Entrepreneurship

Trust Is The Missing Marketing Strategy
Too many brands obsess over clicks and impressions and then wonder why sales stall. The problem isn’t reach; it’s what comes after. Awareness without trust is wasted money. That’s...
Singapore doubles down on AI with S$1 billion R&D push amid US, China dominance
Authorities will partner industry players such as Changi Airport Group and Sembcorp to build core AI engineering capabilities[SINGAPORE] The Singapore government will be committing more than S$1 billion to...
China deepens probe into Meta’s landmark US$2 billion buyout of Singapore-based Manus
Published Sat, Jan 24, 2026 · 11:11 AMBEIJING is deepening an investigation into Meta Platforms’ US$2 billion acquisition of Chinese-founded artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus, raising the risk that...
US lawmakers say TikTok joint venture deal needs scrutiny from Congress 
Published Sat, Jan 24, 2026 · 08:57 AMSome US lawmakers on Friday (Jan 23) said a deal by TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance to establish a majority American-owned joint venture...
US stocks: Dow ends lower, with S&P flat, as Intel’s outlook weighs on risk appetite
Published Sat, Jan 24, 2026 · 08:02 AMTHE Dow Jones Industrial Average stumbled to a lower close on Friday (Jan 23), while the S&P 500 ended largely unchanged, as...
Testify To Ambition And Touch The Sky
I’ve built companies through messy markets and wild swings. That grind taught me something simple: attitude sets the ceiling. If you want a business that lasts, you need fuel...
Citigroup to lay off more employees in March
Published Fri, Jan 23, 2026 · 09:35 PM[NEW YORK] Citigroup is expected to lay off more employees in March following a round of about 1,000 job cuts this month,...
Singapore stocks track global rally; STI up 1.3% after hitting new high
[SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks ended higher on Friday (Jan 23), tracking a global rally in markets.The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) hit a new record of 4,895.15 in the day...
Hao Mart and owner sue OG over Good Class Bungalow mortgage, claiming S$57.5 million
This is the second court case that involves OG and Hao Mart, arising from the lease of the Taste Orchard premises[SINGAPORE] Supermarket operator Hao Mart, its owner and his...
Indonesia’s Merdeka Gold is said to hire banks for Hong Kong listing
Deliberations are ongoing, and the size and timing of the deal are still under discussionPublished Fri, Jan 23, 2026 · 12:45 PM[HONG KONG] Indonesian miner Merdeka Gold Resources has...
UOB soars 4%, hitting record alongside OCBC; STI up 1.1% to new peak
[SINGAPORE] Shares of OCBC and UOB hit record highs on Friday (Jan 23), driving the Straits Times Index (STI) to an all-time peak. UOB shares rose 4 per cent...
Gold, silver and platinum extend record-setting rally
Published Fri, Jan 23, 2026 · 10:03 AM[BENGALURU] Gold notched another record high on Friday (Jan 23), while silver and platinum also extended gains to hit all-time peaks, powered...