Posts by Riah Marton
Singapore shares open Tuesday higher as GDP growth holds steady; STI up 0.4%
SINGAPORE equities were pulled into positive territory on Tuesday (Aug 13) morning after news that the city state’s Q2 gross domestic product (GDP) growth came in at 2.9 per cent. The second quarter’s GDP performance matched July’s advance estimate and was comparable to the previous quarter’s 3 per cent growth. As at 9.01 am, the…
Read MoreWhy Post Malone Thinks It Would “Suck” to Be Taylor Swift or Beyoncé – E! Online
Post Malone knows the promise to be dazzling is a lot to bear. The “Sunflower” rapper recently teamed up with Taylor Swift for her single “Fortnight” off The Tortured Poets Department, and with Beyoncé on the Cowboy Carter track “Levii’s Jeans,” which means he had an up close look at what life is like really like for the superstars. “I can’t even imagine being at their level,”…
Read MoreStocks to watch: CICT, ESR-Logos Reit, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, PropNex, Food Empire
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Aug 13): Capitaland Integrated Commerical Trust (CICT): The trust’s H1 distribution per unit was 2.5 per cent to S$0.0543, from S$0.0530 in the corresponding period a year ago. Based on its results filing on Tuesday, half-year revenue was about S$792…
Read MoreNew Zealand to loosen gene editing regulation, make commercialisation easier
THE New Zealand government said on Tuesday (Aug 13) that it would introduce new legislation to make it easier for companies and researchers to develop and commercialise products using gene technologies such as gene editing. Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Judith Collins said that rules and time-consuming processes have made research outside the lab almost…
Read MoreJulianne Hough Reveals Real Reason Ryan Seacrest Romance Didn’t Work – E! Online
Julianne Hough isn’t idolizing her past relationships. The Dancing With the Stars host recently reflected on dating Ryan Seacrest from 2010 to 2013, explaining that part of the reason for their breakup was because Julianne wanted to create a career for herself outside of the relationship. “I remember when I decided to break things off,” she told Dax Shepard on his podcast Armchair Expert Aug. 12, “I…
Read MoreA Full Breakdown of Jordan Chiles and Ana Barbosu’s Olympic Controversy That Caused the World to Flip – E! Online
But then her coaches submitted an inquiry upon her behalf. According to NBC Olympics, “an inquiry is a verbal challenge of a routine’s score. It is followed by a written inquiry that must be submitted before the end of the rotation. The challenge can only be brought forward after the gymnast’s final score is posted and…
Read MoreStud Earrings That We Think Are ‘Very Demure, Very Cutesy’ – E! Online
The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. If you’re going for the demure look (as made viral by TikTok star Jools Lebron), you need to be wearing stud earrings. Sure, hoop earrings are a classic choice, but if you want something small and sparkly, you…
Read MoreMindy Kaling Teams Up With Andie for Cute Summer Camp-Inspired Swimsuits You Can Shop Now – E! Online
The products featured in this article are from brands that are available in the NBCUniversal Checkout Marketplace. If you purchase something through our links, we get a commission. As someone who grew up in Florida, I consider myself somewhat of a swimsuit connoisseur. In my hunt for stylish and supportive swimsuits, I came across the…
Read MoreTrump returns to X, posting a flurry of messages ahead of interview with Elon Musk
Donald Trump returned on Monday to the social media platform X, more than three years after he was banned following his supporters’ Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, posting a rash of campaign videos ahead of a scheduled live X interview with tech billionaire Elon Musk. The former president’s return to his once-favored…
Read MoreIt Ends With Us’ Blake Lively Gives Example of Creative Differences Amid Feud Rumors – E! Online
How does It Ends With Us portray Ryle’s abuse? The film’s handling of domestic violence is a major difference from the books, even having scenes play out differently altogether. In the novel, when Ryle burns his hand, he doesn’t push Lily down until he’s trying to cool it off under the sink—whereas in the movie,…
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