Taiwan leads Asian stocks higher in 2024 — but Trump tariffs, China economy cloud region's outlook

The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) announced the acquisition of two land parcels from the Malaysian government to facilitate the redevelopment of Woodlands Checkpoint, aimed at alleviating chronic congestion. The project, which begins in 2025, includes constructing new automated clearance facilities and extending the Bukit Timah Expressway to improve traffic flow. By 2050, daily traveler volume is projected to reach 400,000, necessitating this expansion to enhance efficiency and secure cross-border travel. Full Article

In North Wales, Enfinium is testing technology to capture carbon dioxide emissions from its waste-to-energy incinerator, aiming to clean its output and potentially earn credits under a proposed UK emissions trading scheme overhaul. The government plans to allow companies that remove CO₂ to sell allowances to polluters, which could incentivize carbon removal technologies, though critics warn it may undermine current emission reduction efforts. While some experts support the initiative, concerns persist about the adequacy of...

An entire residential road in Bixton Close, Northwick, Worcester, was evacuated by a bomb squad after a man accidentally pulled the pin on a World War Two RG-42 grenade he bought for £30 at an antiques market over a year ago. Upon pulling the pin, the grenade emitted a noise, prompting him to evacuate the property and alert neighbors before calling the police, who established a 100m cordon. The bomb squad x-rayed the device, confirming...

A teenager named Harry Nickerson, suspected of fatally stabbing teacher Diane Peterson at Branham High School in San Jose, California, in 1978, was identified after a relative revealed a confession made shortly after the murder. Nickerson, who died by suicide in 1993, had previously been a suspect, with some witnesses claiming he implicated himself; however, DNA efforts to confirm his involvement were unsuccessful. A recent statement from a relative provided unique knowledge of the crime,...

SummaryThe Trump administration is proposing an interim plan allowing Iran to enrich uranium at low levels while negotiating a comprehensive deal to prevent nuclear weapon development, as reported by the New York Times. The plan includes building nuclear reactors in Iran and managing enrichment facilities with regional partners, but Iranian officials insist on maintaining their right to enrich uranium, a point of contention as President Trump opposes any enrichment. The deal remains vague on key...

Warner Bros Discovery shareholders voted against CEO David Zaslav's $52 million pay package amid significant share price declines, although the vote is nonbinding. Zaslav's compensation has faced scrutiny since a $247 million stock options-heavy package was awarded in 2021, with investors criticizing the board's alignment of his pay to cash flow goals. Amidst nearly 60% share value losses since the 2022 merger and a lowered credit rating by S&P Global, analysts suggest a potential spin-off...