Posts by Yurie Miyazawa
Singapore insurers brace for 2026 as medical inflation climbs and IP rules tighten
Despite challenges, longer-term demographic and wealth trends remain supportive, observers say [SINGAPORE] Medical inflation is expected to remain one of the most pressing challenges for Singapore’s insurance sector in 2026, say industry players and observers, as healthcare costs continue to outpace general inflation. This pressure comes even as the Ministry of Health (MOH) prepares to…
Read MoreMusk’s X posts higher sales amid costly turnaround
[NEW YORK] Sales at Elon Musk’s X jumped during the third quarter, but the social network is still dealing with significant costs – including from the firm’s restructuring – as the billionaire works to turn around the business he bought for US$44 billion. The company, formerly known as Twitter, reported US$752 million in revenue in…
Read MoreFed officials split over risks to US economy going into 2026
The Fed cut its benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point for a third consecutive meeting in response to rising unemployment [NEW YORK] US Federal Reserve officials, including two who will become voters in 2026, offered strongly opposing views on Friday (Dec 12) on what to do with interest rates, continuing a debate that will…
Read MoreWhen You Want to Gift Something Truly Special
Here are a few extra-special gift ideas you can give this holiday season. 1. PeterGrimm Hats I’m not sure when I first came across Peter Grimm Hats, but the moment I bought my first one, I understood the hype. The quality is outstanding, the fit feels genuine, and the style just clicked with who I…
Read MoreEver Glory to offer 2 million new shares at S$0.64 each ahead of proposed transfer to mainboard
It will raise around S$1.2 million in net proceeds if the offer is fully subscribed [SINGAPORE] As part of its proposed transfer to the Singapore Exchange (SGX) mainboard, Catalist-listed engineering services provider Ever Glory United Holdings is making a public offer of up to two million new shares at an offer price of S$0.64 per…
Read MoreIdeas Are Cheap—Execution Wins Every Time
I’ve built companies on a simple rule: action beats intention. Ideas don’t move the needle by themselves. Execution does. If something is worth doing, start now. That’s the opinion I’m putting forward, and it’s how I run my life and my business. People often wait for the perfect plan, the perfect day, or the perfect…
Read MoreBioFresh and Energy Savings – Preserving Vitamins for Peak Performance, Saving Money with Energy
Peak performance doesn’t begin in the boardroom – it begins in the kitchen. As a young CEO in Singapore, you’re managing pitch meetings, board calls across time zones, and strategic decisions that move millions. Your most valuable asset isn’t your cap table or your network – it’s your cognitive performance. And that depends fundamentally on…
Read MoreYour Logo Should Feel Like A Religion
A logo is not a graphic. It’s a rallying point. I treat it like a symbol people can believe in, not just recognize. That’s the standard that separates forgettable marks from icons. My take is simple: your logo should work like a religious symbol—clear, bold, and loaded with meaning you build over time. If it…
Read MoreSunpower Group to buy stakes in two China thermal energy projects
It will take 15% equity interest in Xinneng Thermal Power, and the remaining interest in Changshu Thermal Power that it does not own [SINGAPORE] Sunpower Group on Thursday (Dec 4) announced that it is acquiring stakes in two Chinese power projects. Its wholly owned subsidiary Sunpower International Holding (Singapore), will acquire a 15 per cent…
Read More3 Pricing Moves Early Stage Teams Use To Unlock Profit
You can feel when your pricing is holding your company back. You see interest in your product, but the revenue never quite catches up. The team is building, iterating, grinding, yet you still don’t have the pricing clarity that flips the business from surviving to scaling. Every early team reaches this point. The good news…
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