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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Liam Gallagher mocks 'snidey' Coldplay kiss-cam after Andy Byron scandal
Liam Gallagher has made a cheeky swipe at Coldplay after a moment from their concert in Boston took social media by storm when the band caught a tech CEO and his HR boss embracing one another Liam Gallagher has made a dig at Coldplay after a moment from one of their concerts went viral on social media. Last week, the group, fronted by Chris Martin, found themselves at the centre of a social media storm after Astronomer CEO, Andy Byron, was caught with his hands around his HR Chief, Kristin Cabot, on a kiss cam, causing them both to instantly squirm. On Saturday, Andy resigned from his role at the tech firm, having initially been placed on leave from the company – a decision which was made by the board. The clip hasn't gone unnoticed by Liam though, who referenced it during Oasis ' final show as part of their Heaton Park residency over the weekend. "Do we have any lovebirds in the house?" Liam asked the sold-out crowd of 80,000 people on Sunday. The Manchester legend went on to say: "Don't worry, we ain't got any of that Coldplay snidey f***ing camera sh*t. Doesn't matter to us who you're f***ing mingling with, or tingly with, f*****ing, none of our f***ing business." Oasis: What's Their Story? An unofficial celebration magazine on sale now! A few simple words on social media on August 27 in 2024 were enough to spark pandemonium among Oasis fans and were the catalyst for the most eagerly awaited UK gigs of all time. This special unofficial magazine, available to order here, marks the reunion and honours the band both now and down the years with our incredible archive of photos and interviews - and with exclusive reviews and photographs of their first show! Liam went on to add: "This one's for the love birds, anyway," before belting out Slide Away. In the Coldplay clip, the kiss-cam pointed to Byron and Cabot, leaving them both extremely embarrassed. Chris was left amused as he commented: "Oh, look at these two - either they're having an affair or they're just very shy." In a statement shared over the weekend, Astronomer said: "As stated previously, Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met. "Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted. While awareness of our company may have changed overnight, our product and our work for our customers have not. We're continuing to do what we do best: helping our customers with their toughest data and AI problems." Coldplay, however, were not the only people to be mentioned during the final show at Heaton Park. Older sibling Noel, used his solo section to take aim at the Royal Family. During the opening night of their Manchester shows, he dedicated the track Half The World Away to the late Caroline Aherne, famed for playing Denise in The Royle Family, which the song is also the soundtrack to. But on Sunday, when he started playing the track, he said: "This one, for the Royal Family," which the audience appeared to lap up as they let out loud cheers. "Not that f***ing Royal Family! The real Royle Family," he added, in a clip which is being shared on TikTok, as the crowd let out a louder cheer, before he started performing the moving track. Following the five sold-out shows in Manchester and the two opening gigs in Cardiff, Oasis are now preparing to headline Wembley Stadium. They'll play a staggering seven nights at the home of England football after the initial five shows sold-out almost instantly. Oasis last played at Wembley Stadium on July 12, 2009, as part of their Dig Out Your Soul Tour. It became one of their final performances before they split in Paris later in the year. The band have a varied history with the venue, with Noel previously describing a 2000 gig as one of their 'worst ever.' "That was the low point in Oasis," he said. "It was a horrible two-and-a-half hours on stage. Liam can hang his head in shame. It was dreadful," he added.
