Entrepreneurship
EBITDA Explained: Beyond the Buzzword
EBITDA, short for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization, is a term that gets thrown around a lot in finance. But what does it really mean? In this...
Indonesia’s US$48 billion social security fund eyes doubling equities exposure
[JAKARTA] Indonesia’s US$48 billion social security fund BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, the country’s largest institutional investor, aims to raise the share of local equities in its portfolio to up to 20...
Apple’s iPhone 16 hits Indonesia stores after months long ban
[JAKARTA] Smartphone buyers were cheered by shopkeepers in Jakarta on Friday (Apr 11) after Apple’s latest smartphone went on sale following a months long ban in Indonesia.The marketing and...
CapitaLand Investment bullish on healthcare’s real estate needs
[SINGAPORE] As South-east Asia’s population ages, more physical spaces are needed for the healthcare and wellness services that people will require in their senior years. And CapitaLand Investment (CLI)...
Quick Divorce Guide: What You Need to Know
Divorce can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be a long, drawn-out process. If you’re looking for a quick divorce, there are several options and steps you can...
TikTok drives ByteDance’s 29% growth while China business slows
[NEW YORK] ByteDance’s revenue jumped 29 per cent to US$155 billion in 2024, after online video phenom TikTok drove a worldwide expansion that helped offset an economic downturn back...
Bain seeks to raise at least US$7 billion for new Asia PE fund
[HONG KONG] Bain Capital is looking to raise billions of US dollars for its next Asia fund and a special situation fund in the region, as it moves to...
US dollar weakens against Singdollar as tariff uncertainty roils markets
[SINGAPORE] The US dollar fell to its weakest point against the Singapore dollar since November 2024, as markets continued to be volatile following continued global trade uncertainty.The greenback has...
CATL gets Hong Kong approval for this year’s biggest listing
CATL’s global expansion is under increasing threat as China-US tensions intensify[HONG KONG] Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Limited (CATL), the top maker of batteries for electric vehicles, won Hong Kong’s...
Tariff volatility set to benefit SGX; Macquarie upgrades shares, lifts target price
[SINGAPORE] As tariffs decimate the financials sector, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) is set to position itself as a defensive option with its suite of hedging products, said Macquarie analyst...
