Posts by Liam Redmond
The risks in Asia’s AI rush
Panellists warn that energy dependence, governance gaps and overtrust could derail AI’s promise in Asia ASIA’S artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions face risks that range from surging energy costs and governance gaps to overtrust, industry leaders warned at an investment conference in Singapore on Tuesday (Apr 7). They were sharing their views in a panel discussion…
Read MoreBillionaire Bill Ackman pitches 56 billion-euro Universal Music deal to boost shares
UMG shareholders who agree to the deal will get 9.4 billion euros in cash, plus 0.77 shares of the new company Published Tue, Apr 7, 2026 · 05:51 PM [AMSTERDAM] Billionaire activist Bill Ackman has proposed a complicated deal for Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s largest music company, which houses the likes of Taylor…
Read MoreTrump floats seizing Iran oil as he weighs Chinese leverage play
[WASHINGTON] As US President Donald Trump muses about seizing control of Iran’s oil sector, one potential upside is looming in his thinking: expanding US global energy dominance to gain trade leverage against China, sources familiar with the matter say. Trump repeatedly discussed the prospect on Monday (Apr 6), casting it as a boon for the…
Read MoreThe ‘violent’ reality of ejecting from an F-15 faced by brave US pilots revealed: ‘Instantaneous 10 to 20 Gs of force’
A Navy veteran pulled back the curtain on the “violent” experience airmen like the ones on the downed F-15E endure when ejecting from an aircraft — revealing the emergency maneuver includes little to no parachute training. Matthew “Whiz” Buckley, a TOPGUN graduate and the president of the No Fallen Heroes Foundation, told The Post that…
Read More7 differences between founders who plateau and those who break through
Most founders don’t fail in a dramatic, headline-worthy way. They stall. Revenue flattens, growth slows, energy dips, and suddenly you’re stuck in a loop of “almost working.” If that feels familiar, you’re not alone. The uncomfortable truth is that plateauing isn’t random. It’s usually the result of subtle patterns in how you think, decide, and…
Read More7 hidden costs of being everyone’s go-to founder
You know the role. You’re the one people Slack when something breaks, the one investors ping for quick thoughts, the one other founders lean on for intros, advice, and reassurance. Being the “go-to” founder feels like a compliment. It signals trust, competence, and visibility. But over time, it can quietly drain your focus, distort your…
Read MoreSaudis raise Asia oil to record premium as war upends market
The conflict is forcing a shift in oil flows as the vital Strait of Hormuz remains largely shut Published Mon, Apr 6, 2026 · 09:57 PM [RIYADH] Saudi Arabia raised the price of its main oil grade to Asia to a record-high premium, as a widening conflict in the Middle East and Iran’s near closure…
Read MoreAirAsia X committed to opening Bahrain hub despite Middle East conflict
Published Mon, Apr 6, 2026 · 01:54 PM [KUALA LUMPUR] Budget carrier AirAsia X said on Monday (Apr 6) that it remained set on opening a planned hub in Bahrain in June, though the airline’s chief executive was non-committal on whether the plans would go ahead if the Middle East conflict drags on. AirAsia X…
Read MoreQatar’s LNG tankers idle across Asia as export plant stays shut
Published Mon, Apr 6, 2026 · 11:53 AM [SINGAPORE] More than four-dozen empty Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers are idling across Asia, as the nation’s export plant remains shut and the Strait of Hormuz largely closed because of the war in the Middle East. The tankers are gathered in several locations, including West India,…
Read MoreToddler wounded by wolf after crawling into restricted area at ZooAmerica while parents were on phones
A toddler’s hand got caught in a wolf’s mouth Saturday after the child crawled into a restricted area at Hersheypark’s zoo while their oblivious parents were allegedly distracted by their phones. The “unsupervised” 17-month-old was injured after managing to crawl under a perimeter fence to a metal fence surrounding the wolves’ habitat, where the tot…
Read MoreGold falls as Trump threatens escalation of US attacks on Iran
Bullion’s haven appeal has also been dimmed by the need for investors to liquidate their positions and cover losses elsewhere Published Mon, Apr 6, 2026 · 06:55 AM GOLD fell, after US President Donald Trump renewed threats to destroy Iran’s power plants and Teheran showed little sign of accepting American demands to end the war…
Read MoreFoxconn first-quarter revenue jumps; company cautions on geopolitics
Strong AI demand leads to robust revenue growth for its cloud and networking products division Published Sun, Apr 5, 2026 · 04:48 PM [TAIPEI] Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker, reported a 29.7 per cent on-year rise in first-quarter revenue on strong demand for artificial intelligence products, though it cautioned about “volatile” global…
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