Business Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Omdia Forecasts Large-Area Display Shipments to Grow 2.9% YoY in 2025 Despite Economic Uncertainty
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest analysis from Omdia 's Large-area display market tracker – 2Q25 with 1Q25 results, large-area display (above 9-inch) unit shipments are forecast to increase by 2.9% year-over-year (YoY) in 2025. While growth in 2025 is expected to be smaller than that of 2024, this increase comes in the face of global economic uncertainty and US tariff concerns. Notably, TV and monitor applications are projected to experience negative growth in 2025. Chinese panel makers, who are expected to take 67.9% of total TV display shipments in 2025 are adopting a conservative approach to increasing LCD TV display shipments to manage panel prices. Similarly, panel makers outside of China are cautious about expanding their monitor display businesses due to poor finance performance. Figure1. Large-area display shipment latest forecast in 2025 (millions of units) Large-area LCD unit shipments are expected to increase by 2.4% YoY, reaching 875.5 million in 2025. Pulled-forward demand in 1Q25 has helped to boost the shipment forecast for the year. However, panel makers have little incentive to expand their monitor LCD businesses in 2025 due to financial losses, particularly among non-Chinese manufacturers. Chinese panel makers are projected to increase monitor LCD shipments by 4.8% YoY while panel makers from other regions will decrease shipments by 12.6% YoY in 2025. Chinese panel makers are also maintaining their production-to-order policy to prevent LCD TV display price erosion starting in 2Q25. 'Interestingly, while LCD TV display unit shipments are expected to decline by 2.1% YoY, shipment area is forecast to grow by 4.9% YoY in 2025 driven by ongoing size migration trends,' said Peter Su, Principal Analyst of Omdia. Su added, "Large-area OLED unit shipments and shipment area are forecast to grow by 15.5% YoY and 10.4% YoY, respectively, in 2025. However, these figures are lower than the previous forecast (unit shipments up by 20.3% YoY and shipment area up by 12.9% YoY) from our 1Q25 report. This indicates that large-area OLED demand is slowing more than expected due to global economic uncertainty and concerns about potential impacts from the new US tariff policy.' Regional Market Share LCD shipments: China is forecast to account for 66.7% of total large-area LCD shipments in 2025, followed by Taiwan with 21.9% and Korea with 8.0%. Key players: BOE is expected to lead with 36.3% of total large-area LCD shipments, followed by China Star with 16.5% and Innolux with 11.6%. OLED shipments: Korea is projected to dominate with 85.2% of total large-area OLED shipments, followed by China with 14.8%. Key players: Samsung Display is expected to lead with 55.1%, followed by LG Display with 30.1% and EDO with 12.0%. 'Tablet PC OLED shipments are forecast to decline by 0.4% YoY in 2025 – an improvement from the previous forecast of -1.9% YoY - but still reflecting negative growth due to slower demand from Chinese PC brands and OEMs," explained Su. 'TV and monitor display shipments are expected to decline in 2025 as panel makers work to protect panel prices and avoid further losses. However, panel makers — particularly those in China — have set aggressive shipment targets for mobile PC displays, where panel makers from other regions still hold a 42.8% market share (as of 2024). This push is aimed at capturing greater market share and is expected to contribute to an overall increase in large-area display shipments during the same period,' concluded Su. ABOUT OMDIA Omdia, part of Informa TechTarget, Inc. (Nasdaq: TTGT), is a technology research and advisory group. Our deep knowledge of tech markets grounded in real conversations with industry leaders and hundreds of thousands of data points, make our market intelligence our clients' strategic advantage. From R&D to ROI, we identify the greatest opportunities and move the industry forward.
