Posts by Liam Redmond
ByteDance, 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…
Read MoreEurope’s heatwave is bright spot for China’s portable AC makers
Only a fifth of European households have air conditioning, International Energy Agency data shows Published Mon, Jul 6, 2026 · 08:38 AM [HONG KONG] As heat records shattered across Europe in the last weeks of June and indoor temperatures rose to uncomfortable levels, many of the continent’s residents sought immediate relief in the form of…
Read MoreSK Hynix seeks access to AI investors in US$29 billion Nasdaq listing
THIS week’s US$29 billion US stock-market listing for SK Hynix may be the biggest-ever first-time share sale by a foreign company, but it is not just about raising cash. It is also about competing in the hottest corner of the global stock market – memory chips used in artificial intelligence computing. For years, the South…
Read MoreMetrocon eyes SGX listing through Hatten Land
The S$28 million acquisition will be via the issuance of 107.7 million new shares at S$0.26 each [SINGAPORE] A construction and engineering firm could soon make its Singapore Exchange (SGX) debut by taking over the Catalist listing of embattled Hatten Land . The property developer, which has been under judicial management and suspended from trading…
Read MoreNvidia supplier Hon Hai reports surging sales on solid AI demand
Published Sun, Jul 5, 2026 · 05:36 PM NVIDIA’S server assembly partner Hon Hai Precision Industry reported a stronger-than-expected increase in quarterly sales, a sign of sustained artificial intelligence demand. Revenue grew 52 per cent in June, the company said on Sunday (Jul 5). That indicates Hon Hai’s sales for the second quarter rose almost…
Read MoreNew Jersey coastal city clashes over proposal to transform amusement park into luxury hotel
Officials in New Jersey sparked mixed reactions after voting to pave the way for the redevelopment of a former iconic amusement park. Gillian’s Wonderland Pier in Ocean City was a Jersey Shore landmark that entertained families for decades. David Gillian founded Gillian’s Fun Deck around 1930. Roy Gillian began operating the business as Gillian’s Wonderland Pier in 1965.…
Read MoreThe week of insider buying and buyback activity
Over the five sessions, more than 120 director interests and substantial shareholdings were filed for around 50 primary-listed stocks [SINGAPORE] While the index benchmarks consolidated, director and CEO activity notched higher over the five sessions through to the Jul 2 close. Over the five sessions, more than 120 director interests and substantial shareholdings were filed…
Read MoreLoyalty Beats Talent In Business Every Time
I’ve built companies on spreadsheets, strategies, and smart hires. But the edge that keeps showing up isn’t a tactic. It’s loyalty. Real friendship—yes, friendship—in business outperforms raw talent, fancy titles, and short-term wins. That’s my stance, and I won’t hedge it. Loyal teams win. Loyal partners last. Loyal customers return. Why does this matter? Because…
Read MoreSK Hynix is said to weigh 0.5% fee payout in mega ADR offering
Published Sat, Jul 4, 2026 · 04:15 PM [SEOUL] SK Hynix is considering paying about 0.5 per cent of the proceeds from its US listing – one of the largest share sales ever – to banks working on the deal, according to people familiar with the matter. While SK Hynix has indicated it will issue…
Read MoreJPMorgan sees US$4,500 gold price in Q4, says risks to downside
Published Sat, Jul 4, 2026 · 01:22 PM [BENGALURU] JPMorgan said demand for gold from key sectors would not be as strong as it had expected, limiting the rise in gold prices this year to US$4,300 per ounce in the third quarter and US$4,500 per ounce in the fourth quarter. The bank said the risks…
Read MoreWhy Live Events Still Matter For Marketers
There’s a reason I’m making noise about meeting up in person again. Live events aren’t a side show; they’re the main event for real connection and real business growth. Digital tools are great, but they can’t replace the energy of people sharing space, ideas, and a little bit of fun. That’s exactly why I’m riding…
Read More5 communication mistakes that destroy trust in startups
Trust is one of the few startup advantages you can build before you have a recognizable brand, a large customer base, or significant funding. It shapes how your team works together, how investors evaluate your leadership, and how customers decide whether to take a chance on an early-stage company. Yet many founders unintentionally weaken trust…
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