Posts by Riah Marton
Hong Leong Finance posts 10% rise in H2 profit to S$51.5 million, as net interest margin expands
HONG Leong Finance posted a 10 per cent rise in net profit to S$51.5 million for the six months ended December 2024. This was driven by an expanded net interest margin, at 1.6 per cent, on the growth of asset yields and a “moderated” funding cost, the company said in its earnings statement on Friday…
Read MoreLily Phillips’ ‘Fake Baby Bump’ Drama Shakes Social Media – Is This Her Most Shocking Stunt Yet?
Lily Phillips, a well-known OnlyFans model, is at the center of yet another controversy. This time, the 24-year-old from Derbyshire is being accused of faking a pregnancy announcement. Her latest social media post, which was meant to reveal exciting news, has instead sparked outrage and skepticism among her followers. X Fans Doubt Phillips’ Pregnancy Claim…
Read MoreRiverstone posts 3.7% Q4 profit rise, proposes special dividend amid semicon recovery
GLOVEMAKER Riverstone posted a 3.7 per cent rise in net profit to RM70 million (S$21.2 million) for the three months ended December 2024, as it rode optimism in the semiconductor industry. Its revenue for the quarter rose 21 per cent to RM278 million, bringing its FY2024 revenue to RM1.1 billion. The company’s full-year profit likewise rose,…
Read MoreAustralian Man Jailed for Verbally Abusing ICA Officers, Using Another Person’s Passport in Singapore
A 28-year-old Australian national who entered a guilty plea to verbally insulting immigration officials and using someone else’s passport was given an eight-month and two-week jail sentence on Friday. In a joint news statement, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and the police reported that El Sayed Aladdin was also fined S$6,500 (US$4,860) in addition…
Read MoreGrammy-Winning Singer Chantal Kreviazuk Alters ‘O Canada’ Lyrics to Protest Trump’s 51st State Remarks at 4 Nations Face-Off
Canadian singer Chantal Kreviazuk sparked controversy by changing the lyrics of O Canada during the 4 Nations Face-Off final against the U.S. on Thursday. The Grammy-winning artist altered the anthem to protest rhetoric about Canada becoming America’s “51st state.” Kreviazuk, 50, sang “that only us command” instead of the official “in all of us command”…
Read More13 Genius Travel Gadgets That Will Make Your Next Trip So Much Better – E! Online
Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Packing can be stressful. Believe me, I’ve traveled to 5 continents, driven cross country multiple times, and have had to pack for two small children daily; I know that any kind of trip…
Read MoreHaw Par posts 5.5% drop in H2 profit; proposes special dividend of S$1 per share
TIGER Balm maker Haw Par Corp’s profit fell 5.5 per cent to S$106.3 million for the six months ended Dec 31, 2024, on the back of higher costs. Nevertheless, it has proposed a special dividend of S$1 per share, along with a final dividend of 20 cents per share, set to be paid on May…
Read MoreSingapore Preschool Molestation Case: Four Women Accused of Covering up for Man who Allegedly Assaulted Toddler
Four women were accused in court of covering up for a man, who reportedly assaulted a toddler at a preschool on Friday. In addition, three other women were charged with reformatting a closed-circuit television (CCTV) system that recorded the incident. The women’s names and ages, among other details, were removed from court records. To protect…
Read MoreChina’s SAIC, Huawei to partner in developing new smart EVs
CHINESE automaker SAIC Motor said on Friday (Feb 21) it would partner with tech company Huawei to develop new “globally competitive” smart electric vehicles. The tie-up sees yet another state-owned automaker betting on partnerships with Huawei, which has risen to prominence as a supplier of smart driving technologies, to boost EV sales. “The strategic cooperation…
Read MoreIsrael Vows Revenge Against Hamas after Terrorist Group Paraded Bodies of Hostages Amid Claims that Handed Over Body Is Not of Shiri Siberman-Bibas
Israel has vowed to “settle the score” with Hamas after the terrorist group staged a highly publicized parade during Thursday’s hostage exchange, using the event to spread propaganda and place blame on Israel and the United States for the deaths of four captives. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the nation’s is grieving sorrow the…
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