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Daily Express
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce sets up co-op for members
Published on: Friday, July 18, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 18, 2025 Text Size: According to Su, the cooperative will be open for participation by MCCC Sabah members and is envisioned as a vital platform for driving economic collaboration, resource integration, and platform-based development. Kota Kinabalu: The Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) Sabah announces the establishment of a cooperative - Koperasi Usahawan Utama Sabah Berhad. Vice President Louis Su Khon Fen was appointed interim chairman to oversee the cooperative's development and external coordination efforts. Advertisement According to Su, the cooperative will be open for participation by MCCC Sabah members and is envisioned as a vital platform for driving economic collaboration, resource integration, and platform-based development. It aims to create a dedicated space for collective entrepreneurship and cooperation, enabling members to share resources and create value together. 'The cooperative is founded on three core objectives - to serve as a platform for member collaboration and collective development; to act as a bridge linking government agencies with business resources; and promote sustainable and platform-driven business cooperation mechanisms.' He added that the cooperative will establish a clear policy and constitution, detailing its investment structure, operational system, and project participation mechanisms. These guidelines will be officially announced at a later stage to ensure all members can participate under a transparent and equitable framework. In addition, the cooperative's board of directors will be carefully selected from among MCCC Sabah's current leadership, the Women Entrepreneurs Committee, as well as both new and existing members - combining experience, diverse perspectives, and execution capabilities to drive effective governance. 'Our initial goal is to raise RM5 million to fund the cooperative's launch and operational development, including platform setup, seed capital for projects, and supporting infrastructure.' The cooperative will be operated with a clear strategic vision, robust systems, and steady resource integration, with the ultimate aim of delivering sustainable and stable economic growth returns for member businesses. 'While our priority is to serve members, we also welcome collaborations with government agencies, government-linked companies (GLCs), SMEs, and NGOs. We seek to jointly explore a new model of shared prosperity through co-building and co-benefiting partnerships.' At present, Koperasi Usahawan Utama Sabah Berhad is actively building its platform and operational framework. It welcomes collaboration with partners who have viable projects, human resources, services, or land assets - with the shared goal of creating a sustainable and mutually beneficial community economic ecosystem. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
San Francisco Chronicle
6 days ago
- Business
- San Francisco Chronicle
Anonymous benefactor helps SFUSD open new Mandarin immersion school
An anonymous benefactor will help spur San Francisco public schools to expand Chinese language programs in the district, including the opening of a new Mandarin immersion school for students in the fall of 2027, district officials announced Wednesday. The school will serve kindergarten through eighth grade students, with the location to be determined down the road, Superintendent Maria Su said. 'The desire to strengthen SFUSD's language program offerings is something I've consistently heard from families,' Su told the Chronicle. 'It's clear that multilingual education is a top priority for our community.' Before the school can open, the first priority is creating a Chinese bilingual teacher pipeline to support Mandarin and Cantonese language programs to ensure there are certified educators ready to step into all the district's immersion classrooms, Su told the Chronicle. Currently, there are only a few hundred bilingual Chinese language teachers qualified to teach in California, she added, and the district will be working with San Francisco State University and with existing district staff to help boost those numbers and ensure there are qualified educators well into the future. 'I am thrilled to take SFUSD's multilingual education to the next level, starting with our Chinese language immersion programs,' Su said in a statement. 'This plan will build on a strong foundation to cultivate the next generation of bilingual teachers and expand our language programs so that every SFUSD student has the skills to unlock opportunities no matter where they are in the world.' Su said she will be expanding and strengthening the language programs 'in partnership with families, not for families.' 'This has to reflect the voices, values and strength of the families we're serving,' she said. Former San Francisco principal Liana Szeto, who opened the first Chinese immersion public school in the country, will head up the effort as Su's special advisor to create the new school, officials said. The benefactor's funding will pay for Szeto's contract, which is the only cost so far associated with the effort. District officials did not disclose how much the donor was contributing to the plan overall. Szeto opened Alice Fong Yu Alternative School in 2000 and served as its principal until this year, when she retired. She will start in the district role in January. A wide body of research has shown that non-English language immersion enables students to achieve a high level of proficiency in another language while performing on par with or better than peers in English and math. Alice Fong Yu students have consistently outperformed the district and state in English and math, according to state data. Currently, only three SFUSD schools offer Mandarin immersion programs, with just 66 seats in the incoming Mandarin immersion kindergarten classes at Starr King and Jose Ortega elementary schools, about two-thirds of which are reserved for proficient speakers. Every grade at those two schools has a long waiting list for the upcoming school year. SFUSD parents have said that's far from enough in a city where 22% of residents are Chinese and where Chinese languages are by far the most widely spoken after English. Another four elementary schools offer Cantonese immersion programs, with additional dual language programs in Spanish and Korean. The announcement of the pending new district school comes less than two weeks before a scheduled school board vote on a petition to open a Chinese immersion charter school in San Francisco, a grassroots effort by parents frustrated at the lack of Mandarin immersion seats in district schools. The proposed charter, Dragon Gate Academy, would also be a K-8 Mandarin immersion public school, with almost 200 parents and teachers already expressing interest, organizers said. District officials said they were prepared to follow the legal process related to the charter application. 'We're deeply grateful to the benefactor whose generosity is providing the resources to help us turn this shared vision into reality,' Su said. 'At the same time, we remain fully committed to providing all charter school petitioners with a fair, thorough, and impartial review process, as outlined in California Education Code.'
