Entrepreneurship

Growing Singapore border demand boosts Malaysian bus firm IPO
[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysian bus operator HI Mobility Bhd. is betting on increased traffic at the Singapore border to drive growth as the company readies to start trading Friday after...
Star Entertainment’s Sydney casino licence suspension extended till September
AUSTRALIAN embattled casino operator Star Entertainment said on Friday that its casino licence for Star Sydney will remain suspended until at least Sept 30, as advised by the New...
Trump’s tariff plans propel safe-haven gold to record high
GOLD prices scaled a record peak on Friday as concerns over US President Donald Trump’s fresh tariff plans ignited fears of a global trade war, driving a rush towards...
Nippon, US Steel offer increased investment to Trump officials to close deal, Semafor reports
NIPPON Steel and US Steel are in active talks about a deal that would preserve their US$14 billion merger and secure billions more in investments from the Japanese steelmaker...
Stocks to watch: Sembcorp, Nio, Keppel Infrastructure Trust, Sinarmas Land, SingPost
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Mar 28). Sembcorp Industries: Its wholly owned subsidiary Sembcorp Solar Singapore has signed...
Lululemon plunges as US struggles weigh on sales outlook
LULULEMON Athletica shares dropped after the yogawear brand delivered a disappointing outlook for the year ahead amid slower US sales.The retailer expects fiscal year sales to be in the...
US Fed official warns ‘inevitable’ tariffs boost inflation
[WASHINGTON] It seems “inevitable” that Donald Trump’s tariff plans will push up near term inflation, although the increase could be short-lived, a senior Federal Reserve official said Thursday.Since returning to...
Performance Pay: Motivation or Manipulation?
Performance based pay is a hot topic in many workplaces today. Some believe it boosts motivation, while others argue it can lead to manipulation. This article explores the ins...
Keppel eyes better market valuation as it sheds ‘conglomerate discount’
[SINGAPORE] Global asset manager Keppel is eyeing a better valuation from the market, as the company sheds the “conglomerate discount” with its ongoing transformation, said chief executive Loh Chin...
From AI to ESG: Keppel CEO Loh Chin Hua’s take on the big trends
He sees a ‘very bright’ future for the company, in that its strengths have positioned it to succeed, even amid climate, energy and digitalisation challenges[SINGAPORE] Loh Chin Hua has...
Nio to raise HK$4 billion from equity placement to fund R&D
[SINGAPORE] Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio on Thursday (Mar 27) announced plans to raise HK$4 billion (S$688 million) through a share placement for the research and development (R&D)...
LLC Benefits: Why Everyone’s Talking About Them
If you’re thinking about starting a business, you’ve probably heard a lot about LLCs, or limited liability companies. They’re becoming a hot topic, and for good reason. An LLC...