Entrepreneurship
HP sees weaker profit on tariffs; will cut over 1,000 jobs
HP GAVE a profit outlook for the current quarter that fell short of expectations, citing the impact of rising component costs and tariffs on goods from China.Earnings, excluding some...
Europe: Carmakers drive shares lower after Trump’s tariff threats on EU
EUROPEAN shares retreated from record highs on Thursday (Feb 27), with automakers leading declines as investors evaluated the impact of US President Donald Trump’s potential tariffs on the European...
Who is Catherine Wu, adviser to Kwek Leng Beng?
CDL group chief executive Sherman Kwek says the “primary reason” for the ongoing dispute at the property behemoth relates to “a very serious issue of corporate governance” involving Dr...
Credit Card Processing: Small Business Traps to Avoid
Running a small business is tough, and dealing with credit card processing can make it even tougher. Many small business owners find themselves tangled in a web of fees...
Porsche overtakes Ferrari as million-dollar car of the moment
THIS month, as car enthusiasts converge on Florida for two weeks, they will find 14 Porsches with estimates straddling the US$1 million mark-two more than the dozen Ferraris with...
Apac Realty’s H2 profit halves to S$3.1 million as new home sales drop
REAL estate services player Apac Realty posted a 53.6 per cent fall in net profit to S$3.1 million for the six months ended Dec 31, 2024, hit by a...
IHH Healthcare Q4 earnings edge up 1% to RM732 million
INTEGRATED healthcare operator IHH Healthcare on Thursday (Feb 27) announced net profit of RM732 million (S$221 million) for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2024, up 1 per cent from...
UOL H2 net profit falls 60% in absence of one-time gain
PROPERTY player UOL Group posted a 60 per cent fall in net profit to S$227.8 million for the six months ended Dec 31, 2024. This was mainly due to...
Business Standing Check: What That Certificate Really Means
Ever wonder what that business certification really means? It’s like having your business’s ID card, showing that you’re legit and playing by the rules. Whether you’re just starting out...
Singapore shares gain ground; STI rises 0.3% despite Yangzijiang Shipbuilding dive
The three local banks show mixed performance, with DBS declining while OCBC and UOB advance SINGAPORE equities climbed on Thursday (Feb 27) as investors took stock of company earnings....
