Posts by Liam Redmond
Your iPad Could Be Your Best Employee
Ever thought your iPad could be more than just a gadget for watching videos or playing games? Believe it or not, it could be your next best employee. With the right apps and a bit of know-how, your iPad can handle a lot of the tasks that keep your business running smoothly. From managing projects…
Read MoreAffidavits: When You Need One and How to Get It Right
Ever found yourself tangled in legal matters and heard the term ‘affidavit’ thrown around? It’s more common than you think. Affidavits are those official documents where you write down facts and swear they’re true. They’re used in all sorts of situations, like court cases, settling estates, or even in some insurance claims. But there’s more…
Read MoreHochul says Trump’s tariffs on Canada will hurt New York businesses: ‘Why are we doing this?’
President Trump’s tariff war with New York’s neighbor Canada will hurt businesses and consumers in the state, Gov. Kathy Hochul claimed Sunday. “Canada and New York State are really part of one region,” Hochul said on MSNBC’s “The Weekend” program. New York’s borders the Montreal-Quebec and Toronto-Ontario regions. The Peace Bridge connects Buffalo with Fort…
Read MoreVolkswagen sues India to quash ‘enormous’ US$1.4b tax demand, legal filing shows
Volkswagen has sued Indian authorities to quash an “impossibly enormous” tax demand of US$1.4 billion, arguing that the ask is contradictory to New Delhi’s import taxation rules for car parts and will hamper the company’s business plans, court papers show. Volkswagen’s unit, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, also told the High Court in Mumbai that the…
Read MoreAmerican Airlines’ tragic crash: Letters to the Editor — Feb. 3, 2025
The Issue: President Trump and others blaming the American Airlines crash on DEI, the FAA, and more. We must make sure that air-traffic controllers are not cut from the Federal Aviation Administration budget (“Midair crash err disaster,’ ” Jan. 31). The Post correctly highlighted the fact that the air-traffic controllers are overworked, and they are struggling…
Read MoreTrump tariffs target loophole used by Chinese online retailers
President Donald Trump’s new trade levies against China, Canada and Mexico include a broadside against e-commerce, with apparent plans to extinguish a long-held tariff exemption for packages worth less than US$800. Trump’s executive orders directing 25 per cent levies on Canada and Mexico – plus a 10 per cent duty on China – specify that…
Read MoreEuro set for deeper decline as market sees more ECB cuts
Traders are ramping up bets for a deeper divergence between European and US interest rates, setting the euro on a clear path for further weakness. The currency fell to its lowest in nearly two weeks as soft inflation readings from Germany and France strengthened the argument that the European Central Bank (ECB) will continue monetary…
Read MoreTariffs worry Wall Street over earnings hit, inflation pressure
Investors are bracing for a looming hit to US corporate profits and pressure on inflation after President Donald Trump on Saturday (Feb 1) signed an executive order imposing tariffs on its largest trading partners, with markets seen as not having fully factored in risks from higher levies on foreign imports. The president’s executive order imposes…
Read MoreSingapore-based office S-Reits report stronger operational performance
ACCORDING to data from JLL, leasing activities in quality office developments in Singapore improved in the fourth quarter of 2024. Rental and capital values are expected to stay stable in the first half of 2025, and recover in the latter half of the year. CBRE predicts a modest rise in Core Central Business District Grade…
Read MoreBonds gain in January as Trump’s return drives topsy-turvy month
FOR all the trepidation coursing through the bond market at the start of 2025, Treasuries are up on the month as traders remain on watch for how Donald Trump’s tariff and immigration policies will develop. After a rollercoaster stretch, the Bloomberg US Treasury index is up about 0.6 per cent this month through Thursday (Jan…
Read MoreAstraZeneca cancels UK plant after subsidies cut
BRITISH pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca said on Friday (Jan 31) that it was abandoning plans to build a £450 million (S$756.9 million) vaccine plant, a major blow to the Labour government’s plans to revive a sluggish economy. “Following protracted discussions with the government, we are no longer pursuing our planned investment” for Speke in Liverpool, north-west…
Read MoreVenmo for Business: Smart Move or Major Mistake?
Thinking of using Venmo for your business? It’s a tempting option with its ease of use and popularity. But is it really the best choice for handling business transactions? Venmo for Business offers some unique features, but there are important factors to weigh before diving in. Let’s explore whether Venmo is a smart move for…
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