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Court partially allows Goh Jin Hian’s appeal, finds he did not breach duty by not probing IPP’s red flags

[SINGAPORE] The Appellate Division of the High Court has partially allowed an appeal by Goh Jin Hian against having to pay damages for breaching his duty of care as a then-director of the insolvent marine-fuel supplier, Inter-Pacific Petroleum (IPP). The ruling on Thursday (Jun 5) said that Dr Goh had breached his duty of care as a result of not being aware of IPP’s cargo trading business – not because he had failed to open a probe into red flags surrounding the company. The justices presiding were Tay Yong Kwang,...

Jun

Goh Jin Hian wins appeal against former company IPP over US$146 million awarded in damages

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SINGAPORE: Former Inter-Pacific Petroleum (IPP) director Goh Jin Hian won an appeal to the Appellate Division of the High Court, which on Thursday (Jun 5) set aside US$146 million (S$187 million) in damages previously awarded to IPP. Goh Jin Hian, who is the son of former Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, was previously found liable for the losses of the now-insolvent IPP, a marine fuel supplier. On appeal, the Appellate Division of the High Court, comprising Justice of the Court of Appeal Tay Yong Kwang and Judges of the Appellate...

Jun

Dermatologist Warns of Skin Cancer Risk Linked to Popular Beauty Trend

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Dr. Emma Wedgeworth, a dermatologist, warns against the use of tanning beds due to their potential to cause skin damage over time and increase the risk of skin cancer. She highlighted that excessive sun exposure and the use of tanning beds, which emit UV radiation, are significant contributors to melanoma skin cancer. Factors such as having light skin, red or blonde hair, blue or green eyes, a large number of freckles or moles, and a family history of skin cancer can increase this risk. Dr. Wedgeworth advises against using tanning...

Jun

Spain 5-4 France: Nations League semi-final – as it happened | Nations League

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Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Sid Lowe’s match report has landed, which means it’s goodnight from me, and indeed him. Thanks for your company and emails. Bye-bye. Share An alternative take on tonight’s game is that the players disgraced themselves. Here’s Jose Mourinho after Arsenal won 5-4 at White Hart Lane in 2040. Five-four is a hockey score, not a football score. In a three-against-three training match, if the score reaches 5-4 I send the players back to the dressing rooms...

Jun

Spain 5-4 France: Lamine Yamal shines as Spain win thriller to reach Nations League final

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Lamine Yamal scored twice as Spain produced a superb display to beat France in a nine-goal thriller and set up a Nations League final with Portugal. The 17-year-old Barcelona forward, one of the contenders to win the Ballon d’Or for the best player in the world this season, helped his side into 4-0 and 5-1 leads in Stuttgart. But they were nearly pegged back as France staged a thrilling fightback, scoring three times in the last 11 minutes in a desperate attempt to take the game into extra time. But...