Posts by Riah Marton
I Used to Travel for a Living, Here Are 16 Travel Essentials That Are Always On My Packing List – 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. I’m the first to admit that I haven’t always been a great packer. Not only did I live in constant fear of having to pay extra for an overweight bag, but I…
Read MoreTesla Cybertruck Explosion Outside Trump Hotel in Vegas Sparks Terrorism Fears, Elon Musk Hints at ‘Possible Link’ to Deadly New Orleans Attack
Las Vegas authorities are investigating a shocking explosion involving a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump Hotel. The incident occurred Wednesday morning, leaving one dead and seven others with minor injuries. The vehicle, rented from Colorado, was packed with fuel canisters and fireworks, leading to a devastating blast near the hotel’s glass entrance. X Surveillance footage…
Read MoreWho is Brad Sappford? FBI Uncovers Explosive Arsenal at Virginia Home, Man Used Biden Photos for Target Practice
The FBI has made a historic seizure of more than 150 finished explosive devices at a Virginia man’s home. The arrest and search were carried out after months of investigation, revealing the largest collection of such devices in the agency’s history. The FBI uncovered over 150 homemade explosive devices, the largest cache in its history,…
Read MoreRetail traders seek nearly US$60 billion for toymaker’s Hong Kong IPO
RETAIL investors have applied to borrow nearly US$60 billion to participate in Chinese toymaker Bloks Group’s Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO), continuing to show demand for new listings. Individual investors have sought to borrow money to bid for more than 3,000 times the number of shares reserved for them at the upper end of…
Read MorePBOC seen delaying RRR cut after adding liquidity via new tools
CHINA’S central bank injected massive liquidity into the market at the end of 2024 without using high-profile stimulus, as officials preserve policy space before US president-elect Donald Trump returns to office. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) previously flagged it could free more cash for banks by cutting the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) again one…
Read MoreMalaysia grants WeChat, TikTok licences to operate under new law
MALAYSIA’S communications regulator said it granted Tencent’s WeChat and ByteDance’s TikTok licences to operate in the country under a new social media law, but that some other platforms had not applied. The law, aimed at tackling rising cybercrime, requires social media platforms and messaging services with more than eight million users in Malaysia to obtain…
Read MoreBank of Korea governor says monetary easing this year will be flexible
SOUTH Korea’s central bank governor said on Thursday (Jan 2) the pace of monetary policy easing would need to be flexible this year due to heightened political and economic uncertainty. “This year, conditions surrounding our economy will be more difficult than ever before,” Bank of Korea (BOK) governor Rhee Chang-yong said in a New Year’s…
Read MoreSingapore stocks start the year higher; STI up 0.2% on Thursday
SINGAPORE equities ushered in the New Year on a high note, rising at the opening bell on Thursday (Jan 2). As at 9.01 am, the Straits Times Index (STI) climbed 0.2 per cent or 5.73 points to 3,793.33. Across the broader market, gainers outnumbered losers 63 to 40 after 56.6 million securities worth S$32.8 million…
Read MoreLeBron James’ Son Bryce James, 17, Makes Major Basketball Career Move – E! Online
Balling runs in the James family blood. Bryce James, the 17-year-old son of NBA legend LeBron James, rang in the new year with a major update on the future of his basketball career. In a Jan. 1 post to Instagram, Bryce shared a picture of himself donning an Arizona basketball jersey with a caption confirming…
Read MoreTrendlines launches investigations into potential misappropriation of funds
AN EMPLOYEE of Trendlines Group was found to be potentially involved in a suspected misappropriation of funds from the accounts of the company’s Singapore subsidiary, Trendlines Agrifood Innovation Centre. This arose from preliminary investigations launched into the potential misappropriations, after the Israel and Singapore-based startup incubator was alerted to the issue on Dec 30, 2024.…
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