Entrepreneurship
Crowdfunding Dreams: From Zero to Hero
Thinking of jumping into crowdfunding? It’s like setting off on an adventure with your business idea. From the ground up, you can transform from a complete beginner to a...
Prenup Talk: Have This Conversation Before ‘I Do’
Getting married is a big step, and while love might be the main focus, it’s important to talk about prenuptial agreements too. These agreements aren’t just for the rich...
Spotify weighs US$6 premium for added features, access to tickets
SPOTIFY Technology is looking to charge as much as US$5.99 a month on top of existing subscriptions for a new super-fan streaming service that will include higher-quality audio, remixing...
The Perfect Boss: Does Yours Make the Cut?
Ever wondered if your boss ticks all the right boxes? You know, the kind of leader who really gets it. Being a good manager isn’t just about barking orders...
Intel flirts with historic weekly gain on partnership rumours
INTEL shares are on track for their biggest one-week gain on record, as unconfirmed discussions about a partnership with a key rival provide hope for a turnaround after an...
Executor Duties: 10 Things You Must Do When Someone Dies
Being named an executor is no small task. It’s a role filled with responsibilities that can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with the loss of a loved one....
Meta layoffs hit Singapore as tech giant cuts global workforce
JOB cuts by social media giant Meta have hit Singapore, according to public posts on professional networking platform LinkedIn and sources who spoke to The Straits Times (ST).This comes...
Europe: Shares log longest weekly streak of advances in a year
EUROPE’S main stock index closed lower on Friday (Feb 14), as investors paused following four successive sessions of gains, while luxury stocks advanced after robust earnings from Birkin bag...
US: Stocks end volatile week on muted note
WALL Street stocks finished mixed on Friday (Feb 14) following lacklustre US retail sales data in a muted finale to a volatile week.US retail sales fell 0.9 per cent...
UOI’s H2 profit down 9.8% at S$15.6 million
UNITED Overseas Insurance, the insurance arm of UOB, posted a net profit of S$15.6 million for the second half of its 2024 fiscal year ended Dec 31, a 9.8...
US: Wall St subdued at open as markets await tariff details
WALL Street’s main indexes opened flat on Friday (Feb 14), as investors awaited more clarity on US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff plans after robust gains in the last...
Initial MAS review group incentives could pull in regional biotech, fintech players: observers
High-growth companies in the technology, healthcare and sustainability-linked industries are potential entrants, tooMARKET watchers believe tax incentives proposed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) equities market review group...