Posts by Liam Redmond
China’s trade volumes hit record in week before Trump-Xi summit
This could signal exporters rushing goods out of the country as uncertainty hovers over tariffs Published Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · 10:27 AM CHINESE ports had their busiest week in history ahead of the approaching summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, extending a boom in shipments abroad in a possible…
Read MoreJohn Harbaugh says ‘all options are open’ as Jaxson Dart leaves Giants QB void
John Harbaugh is open to adding a veteran quarterback following the news that Jaxson Dart’s season is done before it really kicked into gear. Dart’s injury has upended the Giants’ season only two weeks in and now puts Jameis Winston in the starter role, with Jake Haener moving up from the practice squad to serve…
Read MoreChina’s ‘lipstick king’ confronts slower growth, AI disruption in livestream shopping
Published Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · 09:46 AM [SHANGHAI] For nearly a decade, China’s “lipstick king” has been the face of the livestream shopping industry, helping to grow a niche format into one of the country’s most important retail channels. Now, despite slowing growth and artificial intelligence reshaping the sector, Li Jiaqi, famed for selling…
Read MoreChanel plans to keep investing in China despite demand downturn
Luxury brands face weak demand in the country amid an economic slowdown and property market crisis Published Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · 09:28 AM [PARIS] Chanel plans to keep investing in China, undeterred by the downturn in the country that has hit the luxury industry hard. “When I look at China long term, it continues…
Read MoreLakers’ 2026-27 roster deeper than 2025-26 despite losing talent
With media day and the start of training camp on the horizon, Lakers offseason roster reconstruction is about to come back into focus. Will the Lakers’ roster changes around superstar guard Luka Doncic and star guard Austin Reaves, which included adding nine new players and saying goodbye to half of last season’s group, produce the…
Read MoreMorgan Stanley investment-bank list leaked in e-mail boo-boo
Published Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · 08:51 AM A MORGAN Stanley staffer accidentally leaked an internal document listing more than 100 investment-banking deals the firm is pitching and monitoring in Asia, revealing details of the bank’s pipeline, according to people familiar with the matter. The list contained candidates for initial public offerings, spanning from China…
Read MoreGold holds drop as higher oil and hot US data fan rate hike bets
Bullion has been dictated by the US Federal Reserve’s rate outlook in recent weeks Published Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · 08:50 AM [SINGAPORE] Gold held a decline as resurgent energy prices and stronger-than-expected US economic data increased bets the US Federal Reserve might again raise interest rates to combat inflation. Bullion was trading around US$4,290…
Read MoreStocks to watch: Keppel Reit, Thai Beverage, Nio, Olam, Multi-Chem
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Sep 24): Keppel Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) : The manager of the trust on Wednesday said that it has entered an agreement to sell T Tower – a freehold Grade A office building in Seoul – to a…
Read MoreStocks to watch: Keppel Reit, Thai Beverage, Olam, Multi-Chem
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Sep 24): Keppel Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) : The manager of the trust on Wednesday said that it has entered an agreement to sell T Tower – a freehold Grade A office building in Seoul – to a…
Read MoreShipping stocks eclipse chips in Asia as freight rates jump
Published Thu, Sep 24, 2026 · 08:34 AM ASIA’S hottest trade in 2026 is not all about chips. Shipping stocks are sailing ahead as geopolitical tensions drive up freight rates, boosting the earnings outlook for container liners. A Goldman Sachs gauge of Asia shipping has climbed about 17 per cent this quarter, while an index…
Read MoreMeta debuts US$349 camera-free Ray-Bans and brings Muse to glasses
META Platforms is expanding its smart-glasses lineup with camera-free models, support for the popular new Muse assistant and a hearing-aid mode. At its Connect conference on Wednesday (Sep 23), the social media giant unveiled the Ray-Ban Meta Audio, its first pair of glasses without cameras. The company also introduced a third-generation model of its camera-equipped…
Read MoreChina expanding nuclear arsenal at alarming rate, analysis shows — despite Xi’s calls to de-escalate
China’s nuclear arsenal is vastly expanding under President Xi Jinping – despite his claimed desire to scale back the world’s doomsday weapons, according to a new report. At least seven nuclear test and construction facilities have cropped up or been expanded in recent months, with vast networks of infrastructure and testing sites being built across…
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