Posts by Liam Redmond
Carro is said to mull first dual Nasdaq-SGX IPO
Deliberations are ongoing and details of the potential offering could change, add sources Published Wed, Sep 23, 2026 · 06:59 PM [SINGAPORE] Used-car marketplace Carro is considering offering shares on Singapore Exchange’s Global Listing Board, people familiar with the matter said, potentially positioning it to be the first company to use the new dual-listing mechanism…
Read MoreSingapore stocks dip 0.2% as OCBC, Seatrium weigh on STI
City Developments Ltd leads the gainers on the blue-chip index, rising 3.7% to S$8.42 Published Wed, Sep 23, 2026 · 06:21 PM [SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks ended lower on Wednesday (Sep 23), as declines in OCBC and Seatrium outweighed gains elsewhere in the market. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) lost 0.2 per cent or 13.85…
Read MoreGrab executives buy back shares after stock hits 3-year low on Atome deal
‘I have put my money where my mouth is… I believe in our strategy and our direction,’ says CEO Anthony Tan Published Wed, Sep 23, 2026 · 06:20 PM [SINGAPORE] Top executives of Grab bought more than US$30 million worth of company shares after the Singapore-based ride-hailing and financial-service firm’s stock slumped to a more…
Read MoreExclusive | Ex-pardon czar Ed Martin rips claims of clemency corruption, laments admin losing early momentum: ‘Everybody’s tired’
WASHINGTON — Former US pardon attorney Ed Martin likened accusations about cash for clemency plaguing President Trump’s orbit to the “Russia hoax” and lamented that the administration lost momentum from its early days to dramatically transform the government. Martin, 56, who stepped down as pardon attorney last month, blasted a scathing “60 Minutes” report this…
Read MoreSGX enhances disclosure rules to build a ‘value creation culture’ among issuers
SGX RegCo CEO says the rule changes “strengthen disclosure standards while preserving flexibility for issuers” [SINGAPORE] Listed companies will be required to give investors a clearer view of how they pay top executives, manage dividends and engage shareholders under new disclosure rules taking effect from Jan 1, 2027. Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) announced on…
Read MoreLong Island singer, 23, becomes frontman for heavy metal band Quiet Riot after online audition
They asked him to feel the “Noize” — and he went wild. A Long Island rocker, 23, was named the newest frontman for Quiet Riot, beating out more than 700 other applicants after publicly sharing his audition tape for the legendary heavy metal group. John Torra, of Massapequa, secured the “wild” gig when he landed…
Read MoreSingapore to prioritise high-value AI infrastructure as Asean markets play to their strengths: Tan Kiat How
[SINGAPORE] Singapore will focus on maximising the value of its artificial intelligence infrastructure rather than simply maximising computing capacity, as South-east Asian markets play to their respective strengths, said Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How. “Our ambition is not maximum compute; it is maximum value from compute,” he said…
Read More11 killed in mass shooting at house party in South Africa
Three assailants shot at least 11 people to death in a mass shooting at a house party in South Africa, police said Wednesday. One of the victims was a woman who was believed to be pregnant, police said in a statement. Three other people were wounded. The shooting happened Tuesday night in the KwaMakhutha township…
Read MoreMatthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson play caricatures of themselves in Apple’s bizarre ‘Brothers’: review
Oh, brother. Famous pals Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson play exaggerated versions of themselves in their new Apple TV comedy, “Brothers.” It’s a messy stew of ideas that’s occasionally amusing. Mostly, however, the show is self-indulgent and aimless. Premiering Sept. 23 on Apple TV, “Brothers” gets off to an irreverent start, as onscreen text informs…
Read MoreWho Is Dylan Wolf? Bunnie Xo Defends Romance With 24-Year-Old After Jelly Roll Divorce
Bunnie Xo is pushing back against criticism of her relationship with 24-year-old entertainer Dylan Wolf, saying he “gave me my smile back” after social media users questioned their 22-year age difference. The 46-year-old podcast host publicly defended their romance on September 20, just months after her divorce from Jelly Roll. The comments came after Bunnie…
Read MoreHow Did Chris Spatola Die? ESPN Analyst and Son-in-Law of Legendary College Basketball Coach Mike Krzyzewski Dead at 47
Chris Spatola, the son-in-law of legendary college basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, who also worked on his staff from 2007 through 2012, has died unexpectedly at 47. The Krzyzewski family and ESPN, where Spatola served as a basketball analyst, confirmed his death on Tuesday night. Spatola also played college basketball at the United States Military Academy…
Read MoreChinese AI firms fall on report of DeepSeek, moonshot probe
Z.AI and MiniMax Group’s shares decline as much as 7.4% and 6.3% in Hong Kong, respectively Published Wed, Sep 23, 2026 · 02:21 PM SHARES of Chinese artificial intelligence model developers fell after a report that the country’s regulators have opened a probe into startups DeepSeek and Moonshot AI over data security concerns. Z.AI and…
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