Posts by Liam Redmond
OCBC to cut wealth onboarding to 15 business days with agentic AI; simple cases in one day
[SINGAPORE] OCBC is looking to cut onboarding time across all its wealth clients to 15 business days using agentic artificial intelligence. Depending on the client profile, straightforward cases could also potentially be onboarded within a day, the bank announced on Wednesday (Jul 29). Loretta Yuen, OCBC’s head of group legal and compliance, said: “This is…
Read MorePop Mart brings Labubu to the dessert table in global bakery push
Published Wed, Jul 29, 2026 · 11:30 AM POP Mart, the Beijing-based maker of collectible “blind box” toys including the toothy-grinned Labubu, is diversifying its business by opening its first international bakery in Singapore. The toymaker is turning its best-known characters into three-dimensional edible treats, from black sesame Labubu popsicles to double cheesecake Molly. The…
Read MoreExclusive | Hero teen lifeguard who saved boy from pounding California surf rescued others that day, dad reveals
A teenage lifeguard lauded by President Trump for risking his life to save a 10-year-old boy from monster waves at a Santa Cruz beach rescued even more swimmers that day, his proud family revealed. The family of Ryder Williams, 16, who said they’re trying to shield the humble teen from national attention following the dramatic…
Read MoreAustralia’s inflation undershoots forecasts, spurring traders to pare RBA hike bets
The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised the key interest rate three times this year so far Published Wed, Jul 29, 2026 · 10:33 AM [SYDNEY] Australian consumer price inflation slowed a tick in the June quarter as fuel costs eased from peaks, while core inflation undershot forecasts and lessened pressure for a further hike…
Read MoreAsian stock rout deepens as AI worries grip markets
The region’s chipmakers are central to 2026’s tech-driven rally and more recent concerns about its staying power Published Wed, Jul 29, 2026 · 10:07 AM — Updated Wed, Jul 29, 2026 · 02:06 PM [SINGAPORE] Asian stocks sank on Wednesday (Jul 29), extending a vicious sell-off as anxiety about artificial intelligence valuations and whether the…
Read MoreHarrison Bader’s scooter crash adds farcical twist to Giants’ nightmare season
The San Francisco Giants’ season has already gone horribly wrong. Harrison Bader somehow found a way to make it stranger. Bader had been scheduled to visit a foot and ankle specialist Monday in Indianapolis about the plantar fasciitis that has kept him out since May 30. Before making the trip, however, the veteran outfielder further…
Read MoreAustralia shares reclaim 9,000-point mark on Rio Tinto, CSL boost
Published Wed, Jul 29, 2026 · 09:53 AM AUSTRALIA’S benchmark stock index rose for a third straight session on Wednesday (Jul 29), reclaiming the 9,000-point mark as Rio Tinto’s results lifted miners, while gains in CSL provided further support. The S&P/ASX 200 index rose 0.9 per cent to 9,028.00 points as of 0013 GMT, its…
Read MoreSIA shares fall over 4% after Q1 earnings dive
[SINGAPORE] Shares of national carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) on Wednesday (Jul 29) morning dipped by over 4 per cent, following the release of its Q1 FY2026 earnings. The counter was down 4 per cent in early trade, before declining further to S$7.44 as at 9.15 am, down 4.3 per cent or S$0.33, after 2.8 million…
Read MoreBank Indonesia committed to strengthening efforts to stabilise rupiah
The rupiah has weakened past 18,000 per US dollar after the resignation of BI governor Perry Warjiyo on Jul 27 Published Wed, Jul 29, 2026 · 09:22 AM [JAKARTA] Indonesia’s central bank said in a statement on Wednesday (Jul 29) that its efforts to stabilise the rupiah will be strengthened in order to achieve inflation…
Read MoreEGP Energy shares rise 23.5% above IPO price on trading debut
The counter begins trading at S$0.55, up from its initial public offering price of S$0.51 [SINGAPORE] Shares of electrical infrastructure solutions and service provider EGP Energy Corporation rose on Wednesday (Jul 29) morning on its trading debut on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). The counter began trading at S$0.55, up 7.8 per cent from its initial…
Read MoreEGP Energy shares open 7.8% above IPO price on trading debut
The counter begins trading at S$0.55, up from its initial public offering price of S$0.51 [SINGAPORE] Shares of electrical infrastructure solutions and service provider EGP Energy Corporation rose on Wednesday (Jul 29) morning on its trading debut on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). The counter began trading at S$0.55, up 7.8 per cent from its initial…
Read MoreEGP Energy shares close 21.6% above IPO price on trading debut
Group announces a S$1.1 million contract win after the end of its first trading day [SINGAPORE] Shares of electrical infrastructure solutions and service provider EGP Energy Corp rose on Wednesday (Jul 29) morning on its trading debut on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). The counter began trading at S$0.55, up 7.8 per cent from its initial…
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