Posts by Liam Redmond
‘Cannot afford six more months of silence’: Singapore could gain edge with broader asset management push as Hong Kong tax gap narrows
Analysts say MAS’ announcement is timely and sends a ‘strong signal’ of Singapore’s drive to grow the sector [SINGAPORE] Singapore could gain an edge over Hong Kong in the race to become the region’s leading asset management hub, in the wake of the Republic’s unveiling of a broader set of measures that complement efforts to…
Read MoreFashion icon Brittany Hugoboom: Women should embrace femininity
Brittany Hugoboom is the founder of Evie magazine, a lifestyle outlet that showcases women being the best versions of themselves without layering on a political agenda. She speaks with New York Post columnist Lydia Moynihan about what it means to be feminine, and how body positivity doesn’t mean what the mainstream media would like us…
Read MoreSats Q1 net profit up 6% at S$75.1 million on cargo growth
[SINGAPORE] Sats on Wednesday (Aug 19) posted a S$75.1 million net profit for the first quarter, up 6 per cent from S$70.9 million in the year-ago period. The increase in net profit is partially supported by lower interest expense, said the provider of gateway services and food solutions. Earnings per share rose to S$0.051, from…
Read MoreBaker Mayfield reunites with family after ugly fight over $12 million
For all the success Baker Mayfield has enjoyed on the gridiron in recent years, there have also been victories away from the field that have helped him find peace. The Buccaneers’ quarterback revealed that he has reconnected with his family after a nasty $12 million lawsuit spilled out into the public eye. “In the past…
Read MoreUS dollar softens as bond market steadies ahead of Fed minutes
Published Wed, Aug 19, 2026 · 08:04 PM [NEW YORK] The US dollar slipped against major peers on Wednesday (Aug 19) as a selloff in Treasuries eased, with investors counting on minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting to offer fresh guidance later in the day. A light data calendar this week has left…
Read MoreBest of the Babylon Bee: AOC struggling to meet single men under 90 at work
Every week, The Post will bring you our picks of the best one-liners and stories from satirical site the Babylon Bee to take the edge off Hump Day. Want more of a chuckle? Be sure to click the links. Babylon Bee selections are shown on August 18, 2026. Babylon Bee “I’m working to be a…
Read MoreAmazon to expand drone deliveries to suburban Chicago, Atlanta
Published Wed, Aug 19, 2026 · 07:00 PM [NEW YORK] Amazon.com plans to expand its drone delivery operation to cities in at least five more US states in the coming months, the latest step toward turning the decade-old research-and-development project into a commercial service. Prime Air drones will start delivering packages by the end of the…
Read MoreSingapore stocks decline on Wednesday; STI down 0.1%
Published Wed, Aug 19, 2026 · 06:29 PM [SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks ended lower on Wednesday (Aug 19). The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) lost 0.1 per cent or 7.16 points to finish at 5,694.24. UOL Group led the gainers on Singapore’s blue-chip index, rising 2.7 per cent or S$0.25 to S$9.44. The worst performer among…
Read MoreUkrainian man arrested over Nord Stream gas pipeline blasts
A Ukrainian man was arrested Wednesday in Croatia in relation to undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany in 2022, Germany’s federal prosecutor said. Ukrainian national Vladimir Z., whose last name was not given in line with German privacy rules, was arrested in Pula, in Croatia, by local police carrying out…
Read MoreChina robot makers flock to Beijing show, seek path to mass adoption
Published Wed, Aug 19, 2026 · 06:07 PM [BEIJING] China’s robot makers showcased their latest machines at a Beijing conference on Wednesday (Aug 19), seeking to convince investors and customers that the technology is moving forward for broader commercial adoption. More than 300 companies are attending the World Robot Conference which runs through Sunday, displaying…
Read MoreWho Is Mary Peltola? Democrat Set to Face Dan Sullivan in Key Alaska Senate Race
Democrat Mary Peltola and Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan both advanced out of Alaska’s Aug. 18 primary and will face each other again in the Nov. 3 general election, setting up one of the most closely watched Senate races in the country. Broadcast projections showed both candidates advancing, though the final two spots in the top-four…
Read More69 live animals found stuffed in pillowcases in hidden car compartment after border arrest: Feds
A woman identified by federal prosecutors as a Tijuana resident was arrested at the US-Mexico border before US Customs and Border Protection officers discovered 69 live animals — including venomous vipers, caimans and a baby crocodile — allegedly stuffed inside taped-shut pillowcases in a hidden compartment of her Volkswagen the following day, according to the US…
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