Posts by Liam Redmond
Aaron Judge’s injury a blow to Yankees — but things could be much worse
The brief, late-night message from the Yankees regarding superstar Aaron Judge’s condition wasn’t the worst possible news. But it very close to the worst. After three days of mostly hope, the best the Yankees could muster after finally getting the dreaded diagnosis was this: They do expect Judge back “at some point this season.” As…
Read MoreFrom CTO to CEO: Anext Bank taps financing AI hardware to grow SME lending
The Ant International unit is using AI financing and alternative data to expand credit access for MSMEs [SINGAPORE] It has been about one and a half years since Qiu Kai took over as chief executive of digital wholesale lender Anext Bank, stepping up from his previous role as chief technology officer (CTO). The route from…
Read MoreAdam Silver ‘thrilled’ that Trump will attend Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Game 3
NBA commissioner Adam Silver is happy to see that President Donald Trump will be at Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Trump confirmed with reporters at the White House on Thursday that he would make the trip to New York to see the Knicks play in their first NBA Finals home…
Read MoreChina speeds past Japan in Australian car imports on EV bonanza
Electric vehicles and hybrids account for almost half of the cars sold in Australia in May Published Fri, Jun 5, 2026 · 10:47 AM [SYDNEY] China has surged past Japan to become the biggest car supplier to Australia, with imports from companies such as BYD accelerating to a record high, powered by demand for electric…
Read MoreMS-13 gang members who carved out a man’s heart learn fate for grisly killings
Four members of the violent street gang MS-13 have been convicted in federal court for their roles in the murders of three victims during a 2017 crime spree in Southern California that included one killing so brutal the victim’s heart was carved from his chest, his body dismembered and dumped into a canyon. The verdicts…
Read MoreVingroup’s 1,000% surge tests limits of Vietnam’s market boom
The conglomerate is now worth more than any Indonesian company and even surpasses regional heavyweights Singtel and JD.com Published Fri, Jun 5, 2026 · 10:06 AM [HANOI/MUMBAI] Unexplained gains in Vietnam’s biggest stock have confounded seasoned analysts and set off a frenzy among retail traders, raising doubts about how long the rally can last. Up…
Read MoreSupersonic jet that will fly you from LA to NYC in less than 3 hours tested in California
Cross-country travel could one day look very different if NASA’s newest experimental aircraft lives up to its promise as its prepares to make history in the California desert. The agency’s X-59, a futuristic jet designed to fly faster than the speed of sound while dramatically reducing the noise that has plagued supersonic aircraft for decades,…
Read MoreGold steadies as uncertainty surrounds progress in US-Iran talks
The war’s protracted disruption to energy flows via the Strait of Hormuz has driven oil prices higher Published Fri, Jun 5, 2026 · 08:51 AM [SINGAPORE] Gold was little changed as uncertainty persisted over progress in US-Iran talks to end the war that’s roiled global markets. Bullion traded near US$4,470 an ounce on Friday (Jun…
Read MoreCivmec order book hits record S$1.5 billion on new resources, infrastructure projects
[SINGAPORE] Construction and engineering services provider Civmec announced on Thursday (Jun 4) that its order book reached a new record of S$1.5 billion amid new contracts, panel agreement extensions and orders. The mainboard-listed company said that the new awards span its resources, infrastructure, energy and maintenance activities, and are expected to be delivered across FY2027…
Read MoreStocks to watch: CDL, IReit, Civmec
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Jun 5): City Developments Ltd (CDL) : CDL announced on Friday a 100 per cent take-up rate for its buyback offer for 24,120,733 preference shares. Shares of CDL ended at S$8.39, S$0.01 or 0.1 per cent lower, before the…
Read MoreUSMNT’s New York stars embracing Knicks fever during World Cup build up
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — It was right after the USMNT’s roster reveal event in New York, and Weston McKennie wasn’t having Tyler Adams’ attempt to play to the crowd. “Behind closed doors, he’s not a Knicks fan,” McKennie said, right after the Wappingers Falls native had talked about his excitement over the Knicks clinching a spot…
Read MoreKPMG Australia fallout widens as RBA, pension reassess
The episode is the latest in a series of issues in recent years that has triggered greater scrutiny of consulting firms in the country Published Fri, Jun 5, 2026 · 07:38 AM [SINGAPORE/MELBOURNE] Australia’s central bank and one of the country’s biggest pension funds are scrutinising and distancing themselves from KPMG Australia as whistleblower misconduct…
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