Posts by Liam Redmond
‘Stripping away any meaningful authority’ of CDL’s chairman is a ‘coup’: Kwek Leng Beng
CITY Developments Ltd executive chairman Kwek Leng Beng has alleged that his son’s denial of an attempted coup “misses the point”, in yet another twist to the father-son/board tussle rocking the company. “Protecting good governance, including the office of the executive chairman, and not me as an individual, is critical. Stripping away any meaningful authority…
Read MoreCDL chief Sherman Kwek’s denial of coup attempt ‘misses the point’: Kwek Leng Beng
CITY Developments Ltd (CDL) chairman Kwek Leng Beng has alleged that his son’s denial of an attempt to oust him “misses the point”, in yet another twist to the father-son tussle rocking the company. “Protecting good governance, including the office of the executive chairman, and not me as an individual, is critical. Stripping away any…
Read MoreTrump, Zelensky sign minerals deal at White House
President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky are set to meet at the White House at 11 a.m. EST to sign a deal that would allow the US to reap benefits of Ukraine’s supply of rare earth minerals. Source link
Read MoreSkype to shut down in May, 14 years after Microsoft’s US$8.5 billion purchase
MICROSOFT is signalling the end of the line for Skype, the iconic Internet calling and chat service it bought almost 14 years ago. Once a byword for digital calls that bypassed long-distance charges, Skype was surpassed in recent years by smartphone-native communication apps and Zoom video calls. When Microsoft tried to stretch the Skype brand…
Read MoreAmerican Airlines passenger slammed after complaining about first-class seat: ‘Thoughts and prayers’
They wanted her to check her flight privilege. An American Airlines flyer is being ripped online after complaining about her expensive, first-class seat on a flight to Hawaii — which she claimed was absolutely filthy. “This is what a $5,000, first-class flight to Honolulu gets you on American Airlines,” scoffed the unimpressed passenger, named Andrea,…
Read MoreGene Hackman and Wife Betsy Arakawa Suffered ‘No External Trauma’ Preliminary Autopsy Reports Reveals as Mystery into Deaths Deepen
Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, suffered “no external trauma” when they were found dead in their multi-million-dollar New Mexico home, according to preliminary autopsy results. Speculation surrounding their deaths has grown this week, after reports revealed they were found in separate rooms and that Arakawa’s body was in a mummified and bloated state.…
Read MoreLogo Protection: Stop Others From Stealing Your Brand
Alright, so you’ve got this awesome logo for your brand, right? It’s like your brand’s face, and you definitely don’t want anyone else using it as theirs. But here’s the thing: logos can be sneaky to protect if you don’t know what you’re doing. This article’s all about making sure your logo stays yours. We’ll…
Read MoreSGX sees ‘robust’ IPO pipeline as Singapore explores ‘sweet spot’ to draw listings
The Republic could also attract regional firms seeking access to international markets, says SGX’s head of global sales and origination SINGAPORE will need to find its “sweet spot” as it seeks to attract listings from companies in the region, said Singapore Exchange’s (SGX) head of global sales and origination, Pol de Win. Competition from other…
Read MoreAussie-New Zealand rugby league returns to Las Vegas: ‘This is the sequel’
LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas is a notorious big-show city. On Saturday at Allegiant Stadium, the National Rugby League from Australia and New Zealand will deliver its Act 2 to the U.S. a year after debuting with a doubleheader at the home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders. “This is the sequel,’’ Andrew Abdo, CEO…
Read MoreAirAsia owner Capital A expects return to profit this year after 2024 loss
MALAYSIA’S Capital A Berhad, owner of budget airline AirAsia, swung to an annual loss in 2024 due mainly to foreign exchange fluctuations, it reported on Friday (Feb 28), but said it expects to return to profit this year. Capital A made an attributable loss of RM475.1 million (US$143.6 million) for 2024, from a profit of…
Read MoreZelensky lands in US ahead of crucial meeting with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the United States on Thursday ahead of talks with US President Donald Trump on an agreement to develop minerals and rare earths, Interfax Ukraine news agency reported. The two world leaders are expected to discuss the rare earths deal, protection from Russia and how European nations can share the burden of…
Read MoreMalaysia’s palm oil giant FGV expects higher profit margins in 2025
MALAYSIAN palm oil planter FGV Holdings said on Friday (Feb 28) it expected higher profit margins in 2025, boosted by improved productivity from its estates and elevated palm prices in the first half of the year. Palm prices are expected to average between RM4,300 (S$1,299.58) and RM4,600 a tonne in the first half of 2025…
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