Posts by Liam Redmond
Singapore shares rise even as exports in May fall; STI up 0.6%
[SINGAPORE] Shares on the local bourse ended higher on Tuesday (Jun 17), even as Singapore’s key exports declined 3.5 per cent year on year in May, reversing sharply from April’s surge. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.6 per cent or 22.18 points to close at 3,930.64. Across the broader market, advancers edged out…
Read MoreDoctors misdiagnosed my ruptured brain aneurysm at 37 — the key warning sign they overlooked
Living in New York, Julie Brothers is no stranger to a fight — whether it’s for her dream job, a spot on a packed subway or the last slice of pizza after a long day. But last year, she found herself in a fight for her life. At just 37 years old, Brothers suffered a…
Read MoreTrain a virtual dragon? Film studios turn to Roblox and other games to reach young fans
Surrounded by virtual cliffs and a cascading waterfall, dragon riders on Roblox’s massive online gaming platform immerse themselves in a memorable scene from “How to Train Your Dragon.” In the sequence, the young Viking Hiccup reaches out his hand to touch Toothless, the black, green-eyed dragon he once feared. After players feed Toothless enough digital…
Read MoreMalaysia’s BNM pledges to ensure ringgit ‘doesn’t run too far’
Published Tue, Jun 17, 2025 · 05:21 PM [kuala lumpur] Bank Negara Malaysia will be on guard to rein in any volatility in the ringgit even as market uncertainty remains high, according to a central bank official. The central bank will ensure markets are properly functioning and the exchange rate “doesn’t run too far,” Deputy…
Read MoreRecord central banks expect gold reserves to rise amid de-dollarisation: survey
[SINGAPORE] A record high number of central banks are expecting a gold buying spree among the reserve managers in the next 12 months, based on data released by World Gold Council (WGC) on Tuesday (Jun 17). Among the 73 central banks polled, some 95 per cent of them indicated that they expect global central banks…
Read MoreThe sound of silence: Paul Simon soaks in the ‘Quiet’ on comeback tour at sold-out NYC show
Only Paul Simon could command the sound of silence like this. In the opening act of the first of five sold-out shows of his comeback tour at NYC’s Beacon Theatre, the music legend played the entirety of “Seven Psalms,” his 2023 album that was conceived to be listened to in its entirety as a seven-part…
Read MoreFamily offices look to raise allocations to non-US, developed markets equities: BlackRock survey
[SINGAPORE] Family offices are raising their portfolio allocations for non-US developed market equities as tariff tensions and concerns about a US economic slowdown are prompting many to diversify, a BlackRock survey has found. This comes as US shares have had a volatile year marked by the Trump administration’s on-and-off tariff shifts, with the S&P 500 underperforming…
Read MoreTeads returns to Cannes Lions post Outbrain merger
Teads is returning to Cannes Lions post-merger with Outbrain, and its telling clients how the newly-combined company, can help brands make use of artificial intelligence, targeted advertising and data-driven strategies to expand their businesses and reach. Here, Teads CEO David Kostman and Chief Business Officer of the Americas talk to The Post about life post-merger,…
Read MoreGreat Eastern suspends pre-authorisation certificate for admission to Mount Elizabeth hospitals
[SINGAPORE] Insurer Great Eastern (GE) has temporarily suspended pre-authorisation certificates for Mount Elizabeth Hospitals from Tuesday (Jun 17). In a message to its panel doctors, the insurer said that high costs from Mount Elizabeth and Mount Elizabeth Novena hospitals, compared to other private hospitals, have driven this decision. Sustainability of coverage has resulted in GE…
Read More‘Significantly higher costs’: Great Eastern suspends pre-authorisation certificate for admission to Mount Elizabeth hospitals
The insurer says it is prioritising facilities that deliver the same care with higher transparency and cost effectiveness [SINGAPORE] Insurer Great Eastern (GE) has temporarily suspended pre-authorisation certificates for Mount Elizabeth Hospitals from Tuesday (Jun 17). In a message to its panel doctors, the insurer said that high costs from Mount Elizabeth and Mount Elizabeth…
Read MoreTrump administration weighs adding 36 countries to travel ban, memo says
President Donald Trump’s administration is considering significantly expanding its travel restrictions by potentially banning citizens of 36 additional countries from entering the United States, according to an internal State Department cable seen by Reuters. Earlier this month, the Republican president signed a proclamation that banned the entry of citizens from 12 countries, saying the move was needed to protect the…
Read MoreMysterious hooded figure scales 250-foot-high Roosevelt Island Tram tower in nail-biting clip
A hooded, masked daredevil scaled the towering Roosevelt Island Tramway Monday evening and had to be brought down by cops in climbing gear, according to police and shocking footage. The 20-year-old suspect was seen nonchalantly walking back and forth along the gangway of the tramway’s 250-feet-tall support tower on the Manhattan side, wild video obtained…
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