Posts by Liam Redmond
Top Glove quarterly profit surges 138% on cost control measures
The company benefits from a diversified supplier network across multiple countries Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 03:35 PM [KUALA LUMPUR] Top Glove, the world’s largest rubber glove manufacturer, reported a 138 per cent surge in third-quarter profit after tax on Thursday (Jun 18), as the company’s control measures paid off amid rising raw material…
Read MoreJane Seymour says finding love in her 70s with fiance John Zambetti feels like a ‘miracle’
Jane Seymour found a “miracle” in her future husband, John Zambetti. The happy couple, who recently announced their engagement after dating for three years, were all smiles as they walked the red carpet at the 33rd annual Race to Erase MS benefit in Los Angeles, Calif., earlier this month. Seymour, 75, admitted she was the luckiest girl…
Read MoreAsian currencies likely to stay under pressure as new Fed regime keeps rates steady
[SINGAPORE] Asian currencies will likely remain under pressure from an elevated US dollar, as the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady on Wednesday (Jun 17). The Fed kept rates unchanged at 3.5 to 3.75 per cent in the first Federal Open Market Committee meeting led by new Fed chair Kevin Warsh – who was…
Read MorePhilippine central bank raises policy rate by 25 basis points, as expected
Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 02:53 PM — Updated Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 03:33 PM [MANILA] The Philippine central bank raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.75 per cent on Thursday (Jun 18), it said in a statement. Twenty of 25 economists in a Reuters poll expected the Bangko…
Read MoreICE officer makes heroic rescue after 6-year-old girl has pool emergency
An ICE officer made a snap decision to leap into a Florida pool when he spotted a child struggling to stay afloat, an act of heroism that comes as the agency faces intense criticism and protests outside immigration detention facilities. Gregory Simmonds was at a community pool in Pasco County on Florida’s Gulf Coast when he noticed…
Read MoreF1 sponsorship could give BYD lower-risk route to global recognition
The EV giant could potentially sponsor a midfield or back-of-the-pack team at a lower cost than a top-tier team Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 02:15 PM [LONDON] Electric vehicle giant BYD is interested in getting involved with the Formula One motor racing circuit as it aims to boost its brand outside its home market…
Read MoreInflation, energy, markets: What’s next after US-Iran peace deal
Despite the MOU, which includes a US$300 billion fund, uncertainty still lies ahead, say analysts [SINGAPORE] The US and Iran have agreed to an interim peace deal, both countries said on Thursday (Jun 18), after a months-long conflict that started in late February. Both agreed to the “immediate and permanent termination” of military operations on…
Read MoreStarbucks to add up to 100 India stores a year as coffee booms
The chain has doubled down on the country of more than 1.4 billion people as it searches for new avenues of growth Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 01:30 PM [MUMBAI/SINGAPORE] Starbucks’ India unit plans to open dozens of new stores each year as it seeks to fend off rivals and strengthen its position in…
Read MoreControversial billionaire tax proposal declared eligible for the November ballot
A controversial proposal to tax California billionaires to fund healthcare has tenatively qualified for the November ballot, setting the stage for a more intense and expensive battle over whether the state should squeeze the ultra-rich. Supporters say the proposed tax is crucial to compensate for federal healthcare funding cuts, approved by President Trump and the…
Read MoreRory McIlroy, US Open stars keeping tabs on World Cup: ‘A good distraction’
World Cup fever has reached just about every part of the United States, even the east end of Long Island, where the U.S. Open is taking place at Shinnecock Hills. While the world’s top golfers compete to win one of the four majors in the sport, the World Cup has provided a valuable distraction. Rory…
Read MoreExclusive | ‘Fire goddess’ accused of trying to burn her friends alive while they slept as twisted details emerge
A woman is facing murder charges after the self-proclaimed “fire goddess” allegedly set her friend’s Honda Element ablaze following a fight over Xanax as two people slept inside with a propane tank nearby. Nicole Najlis, 30, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and arson after the fire broke out at the Pilot truck stop…
Read MoreIndonesia, Philippines set to hike rates as caution prevails: Bloomberg survey
Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 11:33 AM TWO of the region’s central banks are poised to tighten monetary policy further, staying on guard in case inflation and currency risks persist despite a potential de-escalation of the Middle East conflict. Bank Indonesia and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas are both expected to raise their policy…
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