Posts by Liam Redmond
Bank of Japan puts self-defence ahead of solidarity with Fed’s Powell
[ad_1] The Bank of Japan’s absence from a list of central banks lining up to support Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell reflects its aversion to politics and the government’s reluctance to cross the US, with an early election on the horizon. In a sign of the sensitivity of the matter, the BOJ informally consulted the…
Read MoreSingapore stocks edge up in line with regional rise; STI gains 0.1%
[ad_1] Across the broader market, advancers outnumber decliners 338 to 214, with 1.7 billion shares worth S$1.6 billion changing hands [SINGAPORE] Singapore shares ended higher on Wednesday (Jan 14) as stock market sentiment remained upbeat across Asia. The Straits Times Index (STI) edged up 5.38 points or 0.1 per cent to 4,812.51. Across the wider…
Read MoreSecret Service agent assigned to JD Vance placed on leave after alleged security leak
[ad_1] A US Secret Service (USSS) employee assigned to Vice President JD Vance’s protective detail has been placed on administrative leave after an undercover video released by independent journalist James O’Keefe allegedly showed the agent leaking sensitive security information, the agency confirmed to Fox News. The USSS is investigating and said the employee’s security clearance has…
Read MoreChina investigates Trip.com over alleged antitrust conduct
[ad_1] [BEIJING] China is investigating Trip.com Group, the country’s largest online travel agency, over alleged antitrust conduct, according to the State Administration for Market Regulation. The company is being investigated for allegedly “abusing” its dominant market position and engaging in monopolistic practices, it said in a statement on Wednesday (Jan 14). While the agency did…
Read MoreJollibee CFO says growth supports 2027 US listing of international arm
[ad_1] The international business accounts for 6,800 of 10,300 stores by the end of last year’s third quarter [MANILA/SINGAPORE] Jollibee Foods’ international business is “ready to be a standalone”, its global chief financial officer said on Wednesday (Jan 14), as the Philippine fast-food group prepares to spinoff overseas operations to list on a US exchange…
Read MoreScarce landed housing land will entice developers hungry to serve aspiring landed home buyers.
[ad_1] Group’s undervalued share price is unwarranted given its rare landed housing landbank [SINGAPORE] Many affluent Singaporeans aspire to live in private landed homes, the purchase of which is generally restricted to Singapore citizens. Between Q4 2019 and Q4 2025, partly driven by the need for more space in the wake of the Covid pandemic,…
Read MoreAt least 32 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand
[ad_1] [BANGKOK] A train derailed in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday (Jan 14) after a construction crane fell on three of its carriages, killing at least 32 people and injuring more than 60, police said. The accident took place on Wednesday morning in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, 230 km northeast of Bangkok, on…
Read MoreDear Abby: My brother isn’t speaking to me because I refused to give him sensitive information
[ad_1] DEAR ABBY: My older brother, age 70, is making his estate plans with his partner. We have no other siblings or children. I told him I’m financially secure and don’t need him to leave me anything, but he insisted on having my Social Security number, saying it’s needed for beneficiary bequests. I called him…
Read MorePrudential taps ex-HSBC veteran Douglas Flint as chairman
[ad_1] Flint, who was chairman of HSBC until 2017, will replace Shriti Vadera and will join the board in March [LONDON] Prudential has appointed Douglas Flint as its next chairman, becoming the second Asia-focused insurer to recruit a high-profile financial heavyweight from HSBC Holdings for the role. Flint, who was chairman of HSBC until 2017,…
Read MoreGrammy-nominated musician John Forté found dead at 50 in Massachusetts home
[ad_1] John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees and the Refugee Camp All-Stars among others, has died at age 50. He was found dead Monday afternoon in his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts, according to police. Chilmark Police Chief Sean Slavin said in a statement that there were no signs of…
Read MoreRenee Nicole Good’s Family Issues Emotional Statement and Denies Online Rumors She Has Lengthy Criminal History
[ad_1] The family of Renee Nicole Good, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis when her SUV made contact with him, was compelled to speak out emotionally to quash unfounded rumors that she had a lengthy criminal history. A lot of rumors have been circulating surrounding Good and her death over…
Read MoreFlorida Republican Rep. Neal Dunn announces retirement from Congress after five terms
[ad_1] Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Fla., announced Tuesday that he will not seek re-election, saying in a statement that he plans to step away from Congress after five terms. Dunn, a physician and Army surgeon, said he wanted to “pass the torch to new conservative leaders, return home to Panama City, and spend more precious time…
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