Posts by Liam Redmond
Knicks’ ability to win close games gives hope for potential playoff matchup vs. Celtics
MIAMI — If the Knicks can keep it close, they hold the advantage because of their point guard. And that’s also true, most significantly, against the Celtics. With Jalen Brunson performing biweekly renditions of Captain Clutch, the Knicks have transformed into the league’s top team in the most pressurized situations. The NBA defines “clutch time”…
Read MoreShipping profit boom evaporates on US tariffs, Red Sea reopening
Global shippers from AP Moller-Maersk to Cosco Shipping Holdings, which logged windfall earnings last year, may see a reversal of fortunes in 2025 as a potential reopening of the Red Sea route and punitive US tariffs loom. Plans by US President Donald Trump to introduce new import levies are damaging trade, while the prospect of…
Read MoreTrump signs executive order making English official language of US
President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an executive order making English the official language of the US. The order revokes an executive order issued by former President Bill Clinton in 2000, “Improving Access Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency,” that required federal agencies and recipients of federal funding to provide language assistance to non-English speakers. However, Trump’s order…
Read MoreOscars 2025 Live Stream Details: When, Where, and How to Watch 97th Academy Awards from Anywhere
Oscars 2025 is all set to air live from the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday (March 2) in more than 200 territories worldwide. ABC-TV will broadcast the show live, which will also be available to watch on the ABC app or abc.com. Hulu will stream the glam event for the first time. The…
Read MoreChina’s central bank, regulators hold symposium on support for private companies
CHINA’S central bank and financial regulators held a symposium with private enterprises and financial institutions, vowing to increase lending to private enterprises and expand their fundraising channels, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) said on Sunday (Mar 3). The meeting was held on Friday to study Chinese President Xi Jinping’s speech at a symposium last…
Read MoreCDL bypass of nominating committee may seem ‘unusual’ but current rules open to interpretation: observers
Court can determine if directors’ appointments are in accordance with company’s constitution THE appointment process for two of City Developments Ltd’s (CDL) directors as well as the dismantling of the company’s nominating committee (NC) are “unusual” and against the spirit of corporate governance rules, said industry observers. They were referring to the board tussle between…
Read MoreIndia vs New Zealand Live Streaming: How to Watch the Ind vs NZ ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Match in the US, UK and India
India, who look invincible after two wins, will aim to amplify their performance against spin bowling and test their backup players before the semifinals as they face New Zealand in their final group-stage match of the Champions Trophy on Sunday. Securing a win in this last league game would allow India to finish at the…
Read MoreBuybacks surge as corporate earnings season nears end
OVER the five trading sessions from Feb 21 to Feb 27, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks, leading to a net institutional outflow of S$265 million, compared to the S$217 million net outflow over the preceding five sessions. This brings the net institutional outflow for the 2025 year to Feb 28 to S$1.1 billion.…
Read MoreHospitality S-Reits focus on active portfolio management to drive growth
THE managers of hospitality real estate investment trusts in Singapore (S-Reits) have been actively managing their portfolios, as they carry out asset acquisitions and enhancements, as well as proactive capital management to create value. The five trusts that focus on hospitality assets delivered mixed results in 2024, with operating performance mostly resilient, even as travel…
Read MoreSadiku Ibine Ayo steps up to play key role in St. John’s Big East clincher
Sadiku Ibine Ayo is more than just one of Rick Pitino’s favorite people these days. He has also become a key part of the bench. The junior wing played a pivotal role in St. John’s Big East regular-season championship-clinching victory over Seton Hall on Saturday, scoring eight points and adding five rebounds in 30 minutes…
Read MoreCanadian WWE fans boo Star Spangled Banner — setting off host Pat McAfee: ‘Terrible country’
A low-blow. Wrestling fans in Canada booed the Star Spangled Banner at a WWE wrestling match on Saturday night — with commentator Pat McAfee calling Canada “terrible,” in a rant after the national diss. American singer Elizabeth Irving performed the anthem ahead of the WWE showcase Saturday night — and was met with a loud…
Read MoreDigital transformation in action: how the developer behind Uzbektelecom’s super app is redefining user experience
Uzbektelecom—the largest telecommunications operator in Uzbekistan—has been actively expanding its digital services and modernizing its infrastructure. In 2023, the company significantly increased its subscriber base, and in 2024, it nearly tripled its net profit.One of the company’s most groundbreaking projects is a million-user super app developed by Jaloliddin Erkiniy. Thanks to its user-friendly interface and…
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