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Business Insider
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Analysts Are Bullish on Top Technology Stocks: Lenovo Group (LNVGF), RedCloud Holdings plc (RCT)
There's a lot to be optimistic about in the Technology sector as 2 analysts just weighed in on Lenovo Group (LNVGF – Research Report) and RedCloud Holdings plc (RCT – Research Report) with bullish sentiments. Confident Investing Starts Here: Lenovo Group (LNVGF) In a report released today, Jim Hin Kwong Au from DBS maintained a Buy rating on Lenovo Group, with a price target of HK$17.20. The company's shares closed last Thursday at $1.20. According to Au is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 10.0% and a 56.4% success rate. Au covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Co, BYD Electronic (International) Co, and AAC Technologies Holdings. Lenovo Group has an analyst consensus of Moderate Buy, with a price target consensus of $1.72, a 40.7% upside from current levels. In a report issued on May 18, Morgan Stanley also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a HK$11.40 price target. In a report released today, Rohit Kulkarni from Roth MKM reiterated a Buy rating on RedCloud Holdings plc, with a price target of $5.00. The company's shares closed last Thursday at $1.76. According to Kulkarni is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 22.1% and a 61.4% success rate. Kulkarni covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Fiverr International, Alphabet Class A, and Meta Platforms.
RTHK
23-05-2025
- RTHK
Three arrested in alleged HK$61 money laundering probe
Three arrested in alleged HK$61 money laundering probe Acting senior inspector Au Wing-cheung says the HK$61 million that the three suspects handled did not tally with their backgrounds. Photo: RTHK Customs officials have arrested two women and a man for suspected money laundering involving HK$61 million. The arrests were made following a dangerous drug investigation last year and the discovery of suspicious transactions in the personal bank accounts of one of those arrested. Further investigations then found large amounts of money had flowed through the bank accounts of the other two suspects, a 55-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man. Acting senior inspector Au Wing-cheung of the Customs Financial Investigation Bureau said on Friday that transactions amounting to HK$61 million in suspected crime proceeds were recorded at bank accounts that the three had in seven local banks last year. They could not provide reasonable explanations, he said. "The suspects' bank transactions did not match their financial backgrounds," Au said. "The three who were arrested claimed to be a catering employee, a housewife and a clerk when opening the bank accounts and to be on monthly salaries of HK$10,000 to HK$30,000. "They also reportedly lived in public housing estates and did not own any properties. "However, their bank accounts recorded more than 10,000 suspicious transactions amounting to HK$61 million," he said. Two of them have been released on bail pending investigation, while the third involved in the drug case has been remanded in custody. Au said Customs officers seized three mobile phones during the operation and that further arrests could be made.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Memorial Day in Eugene: Tea fest, tributes, gear sales and BBQs — here's what to do
The last full weekend of May is filled with interesting things to do in Eugene. Memorial Day is May 26, giving Eugenians a three-day weekend for fun, community connection and reflection. Memorial Day honors members of the U.S. armed forces who died in service. Several ceremonies are planned throughout the area, including services at the Eugene Masonic Cemetery and the Pioneer Cemetery, as well as a prayer and barbecue at Bethesda Park in Springfield. The weekend also features other community events. The Eugene Tea Festival will return to town for its third year, with more vendors and workshops than ever before. Oregon Paddle Sports is hosting their annual gear swap, putting outdoor wares on sale right before the summer season. A series of remembrance ceremonies hosted by Musgrove Mortuaries & Cemeteries will take place throughout Memorial Day, honoring local veterans and law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. The events span four area cemeteries and include a special tribute to former Junction City Police Chief Woodrow 'Woody' Whetstone, who was killed in 1960 while responding to a domestic violence incident. Each ceremony will feature military honors, including rifle salutes, and will begin with the American Legion Riders delivering the flag. Notable local and state leaders — including Oregon State Sen. James I. Manning Jr. and Lane County Sheriff Carl Wilkerson — are scheduled to speak. Whetstone's granddaughter will attend the final ceremony at West Lawn Memorial Park. On Dec. 26, 1960, Chief Whetstone was fatally shot while attempting to defuse a confrontation outside his home. He is remembered for his bravery and service to the Junction City community. When & Where: May 26, 2025 9 a.m.: Memorial Mass at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 220 Crest Drive, Eugene (Presided by Father Joshua Gatus) 10 a.m.: Ceremony at Springfield Memorial Gardens, 7305 Main St., Springfield (Speaker: Lane County Sheriff Carl Wilkerson) 12:30 p.m.: Ceremony at Lane Memorial Gardens, 5300 W. 11th Ave., Eugene (Speaker: Retired Naval Commander George Hecht) 2:30 p.m.: Ceremony & Whetstone Tribute at West Lawn Memorial Park, 225 S. Danebo Ave., Eugene (Speakers: Sen. James I. Manning Jr. and Retired Junction City Police Chief Robert Morris) Madelaine Au has always been passionate about tea. She remembers drinking Stash Tea with her mom growing up and discovering coffee shop culture in high school. Au had her first cup of loose-leaf tea in college and was completely enthralled with the process. "After being interested in loose leaf, I went to the Northwest Tea Festival in 2017, and discovered that there's such a cool tea community, and more to learn about tea than I ever realized," Au said. During her time in Portland, Au was involved with the Portland Tea Festival. When she moved to Eugene in 2019, she knew she wanted to bring the tea community here. So, Au got started brewing the tea community in Eugene. She held the first Eugene Tea Festival in 2023, which had around 500 attendees and 24 vendors. In 2025, the festival is expected to have 60 vendors, and Au is expecting a lot more visitors. "We have a nice mix of vendors selling kombucha, loose-leaf tea, matcha, chai, and even tea ware and jewelry," Au said. There will also be pop-up print making, an artists corner and live music at the 2025 event. When and Where: May 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 85 E. Eighth Ave., Eugene Online: For 2025's Memorial Day, the Eugene Masonic Cemetery is commemorating those in the armed forces who have died. There will be flags flying over veterans' graves and the Hope Abbey Mausoleum will be open on May 25 and May 26 for visitors. Taps will be performed each day at 12:15 p.m. at the public square on the top of the hill, and guided tours of the cemetery will be given each day at 12:30 p.m. When and Where: May 25 and 26, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 25th Avenue and University Street, Eugene. Online: The Eugene Pioneer Cemetery is home to a 25-foot-tall statue dedicated to remembering Union Civil War Veterans. The G.A.R. plot, which stands for Grand Army of the Republic, is also located at the cemetery. It provides a space to remember those who passed during or after the Civil War. The Pioneer Cemetery will be holding a Memorial Day service. Where and When: May 26, 11 a.m., 1001 E 18th Ave., Eugene. Online: Bethesda Lutheran Church will be hosting a brief prayer to honor those from the armed forces who have died at Bethesda Park's War Memorial Mound. After the prayer, there will be a potluck and hot-dog BBQ, where the church will provide hot dogs, buns, water, lemonade and servingware. When and where: May 25, 9:30 a.m., 4445 Royal Ave., Eugene. Online: Oregon Paddle Sports will be hosting their annual gear swap meet, with deals on outdoor goods and supplies right before the summer starts up. Eugenians are invited to come check out deals, and for every $50 they spend, they will earn a raffle ticket for grand prizes. Customers also earn a free ticket just for showing up, and can win prizes such as the BOTE Zeppelin Inflatable Kayak, among others. When and where: May 24, 10 a.m., 520 Commercial St., Suite K. Online: Samantha Pierotti is the food, drinks and "things to do" reporter for The Register-Guard. With tips on events and local happenings, you can reach her via email at spierotti@ This article originally appeared on Register-Guard: Memorial Day weekend 2025: Events in Eugene, Springfield
Online Citizen
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Online Citizen
Jackson Au slams ELD and media silence over false quote targeting Siti Alia before Cooling-Off Day
SINGAPORE: Workers' Party (WP) member Jackson Au has criticised what he described as a glaring lack of scrutiny from mainstream media and regulators, after a false social media post misquoting WP candidate Siti Alia Abdul Rahim Mattar surfaced just before Cooling-Off Day. The post, published on 1 May 2025 by pro-PAP Facebook page Singapore Matters, claimed that Alia had said the 'Israel-Palestine conflict is more important than bread and butter issues.' The post featured her image alongside the fabricated quote. AFP's fact-checking service debunked the claim on 5 May, confirming that the quote was never made during Alia's campaign events. Despite this, Au noted that regulatory bodies and major media outlets had not issued any public statements addressing the post. Singapore Matters issued a clarification on 20 May, admitting that the post was based on a video with subtitles that were not verbatim. The page described its update as a 'long overdue' clarification and stated that it removed the post after internal review. According to the clarification, the video used in the original post reflected 'the general sentiment' of Alia's speech, but the exact phrasing was inaccurate. 'In keeping with our editorial standards, the post was removed,' the page stated, adding that it believes in transparency with readers. They reiterated that Alia's candidate introduction video highlighted an incident involving the portrayal of the Israel-Palestine conflict in schools as a key reason she decided to enter politics. AFP traced the misquote to a rally speech on 24 April. The full video was uploaded by the WP to YouTube on 25 April. In that speech, Alia had said: 'We meet our MPs to discuss bread and butter issues, yes, but we would also like to meet our MPs to discuss the effects of certain laws or the government's positions on certain global issues.' She questioned the Ministry of Education's decision to introduce a course on the Israel-Palestine conflict in schools without parental consultation, but at no point claimed the issue was more important than domestic concerns. Au calls it a 'sorry, not sorry' response The timing of the post drew particular concern. Au noted that the misinformation was released just hours before Cooling-Off Day, when political responses and clarifications are restricted. This, he argued, left Alia with no opportunity to defend herself publicly. Au described Singapore Matters' clarification as a 'sorry, not sorry' statement, sarcastically referring to it as a NOCA — 'Note of Clarification and Accountability'. He contrasted the delayed correction with the swift action typically taken against opposition politicians or independent platforms found to have breached campaign or speech regulations. 