Posts by Liam Redmond
Addvalue should rethink value unlocking move
The business it plans to spin off may garner a lofty valuation on Nasdaq, but its own shares may be plagued by a holding company discount [SINGAPORE] When Addvalue Technologies said on Mar 13 that it had formed a working team to realise the full potential of its Inter-Satellite Data Relay System (IDRS) business, it…
Read More‘Golden’ or ‘garbage’: Milken signals new private credit era
It is a time of turmoil for private equity firms, which have been struggling to exit investments [NEW YORK] Months before JPMorganChase’s chief executive Jamie Dimon’s infamous remark about more than one “cockroach” lurking in credit markets, TCW Group CEO Katie Koch warned that the direct lending industry was due for a reckoning. “We are…
Read MoreNvidia’s push into physical AI sparks rally in Asian partners
The company has deepened chip-focused ties with suppliers such as SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics Published Sun, May 3, 2026 · 12:17 PM [SINGAPORE] The list of Asian stocks that benefit from business partnership with Nvidia is getting longer, as the region further integrates into the artificial intelligence chip giant’s business ecosystem. Just in the…
Read MoreCalifornia’s dazzling superbloom steals the show — despite vandals
California’s dazzling wildflower season is turning into a lawless free-for-all, with vandals, selfie-chasing crowds and careless visitors leaving destruction in their wake. And now a fresh burst of blooms is drawing even more people outdoors. Newly released video shows a sea of vivid purple lupine carpeting the Bald Hills near the Lyons Ranch Trailhead in…
Read MoreBerkshire Hathaway’s cash pile surges to record US$397 billion
Published Sun, May 3, 2026 · 04:27 AM [NEW YORK] Berkshire Hathaway’s cash pile jumped to its highest level ever, reaching US$397 billion, in Greg Abel’s first quarter as chief executive officer. After a slight decrease late last year, the firm’s cash hoard jumped in the first quarter as it offloaded a net US$8.1 billion…
Read MoreStop Overthinking Tools—Let ROI Decide
Marketing leaders love debates about tools. I’ve sat in those rooms for years, building companies and advising brands. The truth is simple: if a tool makes more money than it costs, use it. If it doesn’t, move on. No ego. No theater. Just math. The opinion I’m staking here is blunt: ROI should decide your…
Read MoreJapan, Vietnam seek deeper partnership with energy and minerals push
Published Sat, May 2, 2026 · 04:30 PM [HANOI] Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vowed on Saturday (May 2) to strengthen bilateral ties with Vietnam, with energy cooperation and critical minerals at the forefront, during a meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung. The pledge came as new Japanese investment in Vietnam fell about…
Read MoreApple raises Mac mini’s starting price to US$799 after AI frenzy drains supply
Published Sat, May 2, 2026 · 03:00 PM [NEW YORK] Apple raised the starting price of its Mac mini desktop to US$799 from US$599, adjusting to inventory shortages driven by artificial intelligence (AI) demand and the tight supply of processors. The company is effectively increasing the price by removing the entry-level configuration, a model that…
Read MoreRyan Helsley lands on 15-day IL with elbow inflammation in Orioles scare
The Orioles will be without one of their top bullpen arms for the near future. Ahead of their 7-2 loss to the Yankees on Friday, the Orioles placed right-hander Ryan Helsley on the 15-Day injured list due to inflammation in his right elbow. The extent of Helsley’s injury remains unclear, with Baltimore selecting righty Albert…
Read MoreGoogle, Nvidia and other tech titans sign AI deal with the Pentagon
Eight technology companies, including Google, Nvidia and SpaceX, have struck deals with the Pentagon to help the U.S. military gain an edge on the battlefield. “These agreements accelerate the transformation toward establishing the United States military as an AI-first fighting force and will strengthen our warfighters’ ability to maintain decision superiority across all domains of…
Read MoreThe Talent Pool Your Supply Chain Competitors Aren’t Looking At
Most supply chain hiring strategies are built around one channel: the inbound application. That channel reaches, at most, 30% of the available workforce. The other 70% are employed, performing, and not looking at job boards. Naturally, this makes it more difficult to find the right talent for your business. Where Most Companies Are Looking The…
Read More7 mindset shifts that turn a founder into a real leader
If you’ve been building for a while, you’ve probably felt the shift creeping up on you. What used to be about shipping faster, closing your first customers, and proving the idea now feels heavier. Decisions affect people, not just product. Your calendar fills with conversations instead of code or campaigns. And quietly, you start wondering…
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