Posts by Liam Redmond
Zubeen Garg Death Case: SPF Investigating Death, Says Findings to go Before State Coroner
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has said it does not suspect foul play in the death of Zubeen Garg, amid online speculation and reports in Indian media about developments in the case. In a statement, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said on Thursday, December 18, that it is aware of claims circulating online regarding the…
Read MoreCNMC plans to appeal against additional tax assessment of RM29.6 million imposed on Malaysian unit
The notices were raised in relation to the disallowance of management fee expenses paid by the subsidiary to the gold-mining company [SINGAPORE] A Malaysian unit of CNMC Goldmine has been slapped with additional income tax and penalty amounting to RM29.6 million (S$9.4 million) for the years of assessment 2019 to 2024. The Catalist-listed gold-mining company…
Read MoreK-pop Girl Group Apink’s Yoon Bo-mi to tie the know with Songwriter Rado in May
Yoon Bo-mi of K-pop girl group Apink will marry her long-time boyfriend, songwriter and producer Rado in 2026, her agency announced on Thursday, December 18. The 32-year-old singer shared the news in a handwritten letter posted on her fan page, revealing that the wedding is scheduled to take place in May. In the letter, Yoon…
Read MoreSingapore: 44-Year-Old Woman to be Charged in Alleged Breach of Trust Involving Canoe Training Funds
A 44-year-old woman will be charged on Friday, December 19, for her suspected involvement in a case of criminal breach of trust. In a statement, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said that it received a report on July 4 alleging that the woman had collected money from participants for overseas canoe training camps without proper…
Read MoreGoldman, JPMorgan see India’s record IPO boom extending to 2026
Fundraising expected to hit US$25 billion in 2026, and for the next few years to reach above US$20 billion [MUMBAI] India’s proceeds from initial public offerings (IPO) in 2026 may hit a record for a third year, with a strong pipeline and buoyant investor demand supporting momentum, said top investment bankers. Kotak Mahindra Capital and…
Read MoreSMRT announces senior management changes as deputy group CEO steps down
Its group chief communications officer will also relinquish the role to focus on the company’s ESG and CSR agenda [SINGAPORE] Transit operator SMRT on Friday (Dec 19) announced two key senior management changes, including the departure of deputy group CEO Lee Ling Wee. Lee, who is also the president of SMRT’s business arm Strides International…
Read MoreAmerican flags at three Boston war veteran memorials vandalized: ‘a slap in the face’
American flags at three different Boston military memorials were defiled during an overnight vandalism, leaving local veterans and officials outraged over the “hate and disgusting” act. Military veterans and city officials were horrified to find the poor conditions of the Stars and Stripes at Medal of Honor Park, the Admiral Farragut Statue and the Korean…
Read MoreSingapore stocks close flat as regional bourses end higher; STI inches down 0.02%
CDL is the top blue-chip gainer on the STI, while Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is the biggest decliner [SINGAPORE] Local shares closed flat on Friday (Dec 19), even as most regional bourses ended higher. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) inched down 0.02 per cent or 0.83 point to 4,569.78. Meanwhile, the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index…
Read MoreSingapore stocks close flat as regional bourses end higher; STI down 0.02%
City Developments Limited is the top blue-chip gainer on the STI, while Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is the largest decliner [SINGAPORE] Local shares closed flat on Friday (Dec 19), even as most regional bourses closed higher. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.02 per cent or 0.83 points to close at 4,569.78. Meanwhile, the iEdge Singapore…
Read MoreMan Guilty of Killing Evansville Firefighter After Plotting Murder with His Wife Whom He was Having an Affair With
A Vanderburgh County jury found Larry Richmond Sr. guilty of murder and conspiracy to commit murder on Wednesday in connection with the 2019 killing of Evansville firefighter Robert F. Doerr. Richmond Sr., 47, stood accused of ambushing Doerr outside the veteran firefighter’s Oakley Street home on the night of Feb. 26, 2019, after Doerr returned…
Read MoreDear Abby: My boring marriage led to an affair with a married woman who then proceeded to abandon me
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 55-year-old man who dated a very special lady, “Dawn,” for 12 years. We were both married when we met. I fell in love with her, and after we divorced our spouses, we continued being together. I have two kids. Dawn didn’t get along with the older one. My daughter wasn’t rude,…
Read MoreAlleged human smuggling operation exposed in Texas as 17 illegal aliens found inside residential home
Officials revealed that an alleged human smuggling operation involving over a dozen individuals has been uncovered inside a Texas home. Authorities with the Texas Department of Public Safety and Laredo Border Patrol conducted an operation at a residential home in Laredo, Texas, on Tuesday, Dec. 17, officials said in a social media post. During the operation, authorities said…
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