'This response stands in stark contrast to the swift and decisive correction orders we've seen meted out to other online platforms or opposition politicians,' Au said. He also raised the possibility that the incident may fall under the scope of the Elections (Integrity of Online Advertising) (Amendment) Bill, or ELIONA, which was passed in October 2024. The legislation is aimed at curbing disinformation and digitally manipulated content during elections. 'If indeed it is, then it should be a major news story in its own right,' said Au, adding that the lack of attention from mainstream outlets and government authorities was troubling. Au acknowledged that online media sites such as Mothership and The Online Citizen had covered the story after Polling Day. However, he expressed disappointment that no official agency or mainstream outlet had addressed the disinformation publicly. He noted that neither the Elections Department (ELD) nor media regulators had issued a public warning or reminder about the dangers of online disinformation under ELIONA. 'No one has sought to speak truth to power and call this out for what it is: fake news,' Au stated. Who is behind Singapore Matters and SG Matters? Singapore Matters is widely viewed as a pro-government social media platform. Its content regularly highlights the achievements of the PAP while criticising opposition parties. Earlier, TOC wrote to the ELD seeking clarification on whether the dissemination of misinformation by Singapore Matters—particularly so close to polling day—would be investigated under existing electoral regulations. In response, the ELD stated only that the matter had been referred to the relevant department. According to domain registration records, the website is registered to an individual named Realm Chua. Tips received by TOC suggest that Realm Chua may be an alias used by Facebook user Cai Zhiwen. Separately, a check on Cai's Threads account shows that he is using the handle 'realmczw', which may further suggest that Realm Chua and Cai Zhiwen are the same individual. TOC reached out to Cai via his Facebook page to clarify whether he is responsible for managing the Singapore Matters and SG Matters platforms, and whether he remains affiliated with NTUC. Update: Cai denies link to flagged Singapore Matters content, NTUC role In a Facebook post at 4:48 p.m. on 21 May, Cai responded to TOC's report, stating that he had no involvement in the creation or publication of the Singapore Matters post that was flagged by AFP for containing falsehoods. He also clarified that he no longer holds any position at NTUC. However, he does not deny that he runs the Facebook pages and website, and that he is the person responsible for the publications. Au and Alia were part of the WP team that contested in Punggol GRC against the People's Action Party (PAP) slate led by Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong during the 3 May poll. Their teammates included Senior Counsel Harpreet Singh and Alexis Dang. The PAP team won the contest with 55.17% of the vote, defeating the WP team, which garnered 44.83%.
Hans India
17-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Hong Kong, Singapore on alert as Covid cases spike
Hong Kong/Singapore: Health authorities in densely-populated Hong Kong and Singapore have warned that Covid-19 cases are spiking, as a resurgent wave spreads through Asia. The virus' activity in Hong Kong is now "quite high," Albert Au, head of the Communicable Disease Branch of the city's Center for Health Protection, told the media this week. The percentage of respiratory samples testing Covid-positive in Hong Kong recently reached its highest in a year, Au added. The centre's data showed that severe cases reached their highest level in about a year, at 31, in the week through 3 May. Also, the resurgence has yet to match the infection peaks of the previous two years. The rising viral load found in sewage water and Covid-related medical consultations and hospitalisations suggest the virus is actively spreading in the city of over 7 million people. Meanwhile in Singapore, in its first update on infection numbers in almost a year, this month, the city's state health ministry estimated the number of Covid-19 cases jumped 28 per cent to 14,200 in the week through May 3 from the previous seven days, while daily hospitalisation rose around 30 per cent. Experts predict that the increase in cases may have occurred due to factors including waning population immunity, but Singapore's health ministry said there is no indication that the circulating variants are more transmissible. The hike in two of Asia's most significant cities comes as Covid-19 has risen across the region in the past few months, with waves of the now-endemic disease swelling periodically. Health authorities have called on people to update their vaccinations, reminding high-risk individuals to get booster shots. Unlike other respiratory pathogens, Covid-19's comeback as the northern hemisphere enters summer shows the virus can still sicken a large swath of the population even when the weather is hot.
