Entrepreneurship
Grab, GoTo accelerate merger talks and aim for deal in 2025
GRAB Holdings and GoTo Group have accelerated merger talks and target a deal this year, seeking to end years of losses in South-east Asia’s competitive Internet market.Discussions have intensified...
China may loosen grip on yuan as Trump reignites trade war
CURRENCY traders are waiting with bated breath for China’s next daily reference rate for the yuan, with some expecting authorities to relax their tight grip, if Donald Trump’s tariffs...
Chinese tea drinks firm Guming aims to raise US$202 million in Hong Kong IPO
CHINESE bubble tea drinks company Guming Holdings is aiming to raise up to US$202 million in a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO), according to regulatory filings on Tuesday...
BNP expands Australia presence by hiring banker for leverage finance market
BNP Paribas has hired a senior leveraged finance banker in Sydney as the French bank expands its presence in one of Asia Pacific’s busiest markets for the debt class.Peter...
Singapore shares open higher on Tuesday; STI up 0.6%
SINGAPORE stocks rose in early trade on Tuesday (Feb 4) after US President Donald Trump delayed the start of tariffs on Mexico and Canada for a month. At the...
Keppel Infrastructure Trust posts 54.2% lower H2 DPU of S$0.0195
KEPPEL Infrastructure Trust (KIT) on Tuesday (Feb 4) posted a 54.2 per cent lower distribution per unit (DPU) of S$0.0195 for the second half ended Dec 31, from S$0.0426...
Shein to face EU consumer law probe under e-commerce crackdown
THE Chinese-founded massive online marketplace Shein faces potential fines with the European Union imminently set to open a probe into its compliance with consumer laws over the sale of...
CapitaLand Investment to seed future data centre fund with US$700m investment in Japan
It is making disciplined acquisitions without acting like ‘a kid in a toy store’, says CLI’s Manohar KhiataniASSET manager CapitaLand Investment (CLI) will invest more than US$700 million in...
The Real Cost of Starting a Business in 2025
Starting a business in 2025 might sound exciting, but let’s face it, it can be a real wallet-drainer. You’ve got your obvious costs, like rent and supplies, but then...
Will Power: Why Your Family Needs More Than Just a Basic Will
Thinking a basic will covers all your family needs? Think again. A simple will might not be enough to protect your loved ones and your assets. Estate planning is...
Jaume Ros Uses This Cold Email Marketing Strategy
The digital marketing landscape has undergone significant changes, particularly in how businesses leverage artificial intelligence and automation for growth. Through recent conference interactions and market observations, several innovative strategies...
