index (STI) lost 0.01 per cent or 0.18 point to 3,373.58.…
Read MoreJapan’s Nikkei ends at 3-week high; focus on central bankers’ comments
Japan’s Nikkei share average closed at a three-week high on Thursday (Aug 22), recovering from the index’s sharpest drop in 37 years hit earlier this month, but caution ahead of remarks from central bank heads in Japan and the US capped gains. The Nikkei rose 0.68 per cent to 38,211.01, its highest close since Aug…
Read More🧳 More Singaporean jobseekers set their sights abroad
🐸 Frog in a well? According to a recent survey by jobs portal Jobstreet by Seek, almost two in three Singapore workers are willing to relocate for work, of which 72 per cent of them are young professionals below 30 years old. It’s likely that many young adults wish to experience life beyond Singapore, which…
Read MoreShawn Johnson Reveals 4-Year-Old Daughter Drew’s Super Sweet Nickname for Simone Biles – E! Online
As for the other parts of their European trip—which included stops in London and Sorrento, Italy—that stuck the landing for kids Drew, Jett, 3, and Bear, 8 months? “Probably the chocolate croissants,” joked Shawn. Echoed Andrew, “We went to one of the gymnastics competitions, but still the highlight was seeing Mickey.” A jaunt to Disneyland…
Read MoreBill Clinton’s Shaky Voice and Trembling Hands at DNC Raises Concern as Former President Says He May Be Unable to Speak at Future Conventions
Former President Bill Clinton, speaking with a raspy voice, said in a Wednesday night address to delegates that he might not be able to attend future Democratic conventions as stunned viewers noticed his hands shaking during the speech. Throughout his speech, he frequently contemplated his own mortality. Clinton echoed the sense of relief within the…
Read MoreHong Kong crypto exchanges face challenges to get full licenses
HONG Kong’s push for a digital-asset hub faces growing pains amid uncertainty over whether 11 crypto exchanges will all achieve full licenses after earlier receiving initial approvals. The city’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) found unsatisfactory practices at some of the “deemed-to-be-licensed” platforms during on-site inspections carried out since they won the designation in June,…
Read MoreDidi turns profitable as ride-hailing arm grows ahead of IPO
DIDI Global swung to a profit in the June quarter, a welcome boost for the company as it prepares for a potential re-listing in Hong Kong. Its over-the-counter shares rose 2.3 per cent. The results reflect how the company is gradually recovering from a tough few years. Once hailed as a national champion that defeated…
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