Entrepreneurship
Culture Isn’t a Democracy—It’s a Declaration
Every founder wants a place people love to work. I do too. But chasing approval from the loudest voices can wreck the very culture you’re trying to build. My...
Wall Street slides as US-Greenland standoff knocks sentiment
[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened sharply lower on Tuesday (Jan 20), as investors were spooked by renewed tariff threats from President Donald Trump against Europe over control...
Sony to cede control of Bravia TVs to China’s TCL Electronics
TCL will produce televisions carrying the Sony and Bravia names, but using its own display technology[TOKYO] Sony Group is spinning off control of its home entertainment business, including its...
Netflix will now pay all cash for Warner Bros to keep Paramount at bay
The new all-cash bid – at US$27.75 a share – has unanimous support from the Warner Bros board[LOS ANGELES] Netflix has switched to an all-cash offer for Warner Bros...
Bain makes binding FineToday bid, eyes Asia beauty market: sources
FineToday operates in 11 Asia markets, including South Korea and Singapore, with China its second-largest after Japan[HONG KONG] Bain Capital has made a binding offer for Japanese personal-care group...
PC Partner closes 20.9% higher on positive FY2025 profit guidance
It is now listed only in Singapore, having delisted from the Hong Kong bourse on Jan 14 [SINGAPORE] Shares of electronics company PC Partner soared on Tuesday (Jan 20)...
BOJ seen holding rate as yen traders focus on intervention risk
[TOKYO] The Bank of Japan is widely expected to keep its benchmark rate unchanged on Friday (Jan 23), offering little immediate support for the yen – and keeping traders...
Australian stocks post sharpest fall since mid-December as financials, miners slip
[SYDNEY] Australian shares logged their worst session in over a month on Tuesday (Jan 20) as rate hike jitters knocked heavyweight financials, while miners fell after BHP flagged that...
Gold steadies near record high as Greenland crisis simmers
GOLD was steady near a record high, while silver retreated from an all-time peak, as President Donald Trump’s push to take over Greenland stoked fears of a potential US–Europe...
Fixed income prioritised by stability and yield-seeking Asian investors in 2025
[SINGAPORE] Fixed income funds topped net inflows in 2025 among Asian investors prioritising stability and yield, based on data from funds network Calastone released on Tuesday (Jan 20).Net inflows...
