Posts by Liam Redmond
Tokyo inflation slows again, vexing path to Bank of Japan rate hike
Published Fri, May 29, 2026 · 08:44 AM [TOKYO] Tokyo’s key inflation gauge unexpectedly cooled to the slowest pace in four years, complicating the messaging for Bank of Japan policymakers who may try to justify an interest-rate hike as early as next month. The consumer price index excluding fresh food rose 1.3 per cent in…
Read MoreTokyo inflation slowdown unlikely to derail Bank of Japan rate hike
Published Fri, May 29, 2026 · 08:44 AM — Updated Fri, May 29, 2026 · 10:46 AM [TOKYO] Tokyo’s key inflation gauge unexpectedly cooled to the slowest pace in four years, complicating the messaging for Bank of Japan (BOJ) policymakers who may try to justify an interest-rate hike as early as next month. The consumer…
Read MoreSeatrium eyes S$28 billion in project opportunities amid global race for energy security
[SINGAPORE] Offshore and marine player Seatrium is eyeing more than S$28 billion in project opportunities over the next two years, as the Middle East conflict escalates the global race to secure energy supply. Higher oil prices are providing “a supportive environment for offshore energy infrastructure investments”, said Seatrium chief executive officer Chris Ong on Friday…
Read MoreSeatrium posts S$15.5 billion net order book for Q1
[SINGAPORE] Seatrium reported a net order book of S$15.5 billion across 24 projects for its first quarter ended Mar 31, 2026, with delivery dates till 2033. According to the business update released on Friday (May 29), during the period, two legacy projects – the trailing suction hopper dredger Frederick Paup to Manson Construction and the…
Read MoreSeatrium posts S$15.5 billion net order book as at end-March
[SINGAPORE] Seatrium reported a net order book of S$15.5 billion across 24 projects as at its first quarter ended Mar 31, 2026, with delivery dates till 2033. According to the business update released on Friday (May 29), during the period, two legacy projects – the trailing suction hopper dredger Frederick Paup to Manson Construction and…
Read MoreCapitaLand Ascott Trust to divest The Robertson House for S$360 million
[SINGAPORE] CapitaLand Ascott Trust (Clas) will sell its upscale hotel, The Robertson House by The Crest Collection, to an unrelated third party for S$360 million, it said on Friday (May 29). The hotel, located along Unity Street in Singapore, will be divested at 4 per cent above book value, and an exit yield of 2.3…
Read MoreGold holds gain as US-Iran ceasefire extension calm inflation fears
Published Fri, May 29, 2026 · 08:08 AM GOLD held a gain after reports that the US and Iran had reached a tentative deal to extend a ceasefire and work toward an agreement to end the Middle East war eased inflation concerns. Bullion traded around US$4,495 an ounce, after closing up 1 per cent on…
Read MoreNick Bosa reveals Bosa brothers reunion plans amid 49ers rumors
Nick Bosa may have poured cold water on the idea of an immediate family reunion in San Francisco, but he certainly didn’t shut the door on it. When Bosa met with reporters after Thursday’s practice, the 49ers star edge rusher responded to growing speculation about whether or not his brother, Joey Bosa, would be joining…
Read MoreUS imposes fresh sanctions on Iran’s military oil sales
8 vessels involved in transporting Iranian crude oil and petroleum products to global markets were also sanctioned Published Fri, May 29, 2026 · 07:43 AM [WASHINGTON] The US said on Thursday (May 28) it has imposed new sanctions on Iran’s military oil trade, even as Washington and Teheran reached a tentative agreement to extend their…
Read MoreStream It Or Skip It: ‘My Two Cents’ on Netflix, where Italian cartoonist Zerocalcare’s alter ego deals with friends in trouble, old bullies and his armadillo conscience
Sometimes watching the animated series of Italian cartoonist Zerocalcare can feel like being inside a pinball machine; his animated alter ego Zero’s stream of consciousness goes down so many asides and blind alleys that there sometimes doesn’t feel like there’s a story there. But when the story does become apparent, it’s usually a pretty good…
Read MoreNot beyond compare: Genting Singapore’s weak hand is getting harder to hide
It’s hard not to compare RWS with its high-flying rival MBS, even though they target different market segments [SINGAPORE] Every gambler should know when to hold ‘em, when to fold ‘em, when to walk away, and when to run, according to Kenny Rogers’ classic song. This sagely advice could not be more appropriate for Genting…
Read MoreSGX-listed palm oil players under pressure as Indonesia’s commodity export overhaul stokes fears
Companies face heightened regulatory risks and the scale of policy roll-out poses execution hurdles: analysts [SINGAPORE] Shares of Singapore Exchange (SGX)-listed palm oil players have come under pressure after Indonesia unveiled plans to centralise exports of key natural resources through a state-owned enterprise. The move has raised fresh concerns over policy risks for plantation firms…
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