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West Australian
9 hours ago
- Sport
- West Australian
West Coast confirm Elliot Yeo will not feature again this season as Eagles focus on next year
Elliot Yeo will not play a game in the 2025 season with West Coast confirming they were focusing on the Eagles veteran getting in a full pre-season for next year. Yeo went down with a knee/ankle injury in a pre-season intraclub clash and was initially listed out for three to four months. However, frustrating setbacks and a second surgery in May kept pushing back the timeline, with the club now confirming he will miss the entirety of the season. 'At this stage of the season, unfortunately, we've run out of time to get Elliot back to playing,' high-performance manager Mat Inness said. 'Our focus now is on giving him the best possible lead-in to next pre-season and ensuring he's set up for a strong and uninterrupted campaign in 2026.' Having secured a three-year extension after managing 20 games last season, Yeo's loss in the midfield has proven hard to replace with Tim Kelly out of form, leaving Harley Reid exposed for oppositions to target. It also continues a miserable run for the two-time All-Australian, who has now only managed 57 games since 2019, with last year the only time he's played more than 12 games in a season in that period. He joins veterans Oscar Allen and Jake Waterman with season-ending injuries, while Dom Sheed and Jeremy McGovern were both forced into retirement due to injury/concussion. Defender/ruck Callum Jamieson is also out for at least the next week, with the 24-year-old likely fighting for his AFL career as he remains without a contract for next year. 'Cal is progressing well in his rehab from a low-level hamstring strain,' Inness said. 'He won't be available this week, but we expect him to be back in 1-2 weeks if he continues to track well.'
Perth Now
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Yeo done and dusted as Eagles put a line through season
Elliot Yeo will not play a game in the 2025 season with West Coast confirming they were focusing on the Eagles veteran getting in a full pre-season for next year. Yeo went down with a knee/ankle injury in a pre-season intraclub clash and was initially listed out for three to four months. However, frustrating setbacks and a second surgery in May kept pushing back the timeline, with the club now confirming he will miss the entirety of the season. 'At this stage of the season, unfortunately, we've run out of time to get Elliot back to playing,' high-performance manager Mat Inness said. 'Our focus now is on giving him the best possible lead-in to next pre-season and ensuring he's set up for a strong and uninterrupted campaign in 2026.' Having secured a three-year extension after managing 20 games last season, Yeo's loss in the midfield has proven hard to replace with Tim Kelly out of form, leaving Harley Reid exposed for oppositions to target. It also continues a miserable run for the two-time All-Australian, who has now only managed 57 games since 2019, with last year the only time he's played more than 12 games in a season in that period. He joins veterans Oscar Allen and Jake Waterman with season-ending injuries, while Dom Sheed and Jeremy McGovern were both forced into retirement due to injury/concussion. Defender/ruck Callum Jamieson is also out for at least the next week, with the 24-year-old likely fighting for his AFL career as he remains without a contract for next year. 'Cal is progressing well in his rehab from a low-level hamstring strain,' Inness said. 'He won't be available this week, but we expect him to be back in 1-2 weeks if he continues to track well.'
