Posts by Liam Redmond
Vietnam stocks see biggest foreign inflows in nearly six years
Despite the latest inflow, foreign investors have sold a net US$2.6 billion worth of Vietnamese equities so far this year Published Tue, Jun 16, 2026 · 01:04 PM [HANOI] Vietnamese shares saw the biggest daily foreign inflows in nearly six years, in a sign of renewed global investor interest in the South-east Asian market as…
Read MoreChina’s property stocks tumble back to pre-2024 stimulus levels
With half-year results approaching, investors are focused on whether developers’ earnings can stabilise Published Tue, Jun 16, 2026 · 12:28 PM CHINESE property stocks have slid back to levels seen before a raft of stimulus measures from the authorities in September 2024 drove a market turnaround, underscoring lingering pessimism over the sector. A Bloomberg Intelligence…
Read MoreZouk expands into Mice and concerts with S$6 million revamp, focuses on differentiated experiences
CEO Andrew Li aims for Mice to account for 15% to 20% of Zouk Singapore’s revenue within the next two years [SINGAPORE] Entertainment and lifestyle group Zouk is diversifying into the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (Mice) space and concerts, following a S$6 million revamp of its four main Singapore venues that will enable it…
Read More5 habits that keep founders sharp when everything feels chaotic
If you’ve been building a company for any length of time, you’ve probably had weeks where everything seems to break at once. A key hire quits. Customer acquisition costs spike. A product launch slips. Investors ask tough questions at exactly the wrong moment. The reality of entrepreneurship is that chaos is not an occasional disruption.…
Read More7 ways to write online without sounding like a personal brand cliché
If you’ve spent any time on LinkedIn, X, or creator-focused newsletters lately, you’ve probably noticed that much of the online business world sounds strangely similar. The same humblebrags. The same productivity revelations. The same “I quit my job and learned this one shocking lesson” posts. For founders trying to build credibility, that creates a challenge.…
Read MoreFBI seizes drones, cites pilots near SoFi Stadium during the World Cup
Federal officials said they seized drones and cited pilots near the SoFi Stadium for allegedly violating temporary flight restrictions during Friday’s World Cup game. The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits all aircraft operations, including drone flights, within a 3-nautical-mile radius and up to 3,000 feet above ground level around certain stadiums hosting World Cup matches. But…
Read MoreStop Letting Marketing Fear Run Your Business
I grew up around entrepreneurs who believed work should teach you, and then you build something of your own. That mindset shaped how I see marketing. My take is simple: most brands don’t fail because of bad products; they fail because they hide behind marketing fear. Marketing fear looks like delaying decisions, outsourcing judgment to…
Read MoreSteadfast: Inside Christopher Combs’ Strategic Legal Approach
Criminal accusations can often carry a heavy burden that extends far beyond the legal realm. They can impact careers and reputations, and even harm family structures. Missouri and Illinois criminal defense lawyer Christopher Combs built his practice, Combs Waterkotte, to guide individuals through what may be the most stressful period of their lives, and he…
Read More8 ways to balance job searching and starting a side business
If you’re job hunting while trying to build a side business, you’re probably familiar with a unique kind of mental tug-of-war. One hour you’re tailoring resumes and preparing for interviews. The next, you’re brainstorming product ideas, reaching out to potential customers, or tweaking your website. Both pursuits demand energy, optimism, and persistence. Both can feel…
Read MoreStop Saying AI Replaced Your Brand Strategy
Let’s kill a lazy myth: AI didn’t make brand strategy obsolete. The idea that designers or strategists are “going out of business” misses what brand work actually is. A brand isn’t a logo factory. It’s a system that ties your promise, your product, and your purpose together—and then shows up the same way across every…
Read MoreBalancing Human and AI Workers and What Niche Industries Can Teach Us
You’ve seen the headlines about companies attributing layoffs to AI. As the adoption of AI accelerates, the common assumption is that fewer workers are needed. Technology-driven automation can effectively replicate human capabilities with better efficiency and accuracy. But as AI is attributed as the driving force behind layoffs, it’s also raising several questions. Is the…
Read MoreBuying a New Home? Here’s How to Know What You Can Afford
Most homebuyers, especially first-timers, begin their search the wrong way. They fall in love with the neighborhood, look around for sales, and then decide if any options are feasible. And more often than not, that’s where budget trouble begins. The emotional investment enters the homebuying process pretty quickly. And when it does, having an honest…
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