Posts by Liam Redmond
New Zealand raises rates by 25 bps, flags further hikes to curb inflation pressures
[WELLINGTON] New Zealand’s central bank raised its benchmark official cash rate by 25 basis points to 2.5 per cent on Wednesday (Jul 8) and made clear that further rate hikes are necessary to return inflation to target despite a still-fragile economic recovery. The decision was in line with 22 of 28 economists polled by Reuters,…
Read More5 reasons the best founders treat one-on-ones like product sprints
One-on-ones often become the first meeting founders stop protecting when calendars get crowded. Customer calls feel more urgent, investor updates demand attention, and product deadlines seem impossible to move. Yet many experienced founders eventually realize that skipping these conversations quietly creates problems that are far more expensive than the hour they thought they were saving.…
Read MoreAmazon seeks to raise at least US$25 billion from bond sale
The company is selling the debt in as many as eight tranches, ranging from three to 40 years Published Tue, Jul 7, 2026 · 10:31 PM [NEW YORK] Amazon.com is looking to raise at least US$25 billion from a US dollar bond sale, its latest funding push as the company ramps up investment in artificial…
Read More‘The View’ co-host Sunny Hostin laments ‘I suddenly feel unsafe’ in neighborhoods with American flags
“The View” co-host Sunny Hostin repeated her assertion from 2021 that she feels uncomfortable or unsafe while visiting neighborhoods where homes are flying the American flag. While discussing celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary and the state of the country, Hostin recalled a previous occasion in 2021 when she said on the show that she feels uncomfortable…
Read MoreWon’s 24-hour trading debut passes with below-average volume
The US dollar-won pair’s spot trading volume was 6% under the average of the past 30 days Published Tue, Jul 7, 2026 · 03:02 PM [SEOUL] Trading in the South Korean won passed with below-average volume on its first day of round the clock dealing during a largely uneventful session, compared to the past 30…
Read MoreDBS shares rise 1.8% to hit all-time intraday high as sentiment improves
[SINGAPORE] Shares of DBS Bank hit an all-time high on Tuesday (Jul 7) as the stock rose as much as 1.8 per cent, with the two other banks also making gains. Its counter climbed to S$68.14 as at 9.51 am, having added S$1.23 from its closing price on Monday. Over 1 million shares had changed…
Read More3 reasons why your best ideas happen away from your laptop
If you’ve ever spent hours staring at your screen, convinced that the next breakthrough is one more brainstorming session away, you’re not alone. Many founders assume that more time at the keyboard equals better thinking. Yet some of the biggest insights arrive while walking the dog, driving home, taking a shower, or grabbing coffee with…
Read MoreAI actor Tilly Norwood to star in first movie
Controversial AI creation Tilly Norwood will star in her first movie, a comedy drama called “Misaligned.” The AI film portrays Norwood as an artificial intelligence being with “no real body” and no lived experience but with access to everyone else’s, according to Particle 6, the London-based company behind Norwood. Norwood drew intense ire from many…
Read More4 unspoken fears every first-time manager secretly has
Stepping into your first management role can feel like getting promoted into a job nobody fully explains. One day you’re judged by your own performance. The next, you’re responsible for helping other people succeed, navigating difficult conversations, and making decisions that affect an entire team. It’s exciting, but it’s also surprisingly lonely. Many first-time managers…
Read MoreNvidia supplier Unimicron seeks US$1.4 billion share sale amid AI boom
An AI frenzy that has lifted the Taiwanese chip supplier’s stock more than 700% over the past 12 months Published Mon, Jul 6, 2026 · 06:57 PM [TAIPEI] Unimicron Technology is seeking as much as US$1.4 billion from a sale of global depositary shares, according to terms of the deal seen by Bloomberg News, capitalising…
Read MoreChina test-launches a ballistic missile in a South Pacific nuclear-free zone
China’s military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile Monday from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific in a rare move that drew protest and concerns from countries in the region. The missile was launched at 12:01 p.m. and carried a dummy warhead, according the official Xinhua News Agency. China last conducted a missile…
Read MoreByteDance, Alibaba pull AI companions as Beijing tightens rules
In the US, tech platforms have come under intense legal scrutiny for similar features Published Mon, Jul 6, 2026 · 12:23 PM BYTEDANCE and Alibaba are pulling the plug on features that let users build and chat with artificial intelligence companions, preparing for new Chinese regulations governing human interactions with AI. ByteDance’s Doubao, China’s most…
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