New Paper
15-07-2025
- New Paper
$3b money laundering case: Singaporean jailed for lying to police
The personal driver of Su Binghai - one of the fugitives in the $3 billion money laundering case - has been dealt with for lying to the police about his boss' luxury cars worth $8.3 million. Liew Yik Kit, 42, is the first Singaporean to be convicted and sentenced in relation to Singapore's largest money laundering case. On June 30, Liew was sentenced to three months' jail after pleading guilty to lying to the police. Another charge of obstructing the course of justice was taken into consideration during sentencing. The $3 billion money laundering case saw 10 foreign nationals arrested in multiple islandwide raids here on Aug 15, 2023. The 10 foreigners have been jailed, deported and barred from re-entering Singapore. Su Binghai was driven by Liew out of Singapore via Tuas Checkpoint on the evening of Aug 15 - the day of the raids. The pair then stayed at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur before Liew dropped Su off at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Aug 17, 2023. Investigations revealed that before Su flew off, he instructed Liew to help him sell his four luxury cars which were parked in his home in Singapore. These were a Rolls-Royce Phantom, a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, a Ferrari F8 Spider and a Ferrari Stradale worth a total of $8,364,297. Liew agreed as he expected to get a commission of around 1 per cent - or around $80,000 - for the sale of the cars. Su then left the four cars and their keys in Liew's possession. On Aug 18, 2023, after returning to Singapore, Liew went to Su's house and drove the four cars out, one after another, and parked them at a multi-storey carpark in Upper Boon Keng Road. Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) Louis Ngia said Liew did this despite not yet identifying a buyer for the cars as he wanted to quickly take control of the vehicles. Subsequently, Liew contacted car brokerage company Pro Carz to arrange the sale of the four cars. He then drove all four to Roxy Square on Sept 1, 2023. The keys to the four cars remained with Liew while the sale was being arranged. On Sept 11, 2023, Liew was called to give a statement on investigations into Su. He lied to the police that his boss did not leave any valuable properties in his possession. Worried that the police would find out that he had the keys to Su's four cars, Liew then drove the cars back to the multi-storey carpark in Upper Boon Keng Road. Liew's acts came to light when the police received information on Oct 5, 2023, that a blue Rolls-Royce, which was in the care of Su Binghai's brother, Su Bingwang, was found parked at Roxy Square's carpark. It was there because Liew was also arranging for it to be sold by Pro Carz, said DPP Ngia. This led the police to discover that the Pro Carz dealer had also applied for season parking at Roxy Square for the four other luxury cars - but they could not be found there. The car dealer later told the police that the four cars were in Liew's possession, and Liew was arrested. DPP Ngia said Su Binghai has not returned to Singapore since he left on Aug 15, 2023. In October 2024, Su Binghai and his wife, Wang Manzu, agreed for their assets to be surrendered to the state. These surrendered properties, including the four cars, were valued at more than $316.6 million, said the prosecutor. Assets worth about $1.85 billion have been surrendered to the state by 15 foreigners who are on the run from the police in relation to this money laundering case. In return, the Interpol Red and Blue Notices against them were withdrawn. Seeking a jail term of three to four months for Liew, DPP Ngia said Liew lied to the police as he was blinded by greed, trying to sell the cars to get a commission. Because he gave false information to the police, the cars were recovered almost one month later, and after significant effort had been put in the investigation, said the prosecutor. In mitigation, defence lawyer Kanagavijayan Nadarajan noted his client's early plea of guilt. Mr Kanagavijayan added that Liew subsequently cooperated with the police and helped the authorities recover two cars owned by Su Bingwang - a blue Rolls-Royce and a white McLaren. For giving false information to a public servant, an offender can be jailed for up to two years, fined, or both.
