Posts by Liam Redmond
Geely’s Caocao to deploy thousands of fully customised robotaxis in 2027
Large-scale delivery and deployment of the Eva Cab is expected in 2028 before the fleet expands to 100,000 by 2030: CEO of ride-hailing arm Published Fri, Apr 24, 2026 · 07:36 PM [BEIJING] Caocao, the ride-hailing arm of Chinese automaker Geely, plans to deploy thousands of robotaxis globally in 2027, its CEO said on Friday…
Read MoreStocks to watch: ST Engineering, CICT, CLI, Suntec Reit, Sheng Siong, Frasers Centerpoint Trust, Clint
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Apr 24): ST Engineering : The impact of the Middle East war, alongside higher fuel and logistics costs, is assessed to be ”not material at the group level”, said ST Engineering chief executive officer Vincent Chong on Thursday at…
Read MorePatriots Coach Mike Vrabel to Seek Counseling Amid Release of New Bombshell Pics
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel will be present for the first two days of the draft but will depart on day three for counseling as new bombshell pics revealing the intimate nature of his relationship with former NFL reporter Dianna Russini come to light. In a statement Wednesday, Vrabel announced that he would…
Read MoreMicrosoft offers voluntary retirement to about 7% of US workers
Eligible workers include personnel whose years of service plus their age totals 70 or more Published Fri, Apr 24, 2026 · 12:35 AM [NEW YORK] Microsoft is offering voluntary retirement to thousands of its employees in the US. About 7 per cent of the US workforce will be eligible for the buyouts, according to a…
Read MoreIran fires on Hormuz ships as US Navy intercepts oil tankers
Published Thu, Apr 23, 2026 · 07:31 AM [HONG KONG/DUBAI] Iranian gunboats fired on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz while the US intercepted two of the Islamic Republic’s oil tankers. A cargo ship and a container vessel came under fire in the waterway on Wednesday (Apr 22), according to a UK Maritime Trade…
Read MoreS&P, Nasdaq close at records on Iran ceasefire extension, earnings
A strong start to earnings season has eased concerns about the health of the US consumer despite rising energy prices from the Iran war. Published Thu, Apr 23, 2026 · 05:49 AM [NEW YORK] US stocks climbed on Wednesday (Apr 22) to send the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to closing records, after US President Donald…
Read MoreReport: Gov. Newsom Spent $1 Billion to Import 400,000 Extra Illegal Migrants
California Governor Gavin Newsom covertly spent $1 billion importing 400,000 migrants from poor countries to serve the state’s Democratic political machine and elite-dominated economy, according to data provided by the Manhattan Institute in New York. “Since Newsom took office, California has granted massive contracts for migrant-related services: more than $250 million to Catholic Charities; $85…
Read MoreBlackstone’s AirTrunk plans its first data centre-backed bond
The company operates data centres in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore Published Wed, Apr 22, 2026 · 01:08 PM [SYDNEY/SINGAPORE] Blackstone-owned data centre operator AirTrunk is looking to raise at least A$500 million (S$456 million) through asset-backed bonds, according to sources familiar with the matter, in what may be one of Asia’s first…
Read MoreTrump Announces Ceasefire Extension Until Iran Submits ‘Unified Proposal’
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that, considering the Iranian government is “seriously fractured,” he is extending the ceasefire with Iran until such time Iran can submit a “unified proposal.” A statement from the president was issued via his Truth Social account after 4:00 p.m. ET to announce the development: Based on the fact that the…
Read MoreKeppel Infrastructure Trust prices S$200 million in notes due 2033 at 2.8%
Net proceeds will be used to fund acquisitions, general working capital purposes, among other things [SINGAPORE] The trustee manager of Keppel Infrastructure Trust (KIT) is proposing to price S$200 million in notes due Apr 28, 2033, at 2.8 per cent per annum. The notes are part of the trust’s S$3 billion multicurrency debt issuance programme,…
Read MoreNam Cheong sells two offshore support vessels for US$36.7 million
Net proceeds will fund the group’s shipbuilding activities, including fleet expansion [SINGAPORE] Shipbuilder Nam Cheong on Tuesday (Apr 21) announced that it is selling two offshore support vessels for US$36.7 million. The buyers are a vessel operator in Indonesia and a government-linked vessel operator in Egypt. The transactions comprised the sale of a new-build multi-purpose…
Read MoreU.S. and Iran Appear Poised for Round 2 of Talks Despite Mixed Reports
The United States and Iran seem poised for a second round of talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, this week, and many, although sometimes conflicting, reports have surfaced on the details. The New York Post reported that Vice President JD Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner were en route to Islamabad on Monday morning, but…
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