Posts by Liam Redmond
2026 Celestial Event: The Biggest, Brightest Moon of Winter is About to Rise — Don’t Miss the Wolf Supermoon!
As winter nights stretch long and cold, the moon takes centre stage, rising like a glowing lantern over the horizon. Early January will offer skywatchers a dramatic celestial welcome to the new year, as the first full moon of 2026 appears not only full, but bigger and brighter than usual — a spectacle known as…
Read MoreVietnam’s Tra Fish Exports Set to Near $2.2B in 2025 as Brazil Emerges as Key Growth Market
Vietnam’s tra fish (pangasius) exports are projected to approach US$2.2 billion in 2025, reflecting steady expansion in several major markets, delegates heard at a conference reviewing the industry’s performance this year and outlining priorities for 2026, according to the Vietnam News Agency. Brazil stood out as the strongest-performing market for Vietnam’s tra fish sector in…
Read MoreSBS Entertainment Awards 2025 Winners List
Winners of SBS Entertainment Awards 2025, hosted by Jun Hyun Moo, Cha Tae Hyun, and Lee Soo Ji, are being honored at the SBS Prism Tower in Sangam-dong, Seoul, on Tuesday (December 30). People across the globe are curious to find who will take home the Grand Prize (Daesang) this year. The annual award show…
Read MoreAI memory demand propels Kioxia to world’s best-performing stock
[TOKYO] Artificial intelligence’s insatiable appetite for data storage has delivered Japanese memory chipmaker Kioxia Holdings world-beating stock gains this year, a sign that the AI boom is alive and well despite recent market jitters. Kioxia’s shares have risen around 540 per cent year-to-date, outperforming all other members of the MSCI World Index and making it…
Read MoreAcquisition will be completed in second half of 2026 and make SUTL Enterprise the largest owner-operator of integrated marinas in Singapore
Acquisition will be completed in second half of 2026, making SUTL Enterprise the largest owner-operator of integrated marinas in Singapore [SINGAPORE] Marina developer and operator SUTL Enterprise (SUTL) will acquire Marina at Keppel Bay from Keppel Bay for S$40 million. Mainboard-listed SUTL said in a bourse filing on Tuesday (Dec 30) that it entered into…
Read MoreRenminbi climbs past 7 per US dollar onshore for first time since 2023
A stronger currency makes imports cheaper, and aids China authorities’ long-term goal of internationalising the currency [HONG KONG] The renminbi strengthened beyond the key seven per US dollar level in the more tightly controlled onshore market for the first time since 2023, signalling China’s comfort with further currency appreciation. The currency rose as much as…
Read MoreIndonesia to cut mining output quotas to support prices
It’s to ensure the prices of mineral commodities are “rational”, allowing the government in turn to earn more revenues [JAKARTA] The Indonesian government will cut mining output quotas in order to support the prices of commodities like coal, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said in an interview with local news channel TvOne on…
Read MoreState officials and daycare manager push back on viral video fraud allegations in Minnesota
Minnesota officials and a daycare manager denied fraud allegations Monday after a viral video questioned state-funded child care centers, with both sides disputing claims that the facility was closed or improperly collecting taxpayer money. The allegations stem from a viral video posted by independent journalist Nick Shirley showing visits to several Minnesota daycare facilities, including Quality Learning Center…
Read MoreFrom Eggslut to 1880: Despite 2025’s closures, Singapore’s retail and entertainment sectors are not shrinking, say observers
Exits by notable brands from Cathay Cineplexes to Eggslut likely signal market recalibration rather than a contraction, they say [SINGAPORE] Singapore’s retail and entertainment landscape faced high-profile closures and downsizing in 2025, with businesses battling cost pressures and stiff competition. Dampened consumer sentiment also contributed to the tough business climate. Singapore’s consumer sentiment score was…
Read MoreNice To Not Meet You Ending, Episode 16 (Finale): Wi Jeong Sin Makes Final Move Against Lee Dae Ho
Nice To Not Meet You episode 16 will air on tvN on Tuesday (December 30) at 8:50 PM KST. The chapter is likely to feature the downfall of Lee Dae Ho. In the preview, Wi Jeong Sin makes her final move against the businessman after teaming up with Lim Hyeon Jun and Gwon Se Na.…
Read MoreMacaulay Culkin abides by a strict set of rules for fans who approach him in public
Macaulay Culkin has a set of ground rules for fans who want to approach him in public. The former child star revealed on “SmartLess,” hosted by Jason Bateman and Will Arnett, that while he adores his fans, he prefers they keep their distance when he’s spending time with his family. “Don’t approach me when I’m…
Read MoreJapan’s Nikkei trims 2025 surge as tech stocks take a breather
[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share gauge edged lower on the final trading day of 2025, dragged down by the technology sector that has been a key driver of the year’s massive gains. The benchmark Nikkei 225 Index slid 0.4 per cent to close at 50,339.48 on Tuesday (Dec 30), while the broader Topix lost 0.5 per…
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