Posts by Liam Redmond
Heroes, zeros from Giants’ loss to Commanders: Kicker Younghoe Koo’s day was brutal
Heroes, zeros and the full blitz from the Giants’ 29-21 loss to the Commanders on Sunday: Hero Rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt carried 18 times for 96 yards and a 16-yard touchdown when the middle of the Giants defense opened like gates at an amusement park. Zero Younghoe Koo missed two field goals — neither was particularly…
Read MoreHeroes, zeros from Jets’ loss to Jaguars: Trevor Lawrence dominates in career day
Heroes, zeros and the full blitz from the Jets’ 48-20 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday: Hero Trevor Lawrence. The Jaguars quarterback accounted for six TDs in the game, a career-high five through the air and one on the ground. He finished 20-for-32 for 330 yards with the five passing TDs and one rushing. Unsung…
Read MoreHSBC’s US$13.6 billion buyout proposal wins Hang Seng Bank board committee’s nod
Debt-laden property developers in Hong Kong and their creditors are set to face intensifying financial pressure next year [BENGALURU] Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Bank said on Monday (Dec 15) that an independent board committee found HSBC’s US$13.6 billion take-private offer to be fair and reasonable, and recommended its minority investors vote in favour of the…
Read MoreGoogle signs solar power pact in Malaysia with Shizen Energy
The agreement highlights efforts by global tech firms to decarbonise their energy-intensive operations such as data centres [TOKYO] Alphabet’s Google has signed a solar power agreement in Malaysia, as the tech giant looks to secure clean electricity for its operations globally. Google will buy power from a 30-megawatt solar farm developed by a consortium led…
Read MoreSMBC Asia inks debut US$3.2 billion SRT with Blackstone, Stonepeak
Globally, synthetic risk transfer volumes are projected to expand 11% annually over the next two years [SINGAPORE] Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation’s (SMBC) Asia-Pacific arm has completed its first US$3.2 billion synthetic risk transfer (SRT) deal with Blackstone, Stonepeak Partners and Clifford Capital, according to a statement from the Japanese lender on Monday (Dec 15). The…
Read MoreMason Disick through the years as he celebrates his 16th birthday
Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick’s eldest son, Mason, is all grown up! Take a look back at the teenager as he celebrates his 16th birthday. 1 of 14 Kourtney Kardashian’s son Mason turned 16 on Sunday. Ahmad Elatab-SaleemElatab/Splash 2 of 14 Mason is the oldest son of Kardashian and her ex, Scott Disick. Jackson Lee…
Read MoreAsian markets drop with Wall Street as tech fears revive
Tech firms have been at the forefront of a global surge in equity markets for the past two years [HONG KONG] Asian markets dropped on Monday (Dec 15) as concerns about the AI-fuelled tech rally returned to the spotlight after weak earnings from two big-name firms last week revived questions about the wisdom of the…
Read MoreMajor win for ultra-conservative gives Chile its most right-wing president in decades
SANTIAGO, Chile — Chile’s ultra-conservative former lawmaker José Antonio Kast secured a stunning victory in the presidential election Sunday, defeating the candidate of the center-left governing coalition and setting the stage for the country’s most right-wing government in 35 years of democracy. Kast won 58.2% of the votes as Chileans overwhelmingly embraced his pledge to crack down on increased crime, deport hundreds…
Read MoreGold rises on softer Treasury yields; silver steadies after record run
Investors are currently pricing in two rate cuts for next year, with this week’s non-farm payrolls report expected to provide further clues on the Fed’s policy path [BENGALURU] Gold rose on Monday (Dec 15), supported by softer US Treasury yields, while silver steadied after a record-setting spree last week. Spot gold rose 0.3 per cent…
Read MoreRinggit’s outperformance set to extend next year on AI boost
[SINGAPORE] The Malaysian ringgit is on course to beat its Asian peers for a second straight year, and some strategists are expecting the outperformance to extend into 2026. Malaysia’s deep linkages to the global tech supply chain, positive growth prospects and the government’s continued push on fiscal consolidation bode well for the ringgit, according to…
Read MoreNets tie franchise record with 45-point rout of Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Buck
It was a perfect night for the Nets, who rolled to a rout with every available rookie on the floor to enjoy a laugher. Brooklyn dominated Milwaukee, 127-82, Sunday night in a complete effort before 16,439 at Barclays Center. The win tied their biggest victory in franchise history, matching a 45-point rout of Washington on…
Read MoreChina brings EV price war to Thailand, dangling 38% discounts
The steep discounts have fuelled a more than 20% surge in sales in both October and November [BANGKOK] Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers, already struggling with bruising competition at home, have brought their aggressive discounting to Thailand as they look to win over budget-conscious buyers. The savings are eye-catching: BYD slashed as much as 38…
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