Posts by Liam Redmond
Finding opportunities in disclosures
[SINGAPORE] Sustainability and climate reporting continue to face widespread resistance among businesses – many of which do not view these issues as material or consistent with business objectives. But global markets’ gradual move towards mandatory reporting on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues – especially climate-related disclosures – goes beyond providing insights on the sustainability…
Read MoreAn early look at 2025-26 NBA contenders as offseason madness awaits
After a decade of rebuilding, the Thunder won their first NBA championship Sunday night, and given their youth and roster stability, there isn’t any reason to think they won’t be one of the toughest teams in the years to come. The Thunder were No. 2 in points per game this season (114.7) with the best…
Read MoreSingapore: 27-Year-Old Man Arrested for Alleged Loan Shark Harassment in Yishun
A 27-year-old man was arrested on Monday, June 23, for his suspected involvement in a case of loan shark harassment. The Singapore Police Force issued a statement saying that they were informed about a case of loan shark harassment at a residential unit along Yishun Street 21 on 31 May at about 7.35 pm. The…
Read More46-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Importing, Selling Counterfeit Products in Singapore
A 46-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of importing and selling fake goods at improvised booths throughout Singapore. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) issued a press release on Tuesday, June 24, and stated that based on referral and information received from Singapore Customs, officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) seized a “consignment of purported…
Read MoreElderly Man, 87, Rushed to Hospital Following Accident Involving PMD in Singapore’s Tanjong Pagar
An 87-year-old man was rushed to the hospital after being hit by a personal mobility device (PMD) while crossing the road in the Tanjong Pagar area, according to reports on Monday, June 23. However, Shin Min Daily News reported that the incident took place on Saturday, 21 June night at the junction of Cantonment Road…
Read MoreWhat it could mean for the Rangers to go another year without a first-round draft pick
The NHL draft commences Friday with the first round in which the Rangers will not participate if they decide to send their 12th overall pick to Pittsburgh to complete the J.T. Miller deal instead of deferring the transfer to next year. GM Chris Drury has until late Wednesday to notify Penguins GM Kyle Dubas —…
Read MoreSingapore shares rise on Israel-Iran ceasefire; STI up 0.7%
[SINGAPORE] Local shares ended higher on Tuesday (Jun 24), tracking a rally on Wall Street after the US brokered a ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Iran. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.7 per cent or 25.04 points to 3,904.3. Across the broader market, gainers outnumbered losers 346 to 174, after 1.2 billion…
Read MoreThree Arrows founders fail in appeal for orders to disclose crypto fund dealings to be set aside
[SINGAPORE] The Court of Appeal on Tuesday (Jun 24) dismissed an application by the founders of Three Arrows Capital (3AC) to set aside orders requiring them to disclose their dealings with their now-defunct cryptocurrency fund. Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, however, overturned a lower court decision that allowed liquidators to examine its co-founder Zhu Su following…
Read MoreInfluencer Ana Bárbara Buhr Buldrini dead at 31 after botched surgery hours after partying with doctor
A popular influencer went into cardiac arrest and died after undergoing plastic surgery just hours after partying with the surgeon in Turkey. Ana Bárbara Buhr Buldrini, 31, had traveled to from Mozambique to Istanbul last Friday with her husband, Elgar Miles, to undergo a several cosmetic procedures. Buldrini signed on to undergo a breast augmentation,…
Read MoreRussian attacks on Ukraine kill 14 civilians as Zelensky travels to UK
Russian drones and missiles killed at least 14 civilians and injured several dozen others in Ukraine in overnight attacks, local officials said Monday, with nine deaths reported in the capital, Kyiv, where an apartment building partially collapsed. The attacks came as Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky began a visit to the United Kingdom, where he met…
Read MoreCobra Kai Star Alicia Hannah-Kim Accuses Martin Kove of Biting, Assaulting Her during Fan Convention
Cobra Kai star Alicia Hannah-Kim has accused actor Martin Kove of biting and assaulting her during Washington State Summer Con in Puyallup. The organizers of the fan convention reportedly kicked out the actor, 78, after his co-star accused him of assaulting her on Sunday (June 22). According to the media reports, Hannah-Kim informed a law…
Read MoreGlobal Markets Jump, Oil Drops 3.4% as Trump Claims Israel-Iran Ceasefire
US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel through a social media post, though Iran and Israel continued their strikes on each other’s capitals. But the news of a truce prompted U.S. crude to drop 3.4% on Tuesday, closing at $66.15 per barrel, the lowest price since June 11. Brent futures also…
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