Posts by Stephanie Irvin
All in the family: An interactive look at the Kwek clan
AS THE boardroom tussle at CDL hots up, pitting executive chairman Kwek Leng Beng against his son and CEO Sherman Kwek and…
Read MoreHospitality S-Reits focus on active portfolio management to drive growth
THE managers of hospitality real estate investment trusts in Singapore (S-Reits) have been actively managing their portfolios, as they carry out asset acquisitions and enhancements, as well as proactive capital management to create value. The five trusts that focus on hospitality assets delivered mixed results in 2024, with operating performance mostly resilient, even as travel…
Read MoreUSPS Goes High-Tech: Inside Informed Delivery
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has taken a big step into the digital age with its Informed Delivery service. This innovative offering allows users to see a preview of their incoming mail before it even hits their mailbox. It combines traditional mail with modern technology, making it easier for people to manage their postal…
Read MoreFirst meeting with CDL’s Kwek Leng Beng felt like a job interview, says Catherine Wu
DR CATHERINE WU, who came under the spotlight in the saga involving City Developments Limited (CDL), chatted with Taiwanese TV host Paul Lee on an episode of his talk show Da-win Dining aired in November 2024. In the TV interview, Dr Wu, who was born in Taiwan, revealed that she is the only daughter in…
Read MoreDigging into the Kwek family tree behind CDL and other Hong Leong companies
AS THE boardroom tussle at CDL hots up, pitting executive chairman Kwek Leng Beng against his son and CEO Sherman Kwek and other board members, The Business Times takes a look at how family ties and business interests are inextricably linked. At the first generation level, there is Kwek Hong Png who established the Hong…
Read MoreCRM Wars: Mobile Apps Change the Game
Mobile CRM apps are changing the way businesses interact with customers. They’re not just fancy tools; they’re reshaping how companies manage relationships on the go. Imagine having all your customer info right in your pocket, ready whenever you need it. That’s the magic of mobile CRM. It’s like having a personal assistant who’s always on…
Read MoreUS: Wall St opens subdued after in-line inflation data
WALL Street’s main indexes had a subdued start on Friday (Feb 28) after data showed inflation rose as expected in January, while concerns that US President Donald Trump’s policies could further fuel price pressures kept investors cautious. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 20.3 points, or 0.05 per cent, at the open to 43,259.84. The…
Read MoreMalaysia’s palm oil giant FGV expects higher profit margins in 2025
MALAYSIAN palm oil planter FGV Holdings said on Friday (Feb 28) it expected higher profit margins in 2025, boosted by improved productivity from its estates and elevated palm prices in the first half of the year. Palm prices are expected to average between RM4,300 (S$1,299.58) and RM4,600 a tonne in the first half of 2025…
Read MoreTemasek-backed companies should not face obligation to list in Singapore: Chee Hong Tat
COMPANIES should not be obliged to list on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), said Second Minister for Finance Chee Hong Tat on Friday (Feb 28), in response to Workers’ Party Member of Parliament Louis Chua’s proposal to encourage Temasek-backed companies to do so. Chua had asked how the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) plans to utilise…
Read MoreSingapore stocks fall as trade tariff concerns re-emerge overnight; STI down 0.7%
SINGAPORE stocks fell in tandem with other regional markets on Friday (Feb 28) as investors reassessed the potential impact of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. The Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.7 per cent or 25.49 points to 3,895.70. Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 379 to 226 after 2.1 billion securities…
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