Entrepreneurship

US: Wall Street ends close to all-time highs in light, post-holiday session
[NEW YORK] Wall Street ended a light-volume post-Christmas session nearly unchanged on Friday (Dec 26), with few catalysts to fuel much conviction one way or the other.All three major...
Acquisitions Are How We Scale Real Impact
I run Hawke Media with a simple goal: be the easiest, most effective marketing partner for people who need real results. That mission shapes every choice I make. It’s...
Don’t Sacrifice Quality at Scale: The Best Wide-Format Printers for Demanding Projects
The best wide-format printer for large-scale projects gives you prints and control. When launching seasonal promotions or managing multisite campaigns, having the right machine lets you react faster and...
Sheng Siong awards long-serving staff members with gold coins
[SINGAPORE] In recognition of their loyalty, local supermarket chain Sheng Siong has awarded its long-serving employees with gold coins.Sheng Siong has more than 80 stores islandwide, with the majority...
Thai rice exports may fall as much as 12.5% in 2026 as baht bites
[BANGKOK] Thailand’s rice exports are projected to fall to 7 million metric tons next year from up to 8 million in 2025, with the strong baht making it harder...
Copper hits record in China, jumps in New York on supply concern
COPPER surged to a record in Shanghai and rallied in New York, adding to substantial annual gains as investors bet on tighter global supplies in 2026, while also pricing...
IndiGo crisis reveals why India’s new air safety rules are vital
[BENGALURU] While taxiing out of the runway at Mumbai after the plane had landed from Abu Dhabi, the pilot heard the instruction to turn right, but his hand began...
Nvidia expands AI empire with Groq talent grab
The startup will remain an independent company under new chief executive Simon Edwards, the firm says[SAN FRANCISCO] Nvidia has hired the leadership of a promising artificial intelligence (AI) chip...
Toyota posts sales drop in November, dragged down by China
Global automakers are facing greater uncertainty as they navigate an environment of trade tensions, regulatory changes and uncertain economic outlooks[TOKYO] Toyota Motor’s sales and production fell in November, weighed...
Haier sells 49% stake in Indian unit to Bharti, Warburg Pincus
[MUMBAI] Chinese home appliance maker Haier Smart Home agreed to sell a 49 per cent stake in its India unit to Bharti Enterprises and Warburg Pincus. Haier will retain...
Gold tops US$4,500, silver and platinum hit records in metal markets frenzy
Gold surges more than 70% this year, driven by safe-haven demand, de-dollarisation trends, central bank buying and others[BENGALURU] Gold surged past US$4,500 per ounce for the first time on...
Grab, ComfortDelGro Taxi to raise platform fees from Jan 1
[SINGAPORE] Taxi operator ComfortDelGro and ride-hailing firm Grab will be increasing their platform fees from Jan 1, 2026.ComfortDelGro will increase the range of its platform fees from S$1 to...