Entrepreneurship

Applied Materials falls as export controls weigh on outlook
[ad_1] APPLIED Materials, the largest US maker of chip-manufacturing equipment, fell after issuing a lukewarm revenue forecast for the current period, citing the risk of export controls crimping its business....
Xi-Jack Ma chat seen as next catalyst for blistering China rally
[ad_1] A POTENTIAL encounter this week between President Xi Jinping and e-commerce icon Jack Ma, coming after a blistering run by tech shares, could be the next catalyst to extend...
Westpac posts higher quarterly profit as loan volumes grow, late repayments decline
[ad_1] AUSTRALIA’S Westpac posted a rise in its first-quarter net profit on Monday as deposits and loan volumes grew, and said a widely awaited interest rate cut by the central...
Tax incentives proposed by MAS review group not a ‘silver bullet’, say experts
[ad_1] TAX deductions and lower corporate tax rates may be among the incentives that the MAS equities market review group considers as part of measures to strengthen Singapore’s equities market...
Crowdfunding Dreams: From Zero to Hero
[ad_1] Thinking of jumping into crowdfunding? It’s like setting off on an adventure with your business idea. From the ground up, you can transform from a complete beginner to a...
Prenup Talk: Have This Conversation Before ‘I Do’
[ad_1] Getting married is a big step, and while love might be the main focus, it’s important to talk about prenuptial agreements too. These agreements aren’t just for the rich...
Spotify weighs US$6 premium for added features, access to tickets
[ad_1] SPOTIFY Technology is looking to charge as much as US$5.99 a month on top of existing subscriptions for a new super-fan streaming service that will include higher-quality audio, remixing...
The Perfect Boss: Does Yours Make the Cut?
[ad_1] Ever wondered if your boss ticks all the right boxes? You know, the kind of leader who really gets it. Being a good manager isn’t just about barking orders...
Intel flirts with historic weekly gain on partnership rumours
[ad_1] INTEL shares are on track for their biggest one-week gain on record, as unconfirmed discussions about a partnership with a key rival provide hope for a turnaround after an...
Executor Duties: 10 Things You Must Do When Someone Dies
[ad_1] Being named an executor is no small task. It’s a role filled with responsibilities that can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with the loss of a loved one....
Meta layoffs hit Singapore as tech giant cuts global workforce
[ad_1] JOB cuts by social media giant Meta have hit Singapore, according to public posts on professional networking platform LinkedIn and sources who spoke to The Straits Times (ST).This comes...
Europe: Shares log longest weekly streak of advances in a year
[ad_1] EUROPE’S main stock index closed lower on Friday (Feb 14), as investors paused following four successive sessions of gains, while luxury stocks advanced after robust earnings from Birkin bag...