Posts by Liam Redmond
Singapore: 47 Nabbed in Islandwide Raids on Entertainment Venues, Massage Parlours and Coffee Shop
A four-day multi-agency enforcement operation has led to the arrest of 47 individuals for a range of offences, the police said following coordinated actions conducted between December 3 and 6. The operation, which involved multiple public entertainment venues, massage establishments, and residential and commercial units across several neighbourhoods, forms part of ongoing efforts to clamp…
Read MoreSingapore Airshow to mark 10th edition with first-ever space summit
A key topic to be discussed, the space economy, is projected to hit US$1.8 trillion in value by 2035 [SINGAPORE] The inaugural Space Summit at the 10th edition of the Singapore Airshow next year is set to feature discussions around the rapidly-growing space economy, said organiser Experia Events on Monday (Dec 8). The Space Summit…
Read MoreSingapore Airshow to mark 10th edition with first-ever space summit
A key topic to be discussed, the space economy, is projected to hit US$1.8 trillion in value by 2035 [SINGAPORE] The inaugural Space Summit at the 10th edition of the Singapore Airshow next year is set to feature discussions around the rapidly-growing space economy, said organiser Experia Events on Monday (Dec 8). The Space Summit…
Read MoreSingapore stocks end lower amid mixed regional trading; STI down 0.5%
[SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks ended lower on Monday (Dec 8), amid mixed trading in the region. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) lost 0.5 per cent or 24.28 points to finish at 4,507.08. Meanwhile, the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index gained 0.3 per cent or 3.91 points to 1,444.66. Across the broader market, gainers trailed losers…
Read More57-Year-Old Man to Face Charges for Theft in Dwelling in Singapore
A 57-year-old man was arrested for his suspected involvement in a series of theft in dwelling cases. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said that they were informed about a case of theft in dwelling on December 3 at a hawker centre along Old Airport Road, where $20 in cash was stolen from a food and…
Read MoreVietnam’s Export Revenue Surpasses US$280 Billion as High-Value Goods Drive Growth
Vietnam recorded strong trade performance over the recent period, with export earnings exceeding US$280 billion, driven largely by high-value industrial products. According to official data, 36 export items each generated more than US$1 billion, collectively accounting for 94.1% of the country’s total export turnover. Among them, eight product categories achieved export values of over US$10…
Read MoreMarjorie Taylor Greene spars with ‘60 Minutes’ host Lesley Stahl over ‘accusatory’ questions
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., briefly sparred with “60 Minutes” host Lesley Stahl over what she claimed was “accusatory” behavior from the journalist. Greene gave her first sit-down interview with Stahl since announcing her resignation from Congress last month. During the segment, Stahl and Greene spoke about the Georgia lawmaker’s apology for taking part in “toxic politics.” “I…
Read MoreDear Abby: My daughter is controlling my relationship with her son
DEAR ABBY: My daughter won’t allow me to have a relationship with my toddler grandson without constantly interfering. Everything is “no.” She says things like: “Don’t bring him a toy every time you come over — no more toys. No TV. Don’t play the (kids) music too loud. No, he cannot go outside; there are…
Read MoreAustralian mom on life support after she ‘started to deteriorate’ following cosmetic procedure in Vietnam
An Australian woman is fighting for her life in Vietnam after a cosmetic procedure went horribly wrong. Chloe Mowday, 31, had traveled to the hotspot with her husband Josh and youngest son Elijah, with the trio also planning to visit Disneyland in Hong Kong and Universal Studios in Singapore. During their time in Da Nang,…
Read MoreSingapore Man, 21, Arrested for Series of Theft Cases at Changi Airport
A 21-year-old Singaporean man was arrested for his suspected involvement in multiple cases of theft in dwelling across Changi Airport’s terminals and Jewel Changi Airport. The case first came to light on November 25, when officers were alerted at around 7.40 pm to the theft of a tip box from a food and beverage outlet…
Read MoreUtah Man Accused of Stabbing Sex Offender 17 Times After He ‘Made Comments’ About His Daughter
A man has been arrested and is facing an attempted murder charge after he allegedly stabbed another man 17 times for making certain comments about his daughter. Thad James Gurule, 32, was arrested after a man covered in blood was located on a front porch in Wellington on Monday, according to arrest documents. Police said…
Read MoreKansas State, Iowa State fined $500K by Big 12 despite ‘difficult timing’ for opting out of bowl games
Kansas State and Iowa State decided bowling is best left to Pete Weber, kids birthday parties and recreational beer leagues. OK, that’s not the same sport. But the Kansas State and Iowa State college football programs opted not to accept invitations to bowl games and thus were fined $500,000 apiece by the Big 12. Defensive…
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