Posts by Riah Marton
Singapore: 26-Year-Old Groom-To-Be Dies in Collision with Lorry in Clementi; Driver Arrested
A 26-year-old motorcyclist has died following an accident involving a lorry in Singapore’s Clementi. The motorcyclist’s family shared a message on social media announcing the death of their son in the accident that took place on June 19 morning at the junction of Commonwealth Avenue West and Clementi Road. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said…
Read MoreBest Early Shoe Deals for Amazon Prime Day 2025: Save Up to 50% on Adidas, Crocs, & More
Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Once upon a time, I squeezed my feet into sky-high heels and trendy-but-torturous shoes—all in the name of looking cute. The result? Limping home, begging my feet for forgiveness. But now that…
Read MoreOCBC says ‘no intention’ to convert Great Eastern Class C non-voting shares to ordinary shares in five years
OCBC exit offer is final; it does not plan to launch another offer in the foreseeable future [SINGAPORE] OCBC said it has “no intention” to convert its Class C non-voting shares in Great Eastern to ordinary shares when they come up for conversion in five years. In a statement on Monday (Jun 23), the lender…
Read MoreIran Threatened Trump that It Will Activate Sleeper-Cell Terrorists in the US Days Before Bunker Buster Bombs Were Dropped on Its Nuclear Sites
Iran warned President Donald Trump that it would activate sleeper cell terrorists to carry out attacks in the United States if he Dared launch a strike on the Islamic Republic, according to reports. Sources told NBC News that the President received the warning from the Iranian regime just days before he ordered U.S. military action…
Read MoreWing Tai Properties sells entire equity interest in Topworth Enterprises for £43 million
The group will record a gain of about HK$31 million (S$5.1 million) from the disposal [SINGAPORE] Wing Tai Properties announced on Monday (Jun 23) that its indirect wholly owned Europe subsidiary had sold British Virgin Islands-incorporated Topworth Enterprises for £43 million (S$74.5 million) last Friday after trading hours. According to a company statement, Topworth Enterprises’…
Read MoreRussia Warns that Other Countries Are Ready to Supply Iran Nuclear Weapons Which Could Escalate Global Tensions
Moscow warned on Sunday that several countries are willing to supply Iran with nuclear weapons, as both Russia and China slammed the recent U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council and close ally of President Vladimir Putin, said that Saturday’s American airstrike — which marked the first-ever use…
Read MoreUBS downgrades Thai stocks to neutral as political woes weigh
Published Mon, Jun 23, 2025 · 12:01 PM [SINGAPORE] UBS Group strategists downgraded Thai stocks to neutral from overweight, citing recent political uncertainty which could impact policy direction and investor sentiment. Inflows into additional schemes for the Thai ESG fund have been underwhelming, showing weak sentiment towards equities, while recovery in tourism from China has…
Read MoreGold rises as investors seek safe havens amid Middle East conflict fears
[BENGALURU] Gold prices inched higher on Monday (Jun 23) as investors turned to safe-haven assets amid growing fears of a broader Middle East conflict, with markets closely watching for Iran’s response to US attacks on its nuclear sites. Spot gold was up 0.1 per cent at US$3,371.30 an ounce, as at 0020 GMT. US gold…
Read MoreUS urges China to dissuade Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz
Published Mon, Jun 23, 2025 · 09:02 AM [WASHINGTON] US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday (Jun 22) called on China to encourage Iran not to shut down the Strait of Hormuz after Washington carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Rubio’s comments on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo show came…
Read MoreSingapore, Asia-Pacific markets pare losses after US strikes on Iran; oil prices give back gains
[SINGAPORE] Asia-Pacific markets recovered some losses while oil prices gave back some gains by Monday (Jun 23) afternoon, following declines in the morning after the US launched strikes against three nuclear facilities in Iran over the weekend. Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.4 per cent. DBS declined 0.3 per cent to S$43.19. OCBC…
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