Posts by Liam Redmond
Yankees willing to add multiple opt-outs in their Cody Bellinger pursuit
The Yankees are signaling a wiliness to do not just one opt-out, but two opt-outs for Cody Bellinger in continuing efforts to bridge the long-standing issue of length of contract. So to recap, the Yankees will give a big signing bonus (attractive with CBA issues looming), no deferrals and now two opt-outs. They’ve offered about…
Read MoreChangi Airport doubles supplemental China flights to 600 ahead of CNY travel surge
[SINGAPORE] Six airlines at Changi Airport will be offering over 600 supplementary flights to as many as 15 Chinese cities to cater to an anticipated increase in travel demand over the coming Chinese New Year holiday. This is more than double the supplementary flights during the same period in 2025, said Changi Airport on Friday…
Read MoreGold slips as upbeat US data boosts dollar, dims rate-cut bets
A firmer US dollar makes greenback-priced metals more expensive for overseas buyers [BENGALURU] Prices of gold and silver extended their losses on Friday (Jan 16) after a stronger-than-expected US economic data pushed the US dollar higher and fuelled expectations that the US Federal Reserve will not cut interest rates for a while. Spot gold eased…
Read MoreUS firms regain optimism on China after Trump-Xi trade truce
[BEIJING] US companies are more upbeat about doing business in China after a trade truce between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to a survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in China. About 48 per cent of respondents said they are optimistic about China’s market growth over the next two…
Read MoreSID launches platform for listcos’ board chairs as Value Unlock programme opens for applications
This aims to support national efforts to strengthen the development of Singapore’s equities market [SINGAPORE] Board chairs of companies listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) will now be able to tap a professional community and access expert insights and networking opportunities. Launched on Friday (Jan 16) by the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID), the platform…
Read MoreMike McDaniel interviews with Ravens as they look to fill vacancy after John Harbaugh’s firing
The Ravens announced Thursday that they completed an interview with former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel. McDaniel is the latest name attached to the vacant head coaching position as the Ravens search for John Harbaugh’s replacement. The Ravens already conducted interviews with several candidates since firing Harbaugh on Jan. 6, including Klint Kubiak, Kevin Stefanski,…
Read MoreChristie Brinkley, 71, flaunts her ‘hot bod’ in new bikini selfies while in Turks and Caicos
Christie Brinkley shared age-defying new bikini snaps while enjoying a tropical vacation in Turks and Caicos. The 71-year-old supermodel was pictured in several mirror selfies and a brief clip on Thursday, rocking a black string bikini top and boy short bikini bottoms. The former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model styled her hair in casual beach…
Read MoreSingtel-owned NCS names Sam Liew as CEO as Ng Kuo Pin steps down
[SINGAPORE] Singtel’s subsidiary NCS on Friday (Jan 16) announced that Ng Kuo Pin will step down as chief executive officer on Apr 1 after seven years in the role. Replacing him will be deputy CEO and head of NCS’ government strategic business group Sam Liew, who joined the company more than four years ago. Under…
Read MoreHSBC weighs future of Singapore life insurance business as analysts assess impact on wealth strategy
The bank says this comes under the group’s global ‘ongoing simplification’ drive [SINGAPORE] HSBC said on Friday (Jan 16) that it would conduct a strategic review of HSBC Life, its insurance manufacturing business in Singapore. The review will cover only HSBC Life Singapore, and consider all options for the insurance manufacturing business. No decision has…
Read MoreHSBC to conduct ‘strategic review’ of HSBC Life
[SINGAPORE] HSBC said on Friday (Jan 16) that it would conduct a strategic review HSBC Life, its insurance manufacturing business in Singapore. The review will only cover HSBC Life Singapore, and will consider all options for the insurance manufacturing business, with no decision made. The bank said that the review is part of the group’s…
Read MoreExclusive | Greenlanders to US: We’re ‘not for sale,’ but you can back our independence
NUUK, Greenland — You can’t put a price tag on this Arctic island — at least, that’s the message from the people who live here as rumors swirl of US offers to purchase it. “We are not for sale. Our land is not for sale. This goes back to our ancestors,” said Larserak Matthiessen, a…
Read MoreCapitaLand Ascendas Reit buys US property from DHL unit for S$94.5 million
[SINGAPORE] The manager of CapitaLand Ascendas Reit (Clar) on Friday (Jan 16) announced its purchase of a logistics property in Columbus, Ohio, in the US for S$94.5 million, payable in cash. Once the deal with DHL’s subsidiary, RES Canal Winchester I, is completed in the first quarter of the year, the DHL Canal Winchester will…
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