Posts by Liam Redmond
Singapore Woman, 41, Charged for Proving False Home Address During her Child’s P1 Registration
A 41-year-old woman was charged on Thursday, June 5, for allegedly lying about her home address to enroll her daughter in a primary school. The woman was handed one charge of giving false information to a public servant and two charges under the National Registration Act. She cannot be named since she is under a…
Read MoreMalaysia’s Petronas to cut more than 5,000 jobs after profits slump
The state-owned oil firm will also freeze promotions and hiring until December 2026 Published Thu, Jun 5, 2025 · 05:46 PM — Updated Thu, Jun 5, 2025 · 06:12 PM The company will reduce headcount by more than 5,000 people, and all those affected will be informed by the end of the year, chief executive…
Read MoreRussian strike kills 5 in Ukraine, including a 1-year-old, hours after Trump-Putin call
At least five people, including a 1-year-old child, his mother and grandmother, were killed Thursday in a nighttime Russian drone strike that hit the northern Ukrainian city of Pryluky, officials said. Six drones hit a residential area in the city shortly before dawn, according to authorities. The child killed was the grandson of an emergency…
Read MoreProcter & Gamble to cut 7,000 jobs over two years in new restructuring plan
[OHIO] Procter & Gamble said on Thursday (Jun 5) it would cut 7,000 jobs, or about 6 per cent, of its total workforce over the next two years, as the Tide detergent maker navigates uneven demand due to tariff uncertainty. P&G also plans to exit some categories, brands and product forms in individual markets, executives…
Read MoreGuardians’ Jose Ramirez puts on defensive clinic in win over Yankees
An All-Star third baseman walked into Yankee Stadium and was a wall on Wednesday night, but he wasn’t dressed in pinstripes. The Guardians’ José Ramírez showed what a top-flight third baseman can do on the diamond. He was a key part of two double plays and additionally hit a double in Cleveland’s big first inning…
Read MoreChina warns BYD, rivals to self-regulate as price war heats up
[BEIJING] Chinese officials summoned the heads of major electric vehicle makers, including BYD, to Beijing earlier this week to address concerns about the long-running price war, according to people familiar with the matter. The meeting was hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the market regulator and the top economic planning agency,…
Read MoreHigh Court partially allows Goh Jin Hian’s appeal, finds he did not breach duty by not probing IPP’s red flags
[SINGAPORE] The High Court has partially allowed an appeal by Goh Jin Hian, a former director of insolvent marine fuel supplier Inter-Pacific Petroleum (IPP). The Appellate Division of the High Court ruled on Thursday (Jun 5) that Goh had breached his duty of care as a result of not being aware of IPP’s cargo trading…
Read MoreCourt partially allows Goh Jin Hian’s appeal, finds he did not breach duty by not probing IPP’s red flags
[SINGAPORE] The Appellate Division of the High Court has partially allowed an appeal by Goh Jin Hian against having to pay damages for breaching his duty of care as a then-director of the insolvent marine fuel supplier, Inter-Pacific Petroleum (IPP). The ruling on Thursday (Jun 5) said that Goh had breached his duty of care…
Read MoreIndia central bank set to deliver third straight rate cut to lift growth
[NEW DELHI] India’s central bank will likely cut interest rates for the third straight meeting to boost growth, with market watchers focused on the extent of easing in this cycle. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will lower the benchmark repurchase rate by 25 basis points to 5.75 per cent, according to all but one…
Read MoreKaren Read defense gets boost as plow driver testifies he saw no body in snow during Boston cop death case
Karen Read’s lucky charm may be a plow driver who saw nothing during multiple passes by the address where she is accused of leaving her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, to die on the ground in a blizzard in January 2022. Brian “Lucky” Loughran testified Wednesday that he didn’t see a body on the…
Read MoreVictoria’s Secret Credit Card Review
If you’re a fan of Victoria’s Secret and often find yourself shopping there, you might want to consider their Mastercard. It’s not just about buying lingerie; this card gives you points for every dollar you spend, both in their stores and elsewhere. Plus, there’s no annual fee, which is a sweet deal if you ask…
Read MorePeter Kwee, son and firm sued for over S$71 million over insolvency of Laguna club operator
[SINGAPORE] Motoring tycoon Peter Kwee has been sued – along with his 55-year-old son Kevin and their firm Laguna Hotel Holdings – for allegedly wrongfully and fraudulently extracting and transferring value out of Laguna National Golf and Country Club to enrich themselves. For their alleged wrongdoing including the Kwees’ breach of fiduciary duties, Laguna National…
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