Posts by Riah Marton
OCBC Centre is ‘anchor’ for the bank; no plans to sell heritage site: board chairman
[SINGAPORE] OCBC has no plans to sell its properties in Singapore’s central business district – and this includes the OCBC Centre, which has heritage value for the lender, said board chairman Andrew Lee. Speaking at the lender’s annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday (Apr 17), Lee noted that the lender had enough space for its…
Read MoreBlackstone’s Q1 profit beats on robust private equity, credit performance
[WASHINGTON] Blackstone reported a higher-than-expected profit for the first quarter on Thursday (Apr 17), driven by proceeds from asset sales across its private equity and credit businesses. Policy uncertainty under President Donald Trump, especially regarding tariffs, has led to choppy markets and dampened the appetite for deals – a sharp reversal from earlier this year…
Read MoreNew Surveillance Footage Shows Gene Hackman’s Wife Betsy Arakawa Buying Groceries a Day Before She Died
New surveillance video footage was released by New Mexico authorities on Tuesday, which authorities believe was the last public appearance made by Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Hackman before her sudden death. Betsy, also known as Betsy Arakawa, is believed to have died on February 12 at the Santa Fe home she shared with her husband.…
Read MoreTwo Taken to Hospital after Taxi Lands on Car in Singapore’s TPE Chain Collision Involving Seven Vehicles
Two people, including a 31-year-old woman and a 59-year-old cab driver, were taken to the hospital after a chain collision on the TPE on Wednesday, April 16. The collision happened in the direction of the SLE, following the Punggol Road exit. The police said that they were alerted about the accident, involving four trucks, one…
Read MoreSingapore: 22 People Rushed to Hospital After Multi-Vehicle Collision on Ayer Rajah Expressway
At least 22 people were rushed to the hospital after a multi-vehicle collision on the AYE on Thursday morning, April 17. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that the accident took place on the AYE, heading towards the CTE prior to the PIE exit at around 7:55 am. A video clip of the accident…
Read MoreThe Best Earplugs for Concerts, Sleeping, and Travel — According to Thousands of Reviewers
Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Whether you’re heading to a loud concert, trying to sleep through snoring, or looking for some peace and quiet while traveling, earplugs are an essential item for many situations. With festivals like…
Read MoreWoman Kills Husband with Lover’s Help, Leaves Snake on Bed to Stage Crime Scene to Make it Look Like He Died from Snakebite
An Indian woman and her lover killed her husband in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and then left a snake near his body to cover-up their crime. The incident, which took place in the city of Meerut, led authorities to believe the victim, Amit, had died as a result of several snake bites he…
Read MoreMizuki Itagaki: 24-Year-Old Japanese Star Found Dead After Going Missing Since January 2025
Prominent Japanese actor-model-singer Mizuki Itagaki has been found dead at the age of 24. The former member of the dance and vocal group M!LK had gone missing since January as he was struggling with mental health issues for almost a year. On Thursday, April 17, Mizuki’s family announced the tragic demise of the Ao Haru…
Read MoreTariff-fuelled volatility killing private equity optimism as deal flows squeezed
[SINGAPORE] In just three months, private equity markets’ initial optimism for a busier year has largely dissipated. Instead, the turmoil unleashed on global financial markets by US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs is quashing activity in private equity (PE), particularly as billions of dollars worth in mergers and plans for initial public offerings (IPOs)…
Read MoreChinese Tourist Charged with Bribing NEA Officer After Smoking on Singapore’s Orchard Road
A 41-year-old visitor was accused of bribing a National Environment Agency (NEA) officer on Thursday, April 17, to get out of paying a fine for smoking in an undesignated place on Orchard Road. Huang Qiulin, a Chinese national, faces a charge of corruptly giving gratification under the Prevention of Corruption Act. On March 26, he…
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