Posts by Riah Marton
Manulife appoints new Singapore CEO amid leadership shake-up in Asia
INSURER Manulife has appointed Benoit Meslet, the current chief executive officer of its Japan office, to head its Singapore division. Meslet will replace Khoo Kah Siang on Jun 1 – pending regulatory approval – as Khoo moves to the helm of Manulife’s emerging markets business unit, which oversees Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and the Philippines. Since joining the…
Read MoreAurora Teen Accidentally Shoots Himself, Makes Up Story About Attempted Robbery
On Saturday, a 15-year-old was shot in the hand at an Aurora Park late night after he allegedly fought off two people trying to rob him, the police department said. The Aurora Police Department said a 15-year-old boy told authorities that two people he did not know — only described as males of unknown age…
Read MoreTrump Orders Treasury to Immediately Stop ‘Producing New Pennies’ in His Latest Effort to Reduce Federal Expenditures
Donald Trump has directed the Treasury to stop the production of new pennies as part of his latest effort to reduce government spending. Shortly after attending the first half of the Super Bowl, the president took to Truth Social to share the announcement. “For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally…
Read MoreFlorida Cop Arrested, Fired for Using Police Database, Cameras to Stalk Ex
A Florida police officer has been arrested for using password-protected police databases and cameras to stalk his former girlfriend. Jamarus Brown, 29, was charged with stalking and unauthorized access of a computer system/network and jailed on a $15,000 bail. The Orange City officer was put on paid administrative leave in November when allegations surfaced, the…
Read MoreSuper Bowl 2025: Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show Slammed as ‘Worst Show Ever’ Before Swipe at Longtime Rival Drake
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans on Sunday drew criticism from viewers, with some even calling it the “worst halftime show ever.” Despite his recent Grammy wins, the 37-year-old rapper appeared unable to carry that energy into his performance at the Caesars Superdome, before the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs.…
Read More‘I’ll give it my best shot’: incoming DBS CEO Tan Su Shan eyes growth in high ROE businesses
INCOMING DBS chief executive Tan Su Shan said she will focus on growing businesses that provide a high return on equity (ROE), when she takes over the helm at the lender from Mar 28, 2025. Speaking at DBS’ fourth-quarter results briefing on Monday (Feb 10), Tan noted that she will stay focused on being humble,…
Read MoreSuper Bowl 2025: Travis Kelce Reacts to Kansas City Chiefs’ Loss Against Philadelphia Eagles – E! Online
An upset Travis promptly cut the interview short before he could answer any questions about girlfriend Taylor Swift‘s support from the stands. Nevertheless, the 35-year-old gave some credit to his girlfriend Taylor for having a little something to do with successfully getting the NFL team to the Super Bowl in the first place ahead of…
Read MoreSuper Bowl 2025: Eagles Coach Nick Sirianni Adorably Celebrates Eagles Win With Kids on Field – E! Online
Super Bowl 2025: Eagles Coach Nick Sirianni Adorably Celebrates Eagles Win With Kids on Field Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has a lot to celebrate. After the Philly team handily defeated the Kansas City Chiefs at the Super Bowl 40-22, Nick celebrated with his family, including wife Brett Ashley Cantwell, and his sons Jacob,…
Read MoreNippon Steel slumps after Trump suggests US Steel investment
NIPPON Steel slumped the most in four months after a closely watched summit between US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minster Shigeru Ishiba heightened uncertainty over the company’s plan to acquire United States Steel. The leaders said Nippon Steel may make a significant investment in the US steelmaker instead, surprising investors. Shares in the…
Read MoreSuper Bowl 2025: Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show Jewelry Was a Subtle Dig at Drake – E! Online
In “Not Like Us,” Kendrick raps lyrics like “Say, Drake, I hear you like ‘em young” and “Tryna strike a chord and it’s probably A minor.” Drake has denied the allegation of being with underage women. On his own track “The Heart Part 6,” the “God’s Plan” rapper says, “I never been with no one…
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