Entrepreneurship

Does the existing approach to corporate governance help or hinder innovation?
There is no easy answer, but current thinking suggests that governance practices may have to be tweaked to allow companies to be more flexible and risk-takingWHEN the Committee on...
Sales Forecasting: Crystal Ball Not Required
Sales forecasting can feel like a guessing game, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right tools and templates, you can create forecasts that actually make sense for...
Marriage Over? Dissolution Might Be Your Better Option
Deciding to end a marriage is never easy, but understanding your options can make the process less overwhelming. Marriage dissolution offers a less confrontational alternative to traditional divorce, focusing...
Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley eases diversity emphasis in annual report
MORGAN Stanley toned down its emphasis on diversity in its latest annual report published on Friday (Feb 22), signaling a recalibration as businesses adapt to a changing reality under...
Europe: Stoxx 600 closes near record high; German elections in focus
EUROPEAN shares settled near a record high on Friday (Feb 21) and marked their longest streak of weekly gains in nearly a year, while Germany’s Dax dipped as investors...
Business Names Decoded: Trade Names vs. Regular Names
Picking the right name for your business might seem like a small step, but it’s actually a big deal. The name you choose can influence how customers see your...
Why Business Professionals Are Turning to Online Education
Staying ahead means continuously updating skills and knowledge. Traditional education methods no longer fit the busy schedules of professionals juggling work, family, and personal growth. That’s why more and...
Riverstone posts 3.7% Q4 profit rise, proposes special dividend amid semicon recovery
GLOVEMAKER Riverstone posted a 3.7 per cent rise in net profit to RM70 million (S$21.2 million) for the three months ended December 2024, as it rode optimism in the...
UOB prices A$2 billion floating rate senior unsecured notes
UOB announced on Friday (Feb 21) that its Sydney branch has priced its A$2 billion (S$1.7 billion) floating rate senior unsecured notes. The notes will be due on Feb...
Haw Par posts 5.5% drop in H2 profit; proposes special dividend of S$1 per share
TIGER Balm maker Haw Par Corp’s profit fell 5.5 per cent to S$106.3 million for the six months ended Dec 31, 2024, on the back of higher costs.Nevertheless, it...
Vicom posts 11% higher H2 net profit on robust demand for vehicle testing
VEHICLE Inspection company Vicom posted 11 per cent higher net profit of S$15.2 million for the half-year ended Dec 31, 2024, from S$13.7 million in the year before.This comes...
EDB managing director Jacqueline Poh named as JTC’s new CEO
THE Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on Friday (Feb 21) announced that JTC Corporation will appoint a new chief executive officer. Jacqueline Poh, managing director at Singapore’s Economic...