Posts by Liam Redmond
Indonesia’s Destry wins parliament’s backing as central bank chief, to prioritise stability
Cooperation with state agencies would not compromise central bank independence, said Destry at her Aug 26 vetting Published Tue, Sep 1, 2026 · 12:25 PM — Updated Tue, Sep 1, 2026 · 02:29 PM [JAKARTA] Indonesia’s incoming central bank governor Destry Damayanti on Tuesday (Sep 1) said economic stability would be her top priority, after…
Read MoreNorth Carolina teen dies from rare brain-eating amoeba typically linked to freshwater swimming
A North Carolina teenager died after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba found in lakes, rivers and other freshwater sources, according to authorities and reports. The boy, identified by family as Moises Ponce Mendoza, died on Monday after developing the uncommon illness caused by Naegleria fowleri, the Guardian reported. Moises Ponce Mendoza, a North Carolina teen…
Read MoreAustralian, New Zealand dollars pause near multi-month peaks as bond selloff deepens
Published Tue, Sep 1, 2026 · 11:52 AM [SYDNEY] The Australian and New Zealand dollars loitered near multi-month highs on Tuesday (Sep 1) as a global selloff in bonds kept investors cautious, although domestic economic data offered support at the margin. Selling across global debt markets saw Australian 10-year bond yields spike 9 basis points…
Read MoreWhy fast fashion giant Shein faces an uphill battle to regain its mojo
Its debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange comes at a difficult time for the company DURING the height of the Covid-19 pandemic six years ago, a little-known online retailer called Shein struck gold. Its intensive social media campaign promoting ultra-cheap clothes, including US$5 floral halternecks and US$10 pajamas, coincided with people stuck at home…
Read MoreTrinity Rodman supports boyfriend Ben Shelton during hard-fought US Open win
Trinity Rodman’s luck rubbed off on Ben Shelton a bit on Monday as the U.S. women’s national team star cheered on her tennis player beau in the first round of the U.S. Open on Monday, with Shelton taking down Tallon Griekspoor in four sets. After Rodman helped her Washington Spirit pick up a win in…
Read MoreCalifornia teacher, 34, who had sex with boy under 15, sobs in court after being torn apart by his mother
A former Riverside teacher broke down in tears on Monday as her victim’s mother recounted the horrific torment of her 14-year-old son who was abused by his pedophile teacher. The mother spoke as Amanda Leigh Quinonez sobbed in the dock at the Riverside Superior Court for sentencing after having a sexual relationship with her student…
Read MoreUOB Private Bank appoints UBS’ Dominique Boer as Asean market head
Boer, who has held senior roles at UBS and Credit Suisse, will take up the position on Sep 17 [SINGAPORE] UOB Private Bank has appointed Dominique Boer as its regional market head for Asean, as the lender continues to build out its wealth management business across the region. Boer will join UOB on Sep 17…
Read MoreDonald Trump Jr’s venture capital firm leads US$1 billion funding round for Polymarket
Published Tue, Sep 1, 2026 · 09:49 AM DONALD Trump Jr’s venture capital firm, 1789 Capital, is leading a new funding round in Polymarket that values the prediction market at US$21 billion, a spokesperson for 1789 Capital said on Monday (Aug 31). Polymarket plans to raise US$1 billion, including around US$300 million from 1789 Capital,…
Read MoreMets Lose Luis Robert Jr. + September Call-Ups & Offseason Questions | Straight Outta Flushing
Mets are moving on from Luis Robert Jr. after the Orioles claimed the veteran outfielder off waivers. So what does his short tenure in Queens say about New York’s failed 2026 roster? On the latest episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward react to the Robert news, breakdown the Mets’ September call-ups…
Read MoreKeppel DC Reit spends US$1.2 billion on two freehold data centres in Japan
[SINGAPORE] Keppel DC Reit and Keppel on Tuesday (Sep 1) said that they have indirectly agreed to collectively buy nearly all of two Tokyo data centres for 190 billion yen (US$1.2 billion). Together, the two will own 90 per cent of Tokyo Data Centre 4 and Tokyo Data Centre 5, two freehold, hyperscale fully-fitted co-location…
Read MoreKeppel DC Reit buys two freehold data centres in Japan for US$1.2 billion
The Reit manager plans to raise at least S$600 million through a private placement [SINGAPORE] Keppel DC Reit and Keppel on Tuesday (Sep 1) said that they have indirectly agreed to collectively buy nearly all of two Tokyo data centres for 190 billion yen (US$1.2 billion). Together, the two will own 90 per cent of…
Read MoreKeppel DC Reit buys two freehold data centres in Japan for US$1.1 billion
Its manager also plans to raise at least S$600 million through a private placement [SINGAPORE] Keppel DC Reit and Keppel on Tuesday (Sep 1) said that they have indirectly agreed to collectively buy 90 per cent stakes in two Tokyo data centres for about 171 billion yen (US$1.1 billion). The two parties will thus jointly…
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