Posts by Liam Redmond
Alphabet’s GV backs fintech Nebex that aims to serve as space industry broker
The startup will connect US space firms selling their technology with foreign governments and investors Published Tue, Jun 30, 2026 · 01:05 PM [WASHINGTON] Alphabet’s venture arm GV – formerly known as Google Ventures – led a funding round to provide US$30 million in seed money to a fledgling space fintech company founded by Axiom…
Read MoreTencent ramps up buybacks as share rout wipes out US$309 billion
The company’s shares have lost more than a third of their value since an October high Published Tue, Jun 30, 2026 · 12:38 PM [HONG KONG] China’s Tencent Holdings is ramping up buybacks as its Hong Kong-listed shares struggle to recover from a sell-off that has wiped out about US$309 billion in market value since…
Read MoreChina’s Neolix receives approval to test autonomous vehicles in Malaysia
The company will conduct trials with partners Tiong Nam Logistics, Asia Mobiliti and MindHub in Cyberjaya [SINGAPORE] Beijing-based autonomous vehicle (AV) and logistics company Neolix has received regulatory approval to begin testing its AVs in Malaysia, it said on Monday (Jun 29). Approval has been given by Malaysia’s Ministry of Transport under the National Regulatory…
Read MoreCBS crew attacked by multiple men near Chicago museum, suspects arrested: police
A CBS News Chicago reporter and photographer were attacked Monday afternoon near the Adler Planetarium while preparing for a live report, according to the station and Chicago police. The incident happened around 4:25 p.m. in the 900 block of East Solidarity Drive, near Adler Planetarium, Chicago Police told Fox News Digital. Multiple men arrived in a truck…
Read MoreDBS completes US$1 billion significant risk transfer deal, in first for Singapore bank
It gives investors exposure to a corporate loan portfolio, while freeing up regulatory capital for the lender [SINGAPORE] DBS has completed a US$1 billion significant risk transfer (SRT) transaction referencing a portfolio of corporate loans, marking the first such deal by a Singapore bank, it said on Tuesday (Jun 30). An SRT is a capital…
Read MoreYoung fan makes a bold move by asking Maxx Crosby to join the 49ers
A young San Francisco 49ers fan didn’t waste her shot when she met Raiders All-Pro defensive end Maxx Crosby. When the fan approached Crosby, she asked him if he could get traded to the 49ers, leaving Crosby speechless. “Bruh I literally made a post about you, like a couple of weeks ago,” the young fan…
Read MoreAlibaba, Tencent dropped by DC lobbyists to comply with US curbs
Moves to drop Chinese clients highlight the rising importance of the Pentagon’s blacklist as a tool in US-China rivalry [WASHINGTON] Washington’s most powerful lobbying firms are rushing to cut ties with Chinese tech giants including Alibaba and Tencent Holdings as new US restrictions reshape the influence game for many Chinese companies. Under a law taking…
Read MoreFord rehires experienced engineers after AI misses the mark
Ford has rehired experienced human engineers to help address the shortcomings of artificial intelligence (AI) tools meant to tackle quality issues in the automaker’s production processes. The hiring push helped Ford top the JD Power 2026 US Initial Quality Study (IQS) for the first time since 2010 amid improvements in the quality of its new vehicles, and follows some…
Read MoreChinese tech manufacturers rush to list in Hong Kong, seeking up to US$5.6 billion
The biggest of the five offerings is Shenzhen-listed Apple supplier Luxshare Precision Industry Published Tue, Jun 30, 2026 · 09:45 AM [HONG KONG] Five Chinese technology and advanced manufacturing companies launched Hong Kong listings on Tuesday (Jun 30) to raise up to HK$44.1 billion (US$5.6 billion), one of the busiest days for new share sales…
Read MoreChinese tech manufacturers rush to list in Hong Kong, seeking up to HK$44.1 billion
The biggest of the five offerings is Shenzhen-listed Apple supplier Luxshare Precision Industry Published Tue, Jun 30, 2026 · 09:45 AM [HONG KONG] Five Chinese technology and advanced manufacturing companies launched Hong Kong listings on Tuesday (Jun 30) to raise up to HK$44.1 billion (S$7.3 billion), one of the busiest days for new share sales…
Read MoreGlobal financial firms plan Asia expansion, pivoting to South Korea amid caution on China and India, survey shows
Singapore’s sustained appeal reflects its multipolar geopolitical positioning, ASIFMA says Published Tue, Jun 30, 2026 · 09:15 AM — Updated Tue, Jun 30, 2026 · 02:01 PM [MUMBAI] Global financial firms are pivoting expansion plans towards South Korea while taking a more measured approach to China and India, according to an industry survey. Firms are…
Read MoreGlobal financial firms pivot to South Korea, cautious on China and India, survey shows
Singapore’s sustained appeal reflects its multipolar geopolitical positioning, ASIFMA says Published Tue, Jun 30, 2026 · 09:15 AM [MUMBAI] Global financial firms are pivoting expansion plans towards South Korea while taking a more measured approach to China and India, according to an industry survey. Firms are also scaling existing businesses and widening product lines in…
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