Entrepreneurship

FCT to draw on additional debt financing to fund Northpoint City acquisition
[SINGAPORE] The acquisition of Northpoint City’s south wing may be financed either with or without the issuance of perpetual securities, said the manager of Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT) in...
Wanted: C-suiters and specialists to serve ultra-rich as they pivot to alternative assets
[SINGAPORE] As demand for alternative assets is heating up in Singapore, so too is the need to hire more staff versed in the field. Leading recruitment agencies saw more...
Trust Yourself: The Antidote to Imposter Syndrome
Trust Yourself: The Antidote to Imposter Syndrome Trust yourself. This simple yet powerful advice has been my guiding light throughout my entrepreneurial journey. As someone who’s built and sold...
Why Criminal Background Checks Are Wise for Risk Management
Every decision you make when starting a business influences your success, especially those concerning who you work with. Initial investors and board members bring invaluable expertise and capital. However,...
3 Things to Look for in a Full-Service Marketing Agency
Having the best products or services isn’t enough for your business. The old adage that if you build something, customers will come is an exaggeration. You need to give...
Ready to Revamp Your HR Processes? Here’s Where the Transformation Begins
Human Resources isn’t just the department that handles paperwork and onboarding packets anymore. In today’s fast-paced, results-driven business world, HR is a strategic powerhouse that shapes culture, drives performance,...
Skip College? These Entrepreneurs Did
Thinking about skipping college to chase your entrepreneurial dreams? You’re not alone. Many successful entrepreneurs without a degree have shown that it’s possible to thrive without traditional education. However,...
StarHub Q1 profit falls 18.4% to S$31.8 million
[SINGAPORE] Telco StarHub on Friday (May 9) reported profit of S$31.8 million for the first quarter ended Mar 31, 2025, sliding 18.4 per cent from S$38.9 million in the...
Singapore stocks rise on US-UK trade deal; STI up 0.7%
[SINGAPORE] Local stocks ended higher on Friday (May 9), as investors reacted positively to news of the US striking a trade deal with the UK – the first after...
Analysts raise price targets on DBS after Q1 earnings
[SINGAPORE] Analysts raised price targets for shares of DBS, following its first quarter results release on Thursday (May 8).The bank’s net profit at S$2.9 billion for the three months...
Foreign banks sell record Indian sovereign debt as tensions rise
[NEW DELHI] Foreign banks sold a record amount of Indian government bonds on Thursday (May 8), as a growing border conflict with Pakistan weighs on investor sentiment. They sold a...
Nvidia modifies H20 chip for China to overcome US export controls: sources
[BEIJING] Nvidia plans to release a downgraded version of its H20 artificial intelligence (AI) chip for China in the next two months, following US export restrictions on the original...