Entrepreneurship

CBA’s first-half profit beats estimates on strong asset quality, lending volume growth
February 12, 2025
COMMONWEALTH Bank of Australia’s (CBA) first-half cash earnings beat estimates on Wednesday (Feb 12), as lending volume growth and lower provisions for bad debts offset higher technology costs.Shares of...
BlackRock, FDIC seek to end regulatory row over bank stakes
February 12, 2025
The FDIC wants disclosures on any potential effort by large asset managers to sway banks where they have sizeable stakesBLACKROCK and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) are trying...
Nanofilm acquires 2 German companies for 3.1 million euros
February 12, 2025
The proposed acquisition aims to accelerate the group’s business expansion in EuropeNANOFILM Technologies’ wholly owned subsidiary, Nanofilm AM Germany, is acquiring two German companies for 3.1 million euros (S$4.3...
Stocks to watch: SGX, FEHT, Wing Tai, PropNex, First Reit, QAF, Cordlife
February 12, 2025
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Feb 12). Singapore Exchange (SGX): The total securities market turnover value on the SGX...
Far East Hospitality Trust posts 4.1% fall in H2 DPS to S$0.0208
February 12, 2025
THE manager of Far East Hospitality Trust (FEHT) on Wednesday (Feb 12) posted a distribution per stapled security (DPS) of S$0.0208 for the second half ended December, down 4.1...
February Car Market Analysis
February 11, 2025
The car market closed in February with remarkable achievements, solidifying its position as a vital component of economic growth and innovation. With a surge in registrations, February marked a...
Hong Kong’s latest bubble tea IPO mints another billionaire
February 11, 2025
CHINA’S insatiable appetite for bubble tea has spawned another billionaire.Guming Holdings’ US$233 million Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) bolstered the value of the stake owned by its millennial...
JPMorgan adds buy-now, pay-later provider Klarna to its payments platform
February 11, 2025
JPMORGAN Chase’s payments processing unit is partnering with fintech Klarna to expand buy now, pay later (BNPL) options for its merchants.JPMorgan Payments will provide some 900,000 businesses the ability...
Future-proofing your business in 2025
February 11, 2025
AMID continued geopolitical tensions, macroeconomic uncertainty and market volatility, businesses are looking to future-proof themselves to stay competitive in a rapidly changing landscape.Against this backdrop, many companies are looking...
Holiday Pay: What Your Boss Won’t Tell You
February 11, 2025
Holiday pay can be a bit of a mystery, can’t it? You might think it’s just about getting some extra cash during your time off, but there’s more to...
Brand Protection 101: How to Lock Down Your Business Name
February 11, 2025
Ever thought about what would happen if someone else started using your business name? It’s not just annoying—it’s a real threat to your brand. Protecting your business name isn’t...
Coca-Cola posts surprise revenue jump on higher prices, steady demand
February 11, 2025
It’s focused on capturing demand in emerging markets such as India and expanding its portfolio in North America Coca-Cola posted a surprise rise in comparable revenue and topped estimates...