Posts by Liam Redmond
Power crunch, red tape forcing Asia’s data centres out of hyperscaler hubs
Operators are pivoting towards a ‘decentralised’ model – which places data centres in ‘Tier-2’ cities [SINGAPORE] Operators are starting to move data centres out of metropolitan hubs and opting for a more decentralised model as the sector experiences record-high demand. Citing reasons such as straining power grids and intensifying regulatory friction at traditional hyperscaler hubs,…
Read MoreGlobal central bankers defend Fed’s Powell after Trump threat
Central bankers fear that political influence over the Fed would erode trust in the bank’s commitment to its inflation target [FRANKFURT] Central Bank chiefs from around the world lined up in support of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday (Jan 13), issuing an unprecedented statement of solidarity after the Trump administration threatened him with…
Read More‘Potentially scary’ link between nose picking and Alzheimer’s
Well, it’snot good news for most people. Some 90% of the population picks their nose — sometimes several times a day. This may seem like a harmless habit, but frequently digging for gold may have dire consequences. Dirty fingers can introduce bacteria into the nose, causing infections that can lead to crusting, tissue damage and…
Read MoreYou can buy Steve Jobs’ bow ties, desk and other bits of Apple history at this auction
In March 1976, Apple cofounders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak both signed a $500 check weeks before the official creation of a California company that would transform personal computing and become a global powerhouse. Now that historic Wells Fargo check could be sold for $500,000 at an auction that ends on Jan. 29. The sale,…
Read MoreParamount launches Warner Bros proxy fight, files suit
The battle between Netflix and Paramount stands to reshape the entertainment industry regardless of who wins [LOS ANGELES] Paramount Skydance ratcheted up the stakes in the monthslong battle for Warner Bros Discovery, saying it plans to nominate directors to the board to thwart a merger with Netflix. The company, run by David Ellison, also said…
Read MoreExclusive | Rep. Andy Barr stays on top with $6.4M campaign war chest for Senate race to replace Mitch McConnell
WASHINGTON — Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.) raked in almost $1.4 million in campaign donations last quarter, amassing a more than $6.42 million war chest in the closely watched 2026 Kentucky election to replace retiring Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell, according to the latest fundraising figures shared with The Post. The seven-term GOP congressman’s campaign haul is…
Read MoreSingapore port achieves record high performance in 2025
The country overtook Hong Kong after hundreds of vessels reflagged from the Chinese city to the Republic in September and October [SINGAPORE] The port of Singapore had a banner year in 2025, achieving all-time highs for annual vessel arrival tonnage, container throughput, marine fuel sales, sales of alternative bunker fuels, and total tonnage of ships…
Read MoreGigaDevice jumps nearly 40% in Hong Kong debut amid China’s chip self-sufficiency drive
Proceeds from the share sale will fund research and development as well as strategic and industry investments [HONG KONG/SINGAPORE] Shares of GigaDevice Semiconductor soared almost 40 per cent in their Hong Kong trading debut on Tuesday (Jan 13), with investors latching on to a company with surging earnings as China pushes for chip self-sufficiency amid…
Read MoreUS Marshals join search to locate ‘West Wing’ actor Timothy Busfield following child sex abuse charges
The US Marshals Service has joined in the hunt to locate Timothy Busfield after a warrant was issued for the actor’s arrest in New Mexico in connection with child sex abuse charges. The Albuquerque Police Department confirmed that its investigators are working with the US Marshals Service to track down the “West Wing” actor’s whereabouts and take…
Read MoreRobotics frenzy drives US$24 billion gain in Hyundai Motor stocks
Its projects help to modernise the company’s image, and its undervalued stock has room to rise further [SEOUL] Hyundai Motor Group stocks have added around US$24 billion in market value so far this month, as investor excitement over robotics extends into the new year. The carmaker’s shares jumped more than 10 per cent on Tuesday…
Read MoreGuinness-owner Diageo is said to weigh options for China assets including sale
The company is trimming global holdings as falling alcohol use hurts efforts to push pricier drinks [LONDON] Diageo is considering options for its Chinese assets, including potential divestments, people familiar with the matter said, as the maker of Guinness and Johnnie Walker seeks to streamline its portfolio. Diageo is working with Goldman Sachs Group and…
Read MoreDear Abby: My grandson estranged himself from our family — should I try to keep in touch?
DEAR ABBY: My grandson “Ethan” and his fiancee lived with his mother until four years ago. When they moved out, they decided not to give his parents their new address. It has been several years since my daughter has seen her son. Apparently, they occasionally text. Ethan was married seven months ago. He didn’t invite…
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