Posts by Liam Redmond
Trump should stand up for fellow lawfare victim Jimmy Lai
Himself a noted victim of lawfare, President Donald Trump should now push Beijing to order political prisoner Jimmy Lai released — ASAP. On Monday, 54 organizations signed onto The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation’s appeals to Congress and Trump “to take strong, concrete steps” to force Hong Kong and its Chinese Communist Party…
Read MoreHow Miniso taps into the business of joy and emotional connections
The company has its roots in China, but it has now accumulated the most extensive cross-cultural experience in Asia SHOPPING around VivoCity or Changi Airport in Singapore, one cannot help but be drawn to the brightly coloured, neatly arranged displays of Miniso stores. Customers are not just choosing products there, they are somewhat experiencing what…
Read MoreCitigroup to take US$1.1 billion loss on Russian business unit sale
Other lenders have also scaled back, with Goldman Sachs gaining approval earlier this year to sell its business in Russia [NEW YORK] Citigroup said that it expects to post a roughly US$1.1 billion after-tax loss on the sale of its remaining business in Russia to Renaissance Capital. The bank plans to account for the remaining…
Read MoreHyundai not in a position to buy back Russian auto factory: source
The market is now dominated by Chinese firms, which sold nearly one million cars in Russia in 2024 out of total sales of 1.6 million units [SEOUL/MOSCOW] South Korean automaker Hyundai is not in a position to repurchase its former manufacturing plant in Russia due to the continuing war in Ukraine, a source familiar with…
Read MoreRob and Michele Reiner death reports pulled from Los Angeles Medical Examiner site at request of LAPD
Autopsy reports for legendary Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele are now being sealed as the homicide probe continues, the medical examiner said Monday. Nick Reiner is accused of killing his parents in their Los Angeles mansion back on Dec. 14. @michelereiner/Instagram The medical files, which were already made public in the wake of the…
Read MoreCiti’s new Singapore chief Lee Lung-Nien on legacy and leading at home
[SINGAPORE] Markets, anti-money laundering, private banking, corporate sales, operations – there is little that Lee Lung-Nien has not done in his 35-year career at Citi. The 61-year-old has also taken on the role of country chief twice – first in 2015 for Malaysia, and now in 2025, for his home country, Singapore. In fact, he…
Read MoreOil settles up over 2% on dented peace hopes in Ukraine, tensions in Yemen
Strong Chinese waterborne crude imports are also helping tighten oil markets, said UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo [BENGALURU] Oil prices settled more than US$1 a barrel higher on Monday (Dec 29) as Russia accused Ukraine of attacking President Vladimir Putin’s residence, while traders braced for potential supply disruptions in the Middle East due to rising tensions…
Read MoreEuropean stocks hit fresh record close as tech, staples drive post-holiday gains
Investor focus in this holiday-shortened week will be on Tuesday’s release of the minutes of the US Federal Reserve’s last meeting [BENGALURU] European stocks kicked off post-holiday trading with a new record close on Monday (Dec 29), boosted by gains in technology and consumer-focused stocks although index gains were slim as defence and financial shares…
Read MoreMTA’s new subway gates blasted as ‘easy to beat’ as man with cane among fare jumpers
These gates aren’t scaring away fare beaters — case closed. The MTA’s new subway gates are already getting blasted as “easy to beat” – as even an elderly man with a cane was spotted easily skipping the fare at a Manhattan station Monday. The agency’s latest bid at combating fare beating is falling flat with…
Read MoreHere’s how to watch Rams vs. Falcons for free on Monday Night Football
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Week 17 of the NFL season is closing out with a Monday Night Football matchup between the Falcons and the Rams with a lot of the line for the Rams.…
Read MoreThis 45% off SwissGear luggage set is practically indestructible
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. If one of your New Year’s resolutions involves actually leaving your house in 2026 — whether claiming vacation days, hopping on a plane to somewhere warm or just mastering the…
Read MoreSinger D4vd expected to face murder charges in the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas
Singer D4vd is expected to face murder charges in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas, TMZ reports. Prosecutors are likely to pursue charges through a grand jury, the outlet reported. Rivas’ body was found inside a Tesla registered to D4vd after the vehicle was towed from the Hollywood Hills area in September. Police later searched…
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