Straits Times
14 hours ago
- Business
- Straits Times
South Korea weighs painful concessions to avert Trump's looming tariffs
Find out what's new on ST website and app. US President Donald Trump's across-the-board 25 per cent tariff is set to take effect on Aug 1. South Korea will hold high-level trade talks with the US on July 25, accelerating efforts to head off sweeping tariffs by weighing politically sensitive concessions that could reshape ties between the two allies. Finance Minister Koo Yoon-cheol and Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo will meet their US counterparts, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, in a so-called '2+2' format in Washington, Mr Koo told reporters on July 22. Seoul is preparing for a diplomatic push in the final days before the Aug 1 deadline when President Donald Trump's across-the-board 25 per cent tariff is set to take effect. South Korea's foreign and industry ministers are also expected to travel to the US separately as early as this week, while National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac recently departed for the US on his second trip in under two weeks. Trade Minister Yeo has previously addressed the difficult trade-offs required to protect South Korea's broader strategic and economic interests. While no formal offer has been extended, agricultural concessions have emerged as one of the few options under consideration. Past efforts to open the beef market sparked nationwide protests, and any shift on rice could face even stiffer resistance. 'We must make strategic judgements – protect what we must, but also consider what we can offer in the broader context of the talks,' Mr Yeo had earlier told reporters. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. 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To boost its bargaining position, Seoul is also exploring participation in a US-backed Alaskan gas project, potential cooperation in shipbuilding, industrial revitalisation, and regulatory changes to improve access for US tech firms. Defence burden-sharing is another sensitive area. Mr Trump has long pushed allies to increase their financial contributions to hosting American troops, and a modest boost in South Korea's share could help reduce friction in the broader talks. So far, Mr Lee has advocated for sticking with a five-year cost-sharing deal reached in October 2024, though his team has had discussions with US counterparts on the topic. Still, the priority is protecting industrial heavyweights. Autos account for more than a quarter of South Korea's exports to the US, and the nation's carmaker Hyundai Motor faces elevated risks due to its reliance on domestic production despite recent US investment pledges. Now, Mr Trump is also escalating the pressure on sectors previously considered less exposed: semiconductors and pharmaceuticals. The president has indicated that tariffs on both drugs and chips could take effect as early as the start of August. Those measures may be imposed alongside the higher reciprocal tariffs. The scope of these new duties could be wide. Korean pharmaceutical firms such as Celltrion and SK Biopharmaceuticals are among those expressing concerns over the measure, while the proposed chip duties might impact not only components but also finished products including smartphones and laptops from Samsung Electronics. Although some analysts expect Washington may ultimately favor investment incentives or import quotas in these sectors, the risk of outright tariffs is growing. Many Korean firms have built joint ventures in the US, particularly in cars and batteries, but their core supply chains remain rooted at home. After two trips to Washington since June, Trade Minister Yeo has emphasized that the talks should not be viewed as a zero-sum game. He advocates for a 'positive-sum' outcome, in which both sides walk away with mutual gains through deeper industrial and regulatory cooperation. But scepticism is mounting as time runs short and coordination among Korean ministries remains fragmented. 'From what we're seeing, this is less of a negotiation and more of a one-sided demand,' said Mr Park Sanghyun, an economist at iM Securities. 'At best, we might be able to shave the proposed 25 per cent rate down to something below 20 per cent, but the idea of avoiding sectoral tariffs altogether seems unlikely.' BLOOMBERG
New Straits Times
a day ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Include financial literacy in school curriculum, says Puchong MP
KUALA LUMPUR: Puchong Member of Parliament Yeo Bee Yin has proposed that financial literacy be included in the school curriculum. She said children and teenagers need to be taught about money management, credit and investment. "I believe that financial literacy is a vital life skill that should be given greater emphasis in the school curriculum. "Hence, I am suggesting that the Finance Ministry collaborate with the Education Ministry to integrate this crucial life skill into the school curriculum," she said when debating the Consumer Credit Bill 2025 in Dewan Rakyat today. In addition, Yeo said a nationwide public awareness campaign should be launched. "The government as a whole must work to improve the financial well-being of the Malaysians. It is not just about knowing what credit options are available, but also about knowing how to manage one's income. "For example, what percentage should be spent, saved or invested? I urge Bank Negara and the relevant ministries to launch a large-scale campaign to promote financial literacy among the public," she said. Earlier, Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying tabled the Consumer Credit Bill 2025 for its second reading. Twenty-three members of parliament are expected to take part in the debate. The Consumer Credit Bill 2025 aims to strengthen consumer protection by regulating the credit industry in Malaysia, including overseeing the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) scheme.
