Posts by Liam Redmond
Data centres, EVs and renewables spur Singapore to ‘future-proof’ its grid: Tan See Leng
The intermittency of solar and wind power introduces new operational challenges for the grid [SINGAPORE] Keeping Singapore’s lights on is set to get more complex – with the Republic’s plans to import renewable energy, as well as the higher electricity demand from data centres and electric vehicles (EVs). Singapore is thus taking measures to “future-proof”…
Read MoreAngels’ Shohei Ohtani decision still boggles the mind
Freddie Freeman not only became the first to hit two walk-off World Series homers, he spared the Dodgers from deploying Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who was warming in the bullpen for a potential 19th inning in their 18-inning 6-5 Game 3 win. He also became the first walk-off homer hitter to be upstaged by a teammate. Shohei…
Read MorePeople in Jamaica Forced to Take Shelter Amid Hurricane Melissa
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Read MoreFrom Policy to Profit: How Retirees Can Use Life Settlements to Fund New Investments
For many retirees, the idea of selling a life insurance policy sounds unusual at first. After all, life insurance has long been viewed as a safety net for loved ones, not a source of cash for your own use. But with longer lifespans, higher living costs, and changing financial priorities, more retirees are discovering that…
Read MoreTemasek-backed consortium to take China’s ANE private at HK$14.33 billion valuation
[SINGAPORE/HONG KONG] ANE (Cayman) said on Tuesday (Oct 28) a consortium comprising its largest shareholder, Singapore’s Temasek Holdings, Centurium Capital, and True Light have offered to take it private in a deal valuing the transportation and delivery services group at HK$14.33 billion (S$2.4 billion). Under the proposal, shareholders can opt for a cash consideration of…
Read MoreReba McEntire breaks down over stepson Brandon Blackstock’s death on ‘The Voice’
Reba McEntire broke down in tears over stepson Brandon Blackstock’s recent death. During Monday’s episode of “The Voice,” the country star — who judges the singing competition show alongside Niall Horan, Michael Bublé and Snoop Dogg — began getting emotional after contestant Aubrey Nicole performed Martina McBride’s “I’m Gonna Love You Through It.” “I lost my oldest son…
Read MoreFirst Reit’s 9-month distributable income falls 6.1% to S$34.8 million
Its DPU for period is S$0.0165, a 7.3% decline from same period in the prior year [SINGAPORE] The manager of First Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) reported a 6.1 per cent fall in the trust’s distributable income for the nine-month period ending Sep 30 to S$34.8 million, from S$37 million in the corresponding period in…
Read MoreBiden actions were ‘not all his own’ after health cover-up, bombshell House GOP report finds
WASHINGTON — Dozens of Joe Biden’s executive actions “cannot all be deemed his own” after his closest advisers “went to great lengths to prop up” the 46th president as he suffered physical and cognitive decline in office, according to a bombshell report released Tuesday. The House Oversight Committee staff document — based on more than…
Read MoreIndonesia’s Chandra Asri in talks with lenders to fund US$1 billion deal to buy Singapore’s Esso stations
[JAKARTA] Chandra Asri Pacific, an Indonesian energy and chemicals firm, is in talks with competing consortiums of lenders for loans to back its US$1 billion purchase of Esso-branded service stations in Singapore from ExxonMobil, according to people familiar with the matter. Chandra Asri is in talks with Global Atlantic, the insurance arm of KKR &…
Read MoreDodgers fans cheer as Blue Jays’ George Springer exits World Series Game 3 early with injury
Dodgers fans cheered as Blue Jays star George Springer exited Game 3 of the World Series mid-at-bat in the seventh inning. Springer had just fouled off a pitch during the first at-bat of the inning, but before Justin Wrobleski could throw another pitch, the Jays outfielder stepped out of the batters box holding his side…
Read MoreSeatrium bags S$170 million worth of new contract wins ahead of Q3 results
[SINGAPORE] Seatrium on Tuesday (Oct 28) announced that it has clinched S$170 million worth of new repair and upgrade contracts comprising major cruise, leisure and naval vessel projects. All works for the projects are set to complete by the first quarter of 2026. This comes as Seatrium faces a US$475 million contract termination for a nearly…
Read MoreObama’s reaction to Nancy Pelosi’s ‘surprise’ endorsement of Kamala Harris revealed: ‘What the f–k did you just do?’
Former President Barack Obama was “not happy” with Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) quick endorsement of then-Vice President Kamala Harris — and he let it be known in a phone call with the former House speaker, according to a new book. Pelosi described Harris as “brilliantly astute” and expressed “full confidence” that the ex-California senator could…
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