Posts by Riah Marton
Asia: Markets edge back but Trump tariff fears dampen mood
[HONG KONG] Asian markets mostly rose on Tuesday, clawing back some of the hefty losses suffered in recent weeks, though sentiment remains sluggish and gold hit another record high as Donald Trump prepares to unveil sweeping tariffs. Investors have been rushing to position themselves for the US president’s “Liberation Day” on Wednesday, when he warned…
Read MoreSeveral key executives exit SingPost amid restructuring retrenchment
[SINGAPORE] Several executives of Singapore Post (SingPost) appear to have abruptly exited the company, with four of them in key roles, in the latest leadership changes at the national postal service provider. Lee Eng Keat, Sehr Ahmed, Noel Singgih and Michelle Lee were no longer listed on SingPost’s website as key executives as at Tuesday…
Read MoreInsurers brush off impact of higher MediShield Life premiums
[SINGAPORE] Changes to MediShield Life, which kick in on Tuesday (Apr 1), may place some strain on insurance players who offer the associated Integrated Shield Plan (IP), but some industry players said they do not expect a significant impact on insurance businesses. But at least one insurer has implemented moves to mitigate the effects of…
Read MoreKeppel divests entire stake in Vietnam’s Palm City for 2.6 trillion dong
[SINGAPORE] Global asset manager Keppel, through its real estate division, has divested its entire 42 per cent stake in South Rach Chiec City – the developer of the Palm City development in Ho Chi Minh City – to Vietnamese real estate company Gateway Thu Thiem Joint Stock Company. The move has unlocked total cash proceeds…
Read MoreGold steady near all-time high as Trump’s tariff plans stir inflation woes
GOLD prices on Tuesday hovered near a record high scaled in the previous session, as investors remained anxious that US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on all nations might fuel inflationary pressures and impede economic growth. Spot gold held steady at US$3,125.34 an ounce, as of 0023 GMT, after hitting an all-time high of US$3,128.06…
Read MoreOpenAI finalizes a record $40-billion funding round
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company behind ChatGPT, said it has finalized a funding round that will bring in $40 billion from SoftBank Group Corp. and other investors at a $300-billion valuation, including money raised. The AI developer’s financing round is the largest of all time, according to data compiled by research firm PitchBook. The deal…
Read MoreMusk’s XAI deal offers unexpected win for X investors
Elon Musk just acquired the social network formerly known as Twitter for the second time in three years. Musk, the world’s richest person, on March 28 used his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, to purchase his social media platform in an all-stock deal that values X at $33 billion, not including debt. The new joint entity,…
Read MoreEU Invests €1.3 Billion to Boost AI Adoption & Improve ‘Digital Competencies’
Image: seventyfourimages/Envato Elements The EU is pouring €1.3 billion ($1.4 billion) over the next two years to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies. The funding will support the development and testing of “immersive environments” to apply in healthcare for purposes like training and virtual patient assessments. The investment will also support the implementation of…
Read MoreLeong: Danielle Smith’s U.S. tariffs diplomacy needs a reset
Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Columnists It’s Danielle Smith’s job to advocate for Alberta in the face of Donald Trump’s unjustified tariffs. She just might want to rethink how she goes about doing it Published Mar 31, 2025 • Last updated 2 hours ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free…
Read MoreI worked out with an AI trainer at L.A.’s ‘first full-scale AI-powered gym.’ Here’s how it went
The genius knows all. It knows my height, my weight, my hydration, my cardio stamina — even, regrettably, my body’s visceral fat percentage. I’m standing on a bioelectrical impedance device — which looks a lot like a scale but with metal handles and metal foot pads — and it’s sending low-grade, painless electrical signals through…
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