Posts by Liam Redmond
Security footage shows Delta plane burst into flames and crash at Toronto Airport
Shocking security footage captured the disastrous landing of the Delta Air Lines plane that flipped over at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday — showing the plane landing from afar and immediately sprouting a fireball before flipping over. Delta Flight 4819 skid to the ground amidst harsh conditions, including blustery 40 mph winds that sent snow…
Read MoreYour Business Website: 5 Mistakes That Cost You Customers
Your website is kinda like your business card for the internet. If it’s not working right, you’re probably losing customers, plain and simple. People don’t have the patience for a website that’s slow, messy, or confusing. And worse, they might never come back. Let’s go over five common mistakes that could be costing your business…
Read MoreTourism bounce helps Thai banks trim bad loans from three-year high
NON-performing loans at Thailand’s commercial banks dropped from a three-year high as a post-pandemic tourism recovery boosted debt repayment ability of hotels, restaurants and other travel-related businesses. Bad loans totalled 552.1 billion baht (S$22 billion) at the end of December, or some 2.78 per cent of commercial banks’ outstanding loans, Assistant governor Suwannee Jatsadasak told…
Read MoreParkson Retail Asia reports S$5.8 million in Q4 profit
Earnings per share for its continuing operations stands at S$0.0086, down from S$0.0116 previously DEPARTMENT store operator Parkson Retail Asia posted net profit of S$5.8 million for the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, down 26.3 per cent from S$7.8 million the year before. The figure excludes its discontinued operations. Revenue for the quarter went up…
Read MoreGold market ructions spur spike in Singapore exports to the US
GOLD shipments from Singapore to the US climbed to the highest level in almost three years in January, a further sign of the ructions in bullion trading after pricing disparities opened up in key markets. Volumes of the precious metal shipped from the South-east Asian city-state to the US rose to about 11 tonnes last…
Read MoreSenator gets out of speeding ticket due to Arizona State Constitution over ‘legislative immunity’
An Arizona Senator driving more than 20 mph over the speed limit was spared a speeding ticket due to a loophole in the State’s Constitution that granted him “legislative immunity.” State Sen. Jake Hoffman was driving 89 mph in a 65 mph zone on US Route 60 on Jan. 22 when a trooper pulled him over…
Read MoreEx Parte Hearing? Don’t Panic, Read This First
Getting a notice for an ex parte hearing can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the process. But don’t let the legal jargon or urgency throw you off. These hearings are often about addressing emergencies, and there are steps you can take to handle them effectively. Let’s break this down so you know what…
Read MoreRobinhood expects to launch crypto products in Singapore in 2025
ROBINHOOD Markets plans to launch Singapore crypto offerings in 2025 through an entity of European digital-assets exchange Bitstamp, which it recently acquired. The company intends to roll out the services with guidance from local regulators by late 2025, although it has not yet set a launch date, said Johann Kerbrat, vice-president and general manager of…
Read MoreLights, camera, adios: Indebted Cathay Cineplexes to shutter West Mall outlet
ROLL the end credits – beleaguered cinema chain Cathay Cineplexes is closing its West Mall outlet on Thursday (Feb 20), the same day its lease at the Bukit Batok shopping complex expires. The closure aligns with its strategy to “optimise its operational footprint”, said mainboard-listed media company mm2 Asia, which operates the cinema chain, in…
Read MoreLights, camera, adios: Struggling Cathay Cineplexes to shutter West Mall outlet
ROLL the end credits – beleaguered cinema chain Cathay Cineplexes is closing its West Mall outlet on Thursday (Feb 20), the same day its lease at the Bukit Batok shopping complex expires. The closure aligns with its strategy to “optimise its operational footprint”, said mainboard-listed media company mm2 Asia, which operates the cinema chain, in…
Read MoreMeghan Markle renames lifestyle brand ‘American Riviera Orchard’ to ‘As Ever’ after trademark woes
Move over American Riviera Orchard, there’s a new brand in town. Meghan Markle took to social media Monday night to unveil the brand new name for her lifestyle business venture, revealing it will now be called “As Ever.” “The cat’s out of the bag,” the Duchess of Sussex, 43, said in an Instagram video taken…
Read MoreMichigan man drives over 700 miles, sets fire to home of man who communicated with his ex: officials
A Michigan man has been arrested after police said he drove over 700 miles to set fire to the Pennsylvania home of a man who had communicated with his ex-girlfriend online. The Bensalem Police Department said 21-year-old Harrison Jones, of Rockford, Mich., was arrested for setting fire to a home with six people inside. The people inside…
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