Posts by Liam Redmond
US, China to resume trade talks with focus on rare earth exports
[WASHINGTON] Top trade negotiators from the US and China are set to hold fresh talks in London on Monday (Jun 9), offering a glimmer of hope that the world’s two largest economies can defuse tensions over Chinese dominance in rare-earth minerals. Both sides have accused the other of reneging on a deal in Geneva in…
Read MoreDemand for AI-related talents increasing globally across sectors
[SINGAPORE] It has been an active market for global roles in the area of artificial intelligence (AI), with several top-level appointments being reported in recent months. Akshay Mendon, Singapore head for executive search firm EMA Partners, said: “While tech-enabled businesses were first to the post, we are seeing a huge surge in demand (for AI-related…
Read MoreNasdaq 100 sees mixed signals amid trade optimism and technical divergence
The Nasdaq 100 Index has seen a strong rally from April through early June 2025, buoyed by optimism surrounding US-China trade negotiations. This positive sentiment was reinforced by US President Donald Trump’s extension of tariff deadlines and indications of potential trade deals with other countries, such as India. Since its April lows, the index has…
Read MoreGEH, OCBC’s proposals a victory of sorts for minorities who have held out, endured suspension
[SINGAPORE] When Great Eastern Holdings (GEH) and its controlling shareholder OCBC put forward a two-pronged plan last week to resolve the insurer’s trading suspension, I was impressed and rather surprised that a seemingly impossible deal had been struck. The first part of the plan is for GEH to attempt delisting its shares from the Singapore…
Read MoreLittle known sweet potato producer Zixin Group could be a treat for investors
[SINGAPORE] Catalist-listed Zixin Group is hardly considered a household name on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). The company describes itself as “a leading biotech-focused sweet potato integrated industrial value chain operator in China” – which is a mouthful, and hard for investors to digest. In essence, Zixin Group researches and produces sweet potatoes, as well as…
Read MoreEx-Louisville star Russ Smith arrested for suspicion of DUI, reckless driving
Louisville Metro Police arrested a former Louisville basketball star early Sunday morning for driving under the influence of alcohol. Russ Smith, a member of the 2013 Louisville basketball team who won the NCAA Tournament that was later vacated, was stopped after police spotted him making a U-turn across multiple lanes and noticed his license plate…
Read MoreBaltic Exchange Shipping Insights
Capesize The Capesize market enjoyed a strong upward trajectory this week, driven by consistent gains in the Pacific and mounting support in both South Brazil and the North Atlantic. The BCI 5TC rose steadily from $19,071 on Monday to $23,572 by week’s end, reflecting robust demand and tightening tonnage across both basins. In the Pacific,…
Read MoreRomeo Beckham sparks dating rumors with influencer Caroline Daur after Kim Turnbull breakup
He’s playing the (soccer) field. Romeo Beckham sparked dating rumors with Caroline Daur days after news surfaced that he called it quits with Kim Turnbull. According to photos obtained by Page Six, the second-eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham and the influencer were spotted leaving the same party at the chic Hotel Costes in…
Read MoreTeyana Taylor gives flirty shoutout to rumored boyfriend Aaron Pierre on his 31st birthday
Teyana Taylor celebrated another year around the sun for her rumored beau, Aaron Pierre. On Saturday, the “Gonna Love Me” singer took to Instagram to share a flirty post for the “Mufasa” voice actor’s 31st birthday. “Cheers to Thirty-WON & many more wins around the sun. 🌹 H”AP”PY BIRTHDAY Woody 🎈,” she captioned the post…
Read MoreCarlos Alcaraz stuns Jannik Sinner to win French Open in comeback for the ages
PARIS — Carlos Alcaraz rallied from two sets down and saved three match points to beat Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (10-2) on Sunday and retain his French Open title for a second straight year. Alcaraz, who won his fifth Grand Slam tournament in as many finals, produced one of the…
Read MoreRon Howard’s daughter reveals shocking details about ‘messed up’ childhood
Bryce Dallas Howard knows she didn’t have a normal childhood. The “Jurassic World” actress 44, recalled the unusual interests she had while growing up as filmmaker Ron Howard’s daughter. “I was such a messed up kid – I would walk around the Disney lot reading about euthanasia,” Bryce said in an interview with The Independent…
Read MoreExclusive | Far-left NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani urges boycott of Cornell school with ties to Israel: ‘Blatant antisemitism’
Far-left mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has said Cornell Tech on Roosevelt Island should be boycotted because of its partnership with an Israel-based school — a stance blasted as “blatant antisemitism.’’ “There are ways to make what seems to be an international battle into a local one,” the Democratic socialist said on a “Talking Palestine” podcast…
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