Entrepreneurship

Thailand widens EV perks as Japan-China auto rivalry heats up
[BANGKOK] With Thailand’s auto sales plunging by more than 25 per cent amid geopolitical headwinds and regional rivals nipping at its heels, Bangkok is racing to secure its status...
China publishes draft guidance for online-platform merchant fees
The Chinese regulator has published draft guidelines for fees that online platforms charge third-party merchants, an important source of revenue for companies including JD.com, Meituan and PDD Holdings.Companies that...
US dollar tumbles as Trump’s EU tariff talk spurs investor flight
[NEW YORK] The US dollar dropped across the board on Friday (May 23), as investors dumped the currency after US President Donald Trump once again ratcheted up his trade...
‘Little, little screws’ one of many hurdles to US-made iPhones
[NEW YORK/WASHINGTON] President Donald Trump’s bid to bring manufacturing of Apple’s iPhone to the United States faces many legal and economic challenges, experts said on Friday (May 23), the...
Oil gains on short-covering, nuclear talks
Published Sat, May 24, 2025 · 06:29 AM[HOUSTON] Oil prices gained on Friday (May 23) as US buyers covered positions ahead of the three-day Memorial Day weekend amid worries...
5 Investing Mistakes Young Entrepreneurs Should Avoid
Under30CEO is a publication dedicated to young people dreaming big. Since its founding in 2008, the site has been committed to inspiring, educating, and featuring the doers of the...
Want to Be a CEO Someday? These Five Success Moves Could Make All the Difference
CEO success isn’t just about a fancy title or corner office views. It’s about leading with vision, navigating pressure with clarity, and building something worth remembering. The path to...
RBI’s record US$31.6 billion payout to bolster government finances
A bonanza from the central bank will help meet the government’s 4.4% fiscal deficit target for the current financial yearPublished Fri, May 23, 2025 · 08:21 PM[NEW DELHI] India’s...
Trump targets Samsung, Apple phones with 25% tariff threat
[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump said that the tariffs he threatened against Apple earlier on Friday (May 23) would also be aimed at a wider range of device makers,...
The Hour Glass H2 profit falls 6% to S$74.4 million on increased operating expenses  
[SINGAPORE] The Hour Glass has reported a 6 per cent drop in net profit to S$74.4 million in the six months ended March 2025, from S$79.5 million in the...
Manulife US Reit gets nod to extend asset disposal deadline to Dec 31
[SINGAPORE] The manager of United States office real estate investment trust (Reit) Manulife US Reit (MUST) on Friday (May 23) announced it has received approval from lenders to extend...
Eco-Shop jumps on debut, minting a new Malaysian billionaire
[KUALA LUMPUR] Shares of discount-chain Eco-Shop Marketing gained on their debut on Friday (May 23) as Malaysia’s biggest initial public offering of the year created a billionaire.The stock jumped...