Posts by Liam Redmond
Does the existing approach to corporate governance help or hinder innovation?
There is no easy answer, but current thinking suggests that governance practices may have to be tweaked to allow companies to be more flexible and risk-taking WHEN the Committee on the Future Economy issued its recommendations in 2017, it identified innovation as key to ensuring that local companies are able to compete in today’s digital…
Read MoreFantasy baseball: Best strategy when it comes to drafting catchers
With spring training games underway, we have officially entered fantasy baseball draft season, which means it is time to test out a variety of strategies to see what works best for you and your specific league. Drafting with position scarcity in mind is something we see every year, and though the catcher position is routinely…
Read MoreTrendon Watford thrives at point guard down stretch in Nets’ win
PHILADELPHIA — Since acquiring D’Angelo Russell, the Nets had been a winless 0-6 without him. That was until Saturday and Trendon Watford’s endgame heroics. The Nets started recent 10-day signee Killian Hayes at point guard, but when it was crunch time, they turned to 6-foot-9 forward Watford to make plays, and he made them. Watford…
Read MoreHong Kong and Singapore lead Asia’s drive to cash in on crypto boom
Hong Kong and Singapore are the front-runners in a push by Asian governments to become cryptocurrency hubs as they look to capitalise on the global resurgence of the sector thanks to the support of US President Donald Trump. Bitcoin recently hit a record of close to US$110,000 while others have also rallied on the back…
Read MoreIndia vs Pakistan Live Streaming: How to Watch the Ind vs Pak ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Match in the US, UK and India
Touted as a high-profile clash but largely one-sided on the field, India and Pakistan are set to face off in the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday. Rohit Sharma’s team will look to secure a spot in the semifinals, while Mohammad Rizwan’s side is fighting to stay in the tournament and avoid an early…
Read MorePope Francis had ‘tranquil’ night in hospital, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis, who is battling double pneumonia in the hospital, had a “tranquil” night and rested, the Vatican said on Sunday. The pope was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on February 14 after experiencing difficulty breathing for several days and subsequently had pneumonia diagnosed in both lungs. The Vatican described his condition…
Read MoreKash Patel Likely to Head ATF as New FBI Boss Asks Staff to Ignore Elon Musk’s Email to Federal Workers Justifying ‘Productivity’
FBI Director Kash Patel ordered bureau staff on Saturday not to respond to an email from the Office of Personnel Management—an initiative backed by Elon Musk—requiring federal employees to justify their roles or step down. The directive came as reports emerged that Patel would be appointed as the interim head of a second federal law…
Read MoreWee Ee Cheong raises UOB stake after FY2024 record net profit
OVER the five trading sessions from Feb 14 to Feb 20, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks, leading to a net institutional outflow of S$217 million, reversing the net inflow of S$63 million over the preceding five sessions. This brings the net institutional outflow for the 2025 year to Feb 20 to S$850 million.…
Read MoreHeated Justin Bieber confronts ‘disrespectful’ paparazzi after breakfast date with wife Hailey
What do you mean? Justin Beiber snapped at an unwelcomed and “disrespectful” paparazzo who thanked him as he left a Los Angeles breakfast date with his wife Hailey. The 30-year-old Grammy winner clashed with the cameraman as he walked to his car outside the Beverly Glen Deli when one photo taker expressed his gratitude to…
Read MorePope Francis In Critical Condition after Respiratory Crisis and Has Received Blood Transfusions, Vatican Says
Pope Francis was in serious condition on Saturday following a respiratory emergency that required oxygen therapy, according to the Vatican. The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized for a week due to a severe lung infection. In an update today, the Vatican said that he also underwent blood transfusions after tests indicated a condition linked to…
Read MoreNew York City FC forced to settle for tie vs. Inter Miami thanks to Lionel Messi’s late clutch play
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Telasco Segovia scored the tying goal on an assist by Lionel Messi in the 10th minute of stoppage time, and Inter Miami played New York City FC to a 2-2 draw in their MLS opener Saturday night. On his second assist of the night, Messi hit a through ball to Segovia,…
Read MoreJuan Soto immediately shows Mets fans why he’s must-see superstar
PORT ST. LUCIE — Between the top and bottom of the first inning Saturday at Clover Park, the fans turned on one of their own, though I am not sure what kind of Mets fan this was standing on the home dugout since he was offered this layup: Who did the club beat in the…
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