Posts by Liam Redmond
Sias calls on Singapore Paincare to clarify actions after failed privatisation bid
[SINGAPORE] The Securities Investors Association (Singapore), or Sias, called on medical services company Singapore Paincare to clarify its actions after its privatisation bid failed earlier this month. The move is in light of the impact the collapsed deal has on minority shareholders and Sias called on the board of directors of Singapore Paincare to provide greater…
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 MoreSingapore: 239 People Under Police Probe for Involvement in Scams Causing $5M in Losses
A total of 239 people is assisting with police investigations following a two-week anti-scam operation conducted across Singapore earlier this month. In a statement on Thursday, December 18, the police said that officers from the Commercial Affairs Department and the seven Police Land Divisions carried out the operation between December 5 and December 18. The…
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 MoreChina A500 ETFs inflows surge to record high towards year-end
Investors buy 8.7 billion yuan worth of shares in seven of the largest basket funds INFLOWS to a group of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking the CSI A500 Index surged to a fresh record on Thursday (Dec 18), with the strong activity leaving traders perplexed. Investors bought 8.7 billion yuan (S$1.6 billion) worth of shares in…
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 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 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 MoreMoon River Episode 13 to Feature Final Showdown Between Lee Gang and Kim Han Cheol
Moon River episode 13 will air on MBC on Friday (December 19) at 9:50 PM KST. The MBC drama, starring Kang Tae Oh and Kim Se Jeong, will feature the final showdown between Lee Gang and Kim Han Cheol. After watching Lee Gang and team prepare for their last battle, K-drama lovers are eagerly waiting…
Read MoreGLP picks investment banks for 2026 Hong Kong IPO: sources
Deliberations are ongoing and details such as the offering size and timing have not been finalised [HONG KONG] Investment firm GLP has selected banks for a Hong Kong initial public offering that may take place as soon as the first half of 2026, according to people familiar with the situation. The Singapore-based company has picked…
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 MoreThe Chinese-made DJI drones used by US police face a MAGA-fuelled reckoning
If DJI fails to get FCC clearance by Christmas, it could join Huawei and ZTE on the agency’s list [WASHINGTON] President Donald Trump’s administration faces a Tuesday (Dec 23) deadline for declaring whether Chinese drone maker DJI Technologies poses a national security threat, a decision with the potential to ground thousands of machines deployed by…
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