Singapore Law Watch
2 days ago
- Singapore Law Watch
Lawyer suspended for falsely attesting she witnessed client signing document
Lawyer suspended for falsely attesting she witnessed client signing document Source: Straits Times Article Date: 19 Jul 2025 Author: Selina Lum The judges said her misconduct arose from a serious lapse of judgment, the result of misplaced confidence; handed four-month suspension A lawyer has been handed a four-month suspension for falsely attesting that she had witnessed her client sign a form to draw up a lasting power of attorney (LPA). The client, Ms Ting Yin Wee, had pre-signed the form before e-mailing it to the lawyer, Ms Yeo Poh Tiang, who then added her signature as a witness even though the document was not signed in her presence. About seven months after this took place, Ms Ting engaged Ms Yeo to act as her divorce lawyer, but after she became unhappy with the lawyer's handling of the case, she decided to use the pre-signed form against her. Ms Yeo's suspension was imposed on April 7 by the Court of Three Judges, the highest disciplinary body for the legal profession, which has the power to suspend or disbar errant lawyers. On July 18, the court issued written grounds of decision to explain why Ms Yeo's misconduct was less serious than that of lawyers in three other similar cases who were suspended for between nine months and a year. The judges pointed out that Ms Yeo had personally met Ms Ting to verify that the signature belonged to the client and to go through the document with her. While this could not absolve Ms Yeo of liability, it would be relevant in sentencing, said the court, comprising Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, Justice Tay Yong Kwang and Justice Belinda Ang. 'Overall, in our judgment, Ms Yeo's misconduct arose from a serious lapse of judgment, the result of misplaced confidence,' said the court. The court noted that Ms Yeo had sincerely believed her client wanted to proceed with the LPA, which has since been revoked by Ms Ting. 'Unfortunately, subsequent events soured the solicitor-client relationship, and the complainant made use of the pre-signed (form) against Ms Yeo.' An LPA is a legal document that allows individuals to appoint another person to make financial decisions on their behalf if they lose mental capacity in the future. Individuals making an LPA must sign the document in the presence of a certificate issuer, such as a psychiatrist or a lawyer. Ms Yeo, who was called to the Bar in 2006, was the director of Yeo & Associates. On Jan 15, 2018, she met Ms Ting, who sought general advice on matrimonial matters and estate planning. After Ms Yeo advised Ms Ting on how to go about making an LPA, the client downloaded the relevant form from the website of the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG). Ms Ting filled up and signed the form before e-mailing it to Ms Yeo later that month. The lawyer scheduled a meeting on Feb 5, 2018, to correct some mistakes she noticed in the form. At the meeting, the lawyer went through the pre-signed form with Ms Ting before adding her signature and rubber stamp as the certificate issuer. The form was lodged with the OPG on July 31, 2018. In September that year, Ms Ting engaged Ms Yeo's firm to act for her in her divorce. She became unhappy with Ms Yeo's handling of the matter and lodged complaints with the Law Society of Singapore. Those complaints were dismissed. On Feb 28, 2020, Ms Ting contacted the OPG, saying that the LPA she made in 2018 was pre-signed and that she had not met Ms Yeo on Feb 5 that year. The OPG wrote to the Law Society on Aug 3, 2021, about Ms Yeo's false attestation. On June 27, 2022, a disciplinary tribunal was constituted to formally investigate Ms Yeo's conduct. The tribunal, comprising Senior Counsel Toh Kian Sing and Mr Ronald Choo, found that the case was serious enough for Ms Yeo to face disciplinary sanction by the court. Before the court on April 7, the Law Society, represented by Mr Keith Tnee, sought a suspension period of 11 months, citing precedent cases involving false attestation. Ms Yeo's lawyer, Senior Counsel Abraham Vergis, argued that when compared with the past cases, her case had mitigatory factors that warranted a lower suspension period. Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction. Law Society of Singapore v Yeo Poh Tiang (alias Yang Baozhen) [2025] SGHC 136 Print
