Posts by Liam Redmond
Sumitomo Life CEO targets acquisitions in South-east Asia, US
Published Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 05:54 PM SUMITOMO Life Insurance is considering buying companies in South-east Asia and the US as the Japanese insurer seeks to expand and diversify its income, its top executive said. “In Japan, the population is shrinking and it’s quite difficult to assume we can capture the growth there,” its…
Read MoreSingapore stocks rise 0.2% on Friday as exports surge; palm oil counters slide
Published Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 05:54 PM [SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks ended higher on Friday (Oct 16), as investors digested a stronger-than-expected surge in non-oil domestic exports (NODX), while palm oil counters came under pressure amid scrutiny over haze-causing fires. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.2 per cent or 12.03 points to finish…
Read MoreSumitomo Life targets acquisitions in South-east Asia, US
Published Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 05:54 PM SUMITOMO Life Insurance is considering buying companies in South-east Asia and the US as the Japanese insurer seeks to expand and diversify its income, its top executive said. “In Japan, the population is shrinking and it’s quite difficult to assume we can capture the growth there,” its…
Read MoreFBI returns ‘Most Wanted’ fraudster to US after India arrest in alleged $600K SNAP food stamp scheme
A fugitive accused of stealing more than $600,000 in federal food stamp benefits has been returned to the United States after being arrested in India last month, FBI Director Kash Patel announced. Manjit Singh Bedi, one of the FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters, was wanted on federal charges stemming from an alleged Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fraud…
Read MoreIs BLACKPINK’s Lisa Dating Blue Pongtiwat? Viral VMAs Behind-the-Scenes Video Sparks Fan Reactions [WATCH]
![Is BLACKPINK’s Lisa Dating Blue Pongtiwat? Viral VMAs Behind-the-Scenes Video Sparks Fan Reactions [WATCH]](https://i0.wp.com/data.ibtimes.sg/en/full/98513/blackpink-lisa.jpg?w=1200&h=630?q=60&w=1024&resize=1024,1024&ssl=1 "Is BLACKPINK’s Lisa Dating Blue Pongtiwat? Viral VMAs Behind-the-Scenes Video Sparks Fan Reactions [WATCH]")
BLACKPINK’s Lisa has sparked fresh dating speculation after a viral clip from her behind-the-scenes video about the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) caught fans’ attention. The footage has prompted discussion online, with some viewers believing that Thai actor Blue Pongtiwat Tangwancharoen was present in the singer’s dressing room during the event. Lisa, who has…
Read MoreHilary Duff flaunts figure in yellow swimsuit on girls’ trip as ‘toxic mom group’ drama resurfaces
Hilary Duff’s tropical girls getaway has brought an old Hollywood friendship controversy back into the spotlight. The 39-year-old actress and singer shared photos from a getaway to Mexico with longtime friends, including several shots of her wearing a bright yellow one-piece swimsuit on the beach. In one photo, Duff posed on the sand holding a fresh coconut…
Read MoreToyota to debut its own version of Tesla EV-making tech in China
Published Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 03:58 PM [BRUSSELS] Toyota Motor plans to use its own gigacasting machinery to make electric vehicles at a US$2 billion Lexus factory in China, part of its push to reverse a sales decline in the world’s biggest car market. The Japanese manufacturer is developing the technology for the site…
Read MoreDBS remains analysts’ pick ahead of Q3 earnings after Singapore banks’ share slump
Still, the lending environment remains ‘favourable’; calls on OCBC and UOB are mixed [SINGAPORE] Analysts remain upbeat on DBS , even after a sell-off in the trio of local banks led to more than US$22 billion in market value being shed last week alone. The slump began on Oct 7, after Citi downgraded its call…
Read MoreDear Abby: I loaned a ‘friend’ of mine thousands of dollars — she still hasn’t paid me back
DEAR ABBY: A year ago, a supposed friend of mine asked to borrow some money. Her husband had left the country so he could renew his visa to come back and work. They have kids. The wife’s car was repossessed while he was gone, and she had no way to get to work. She borrowed…
Read MoreKimberly Guilfoyle Shared X-Rated Photos and Bragged About Sex Life with Friends at Fox News, Former Colleague Claims
Ousted ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle used to openly discuss her sex life during her time at Fox News and flaunted a collection of X-rated photos alongside the credit cards of men she had been involved with, a former colleague claims. Lisa “Kennedy” Montgomery initially connected with the embattled former diplomat over their “shared disdain” for California…
Read MoreMaryland man claims he went blind after taking Ozempic, shares warning for other users
A Maryland man claims that a popular weight-loss drug caused his total vision loss, leaving him legally blind. Todd Engel, 63, was first prescribed Ozempic in 2023 to help manage his diabetes. The GLP-1 medication, which is approved to treat type 2 diabetes, is also commonly prescribed off-label for weight loss. Approximately four months after…
Read MoreRangers expect Dylan Garand to bounce back after getting pulled in ugly outing
In the aftermath of the worst start of Dylan Garand’s NHL career, the Rangers didn’t blame the rookie goaltender who’s been thrust into the starting role after injuries to Igor Shesterkin and Joonas Korpisalo. It still added a disappointing twist to what otherwise had been a promising — and historic — start to his NHL…
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