Culture

7 uncomfortable truths about “balance” early entrepreneurs learn too late
You start your company thinking balance is the goal. Work hard, but not too hard. Build fast, but don’t burn out. Stay focused, but also have a life. Then...
Clear Goals Mean Nothing Without Execution
Every leader loves to talk about vision. I do too. Big goals fire people up, and they should. But here’s the hard truth: clear goals mean nothing if the...
Here are SGX’s top 10 dividend and best-performing ETFs in the volatile first quarter
The US-Venezuela tensions, followed by the Iran war, did their part to roil the markets in Q1 2026 [SINGAPORE] Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) hit...
EQT lands record Asia buyout fund at US$15.6 billion amid turmoil
The firm has taken the private equity world by storm with sizeable cash outs and top level returnsPublished Tue, Apr 21, 2026 · 09:50 AM[HONG KONG] EQT raised US$15.6...
9 things to stop doing this quarter if you want to grow next year
If you’ve been grinding all year but your growth still feels stuck, you’re not alone. Most early-stage founders don’t fail because they aren’t working hard enough. They stall because...
China Aviation Oil says merger between parent and Sinopec not expected to impact business
It notes that the consolidation is not a restructuring of CAO but is taking place at the parent-entity level by the group’s controlling shareholder[SINGAPORE] China Aviation Oil (CAO) reiterated...
China to form brokerage with US$86 billion assets by merging firms
Beijing is trying to develop its domestic investment banks to allow them to compete with global heavyweightsPublished Mon, Apr 20, 2026 · 12:03 PMTWO state-backed brokerages in Shanghai have...
Say ‘yes’ to that work stint abroad and roll with the challenges: Sun Life’s Jessica Tan
The Singapore executive’s career has spanned the most dynamic growth cycles in recent decades[SINGAPORE] Sun Life president Jessica Tan built her career by going where growth was, even if it...
Crypto hack worth US$290 million triggers DeFi contagion shock
Published Sun, Apr 19, 2026 · 05:37 PMHACKERS exploited a cross-chain bridge on Saturday (Apr 18), draining nearly US$300 million from a key piece of decentralised finance infrastructure and...
CEOs of Uni-Asia and The Assembly Place build stakes
From Apr 10 to 16, directors or CEOs report 12 acquisitions and 2 disposals, while substantial shareholders record 2 acquisitions and 17 disposals[SINGAPORE] For the five trading sessions spanning...
Greek, Indian tankers U-turn before Hormuz amid reopening doubt
Published Sat, Apr 18, 2026 · 03:09 PM[SINGAPORE] Several oil tankers have u-turned in the Persian Gulf after appearing to try to transit the Strait of Hormuz, as shipowners...
6 cash flow mistakes that quietly sink promising startups
If you’ve ever looked at your bank account and felt a mix of relief and quiet panic, you’re not alone. Early-stage founders rarely fail because of bad ideas. More...