Posts by Liam Redmond
Xpeng in negotiations partner with EPMB to start EV production in Malaysia
Chinese EV maker aims to make Malaysia a base for expansion across Asean’s right-hand-drive markets [SHANGHAI] Xpeng said on Friday (Dec 12) that it is in negotiations to partner EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) to begin mass electric vehicle production in Malaysia in 2026 as it ramps up global expansion. Xpeng hopes to leverage EPMB’s existing…
Read MoreHong Kong, India fuel blockbuster year for Asia fundraising
Hong Kong’s share sales nearly quadruple to over US$73 billion via IPOs, placements and block trades [HONG KONG] Not long ago, Hong Kong’s share-sale market was a symbol of China’s slowdown: Deal books were thin, investor sentiment was sour and bankers were fleeing the industry. This year, the script has flipped. Share sales nearly quadrupled…
Read MoreGreen stocks are big winners as tech boom drives energy demand
Lower interest rates have also improved the outlook for debt-heavy clean-power counters IT WAS supposed to be a glum year for green stocks as US President Donald Trump pushed his Big Oil agenda. Instead, the sector is booming as artificial intelligence (AI) powers massive demand for all kinds of energy. The S&P Global Clean Energy…
Read MoreAustralia police responding after gunshots reported at Bondi beach
Australian police said on Sunday two people were in custody after reports of gunshots at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. “The police operation is ongoing and we continue to urge people to avoid the area,” New South Wales police state in a post on X. The Sydney Morning Herald said there were reports of multiple shots fired…
Read MoreSingapore insurers brace for 2026 as medical inflation climbs and IP rules tighten
Despite challenges, longer-term demographic and wealth trends remain supportive, observers say [SINGAPORE] Medical inflation is expected to remain one of the most pressing challenges for Singapore’s insurance sector in 2026, say industry players and observers, as healthcare costs continue to outpace general inflation. This pressure comes even as the Ministry of Health (MOH) prepares to…
Read MoreIowa National Guard soldiers ID’d as victims in deadly Syria ISIS attack
The US troops who were killed and injured in Saturday’s ambush attack in Syria were members of the Iowa National Guard, a senior US official told Fox News. An ISIS gunman opened fire with an automatic weapon in the central Syrian town of Palmyra, killing two Iowa National Guard soldiers and an American civilian translator, the…
Read MoreSt. Louis Pediatrician Admits to Writing Prescriptions for Drugs in Exchange for Sexual Favors, Money
A pediatrician in Missouri accused of writing prescriptions in exchange for sex and money has pleaded guilty. As reported by WNEM, Dr. Craig A. Spiegel, who practiced in Bridgeton, admitted to illegally distributing controlled substances, making false statements in court, and conspiracy to distribute drugs. Spiegel was originally facing 24 counts total, but the rest…
Read MoreUrho Vaakanainen replaces Scott Morrow in lineup as Mike Sullivan’s Rangers search continues
Head coach Mike Sullivan continues to search for the best third defensive pair combination. Urho Vaakanainen drew back into the lineup for the first time since Nov. 26 in Saturday night’s 5-4 overtime win against the Canadiens, after the Finnish blueliner was a healthy scratch in the previous seven games to make it 14 times…
Read MoreDes Moines Man Accused of Installing More Than 100 Hidden Cameras Inside Porta Pottys at Public Events
A Des Moines man who was already facing nearly 100 charges in state court over hidden cameras found in portable toilets at public events has now been charged federally. A federal grand jury in Des Moines returned a 13-count indictment on Wednesday, Dec. 10 charging Tyler Boyd Pavlick, 32, with offenses related to sexual exploitation…
Read MoreCharlie Bullen gets chance to right his Giants wrongs from coordinator debut
At least the next time will not be the first time. Charlie Bullen got through his debut as a novice defensive coordinator, making the in-game calls for the first time two weeks ago in the Giants’ 33-15 loss to the Patriots. There were some good moments and plenty of not good in another bad day…
Read MoreAaron Glenn making progress with his Jets penalties vow
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Aaron Glenn made no secret in training camp about one of his objectives in his first season as Jets coach. Glenn made it a point he drove home constantly that the team needed to get penalties down this season. The Jets led the NFL in penalties in 2023 and 2024 under former…
Read MoreFormer Tallahassee Church Leader Sentenced for Sexual Conduct with a Minor
A former leader of a local church was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison on a charge of sexual exploitation of a child, prosecutors said Dec. 12. Hunter Chase Eubanks, 31, of Tallahassee, had pleaded guilty in September, according to a news release from U.S. Attorney Jack Heekin. “Our children depend upon us to…
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