Posts by Liam Redmond
More central banks increasing domestic gold storage, diversifying overseas vaulting: survey
The World Gold Council says 93% of respondents reported already holding the metal, up from 81% last year [SINGAPORE] A rising number of central banks are increasing their domestic bullion storage and diversifying their overseas gold vaulting locations, going by the findings of the Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey 2026 undertaken by the World Gold…
Read MoreKPMG scandal deepens Big Four accounting firms’ woes in Australia
Published Tue, Jun 16, 2026 · 02:15 PM [SYDNEY] KPMG’s audit-leak scandal is set to further dampen the prospects in Australia of the Big Four accounting firms, with data showing their new business revenue from the federal government already fell by almost half after a similar leak at PwC three years ago. A Reuters analysis…
Read MoreStrait of Hormuz transit will take ‘weeks’ to resume, Mitsui OSK CEO tells FT
The agreement between US and Iran being finalised had not changed Jotaro Tamura’s view Published Tue, Jun 16, 2026 · 01:37 PM — Updated Tue, Jun 16, 2026 · 07:12 PM [LONDON] Shipowners will not resume transit through the Strait of Hormuz for weeks until they are confident that the US-Iran deal is “material”, the…
Read MoreVietnam 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…
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