Posts by Liam Redmond
Mets’ depleted bullpen blows lead in 10-inning loss to Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — A stretched-thin bullpen got the Mets to the ninth inning with a lead Tuesday night, but that wasn’t enough to secure victory against this dangerous Dodgers lineup. Overtime it went for a second straight night, this time with the Mets on the losing end of a 6-5 decision in 10 innings at…
Read MoreIron ore markets brace for shake-up as Singapore-linked Simandou nears production
[SINGAPORE] Global iron ore trade is facing a pivotal shift as Simandou, a massive iron ore mine in Guinea being developed by a Singapore conglomerate, is about to ramp up supply of the ferrous mineral. Estimated at 2.4 billion tonnes of high-grade iron ore as one of the world’s richest untapped deposits, and projected…
Read MoreIron ore markets head for shake-up as Singapore-linked Simandou nears production
[SINGAPORE] Global iron ore trade is facing a pivotal shift as Simandou, a massive iron ore mine in Guinea being developed by a Singapore conglomerate, is about to ramp up supply of the ferrous mineral. Estimated at 2.4 billion tonnes of high-grade iron ore as one of the world’s richest untapped deposits, and projected…
Read MorePetronas is said to weigh sale of US$7 billion Canada business
Lower oil prices have hit the company, which reported a slide of more than 30% in net income in 2024 and announced job cuts that will start taking place this year Published Wed, Jun 4, 2025 · 01:24 PM [KUALA LUMPUR] Petroliam Nasional (Petronas) is considering options for its Canadian company formerly known as Progress…
Read MoreCause of death revealed for 3 sisters who vanished while visiting homeless dad, found dead in campground
The three young sisters allegedly killed by their homeless father in Washington likely died from asphyxiation. The Decker sisters’ — Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5 — cause of death was revealed in a preliminary report filed with the Chelan County Superior Court, according to a Fox 13 report published Tuesday. The girls’ bodies were found…
Read MoreMore Chinese corporates eyeing deals in Asean, secondary listings on SGX
[SINGAPORE] Chinese corporates are increasingly looking for deals in South-east Asia amid rising uncertainty from US trade policies, said Jason Saw, head of investment banking at CGS International. Saw expects CGSI will see eight to 10 major deals in the coming months, in its four key markets in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand, with many…
Read MoreParagon Reit to delist from SGX on Jun 6
Minority unitholders have received their scheme consideration payments on Jun 4, 2025 [SINGAPORE] Paragon Reit will delist from the Singapore Exchange with effect from 9 am on Jun 6, 2025, the manager said on Wednesday (Jun 4). This comes as Times Properties – the offeror that proposed privatising the Reit for S$0.98 apiece in February…
Read MoreMaybank cuts view on Malaysian banking sector to ‘neutral’ as tariffs, slower GDP weigh on earnings
[SINGAPORE] Maybank Investment Bank has downgraded its rating for the Malaysian banking sector to “neutral”, from “positive” previously, due to slower gross domestic product growth, subdued earnings prospects, and macroeconomic uncertainty. Despite the downgrade, the bank’s analyst, Desmond Ch’ng, said in a note on Tuesday (Jun 3) that Maybank still recommended “buy” calls for Public…
Read MoreJohn Brenkus, Emmy-winning ESPN host, died by suicide
John Brenkus, the host of “Sport Science” that aired on ESPN, died by suicide, TMZ reported on Tuesday, citing the Virginia Department of Health, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. His family announced Sunday that he had died following a battle with depression at 54 years old. “It is with profound sadness that we share…
Read MoreMemecoin platform Pump.fun pursues US$1 billion token sale
[NEW YORK] A platform dedicated to highly speculative cryptoassets is planning to raise US$1 billion by selling tokens, taking advantage of the current wave of positive sentiment buoying digital-asset markets. Pump.fun, which has been compared to the edgy 4chan social media network, allows users to quickly create, promote and sell memecoins, a type of token…
Read MoreJapan’s top banks said to mull joint ATM operation to cut costs
Published Wed, Jun 4, 2025 · 11:29 AM [TOKYO] MUFG Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking and Mizuho Bank are considering jointly operating automated teller machines (ATMs) to reduce costs, said sources familiar with the matter. The units of Japan’s three biggest banking groups are discussing details of joint operation, said the sources, who asked not to…
Read MoreGlobal carriers pile on India capacity as US-Europe traffic drops
[LONDON] The skies above India are about to get a lot busier as international carriers add more routes to the world’s most-populated nation to make up for tepid transatlantic demand that’s come under pressure from global economic uncertainties. Foreign airlines and the biggest Indian operators announced a range of plans at the International Air Transport…
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