Posts by Yurie Miyazawa
Why Hawkfest Is The Ultimate Brand Gathering
I’ve been in the marketing world long enough to know that most industry events fall into one of two categories: stuffy networking sessions where everyone’s just trying to hand out business cards, or overly technical conferences that leave you with a headache and a notebook full of jargon.That’s exactly why we created Hawkfest—to break that…
Read MoreHRnetGroup appoints 10 new business leader co-owners
[SINGAPORE] HRnetGroup has appointed 10 new business leader co-owners, following the retirement and departure of certain leaders, to bring its total number of co-owners to 45. This is part of the group’s strategy to deepen leadership succession and sustain business momentum, it said in a bourse filing on Wednesday (Jul 16). Co-owners can make operating…
Read MoreGuinness-owner Diageo CEO step downs after tough two years, finance chief to lead in interim
Published Wed, Jul 16, 2025 · 08:22 PM [LONDON] Diageo CEO Debra Crew has stepped down after just two years in the job, the world’s biggest spirits maker said on Wednesday (Jul 16), with finance chief Nik Jhangiani taking over in the interim as the company strives to boost its performance and cut debt. Shares…
Read MoreSchneider in talks to buy Temasek’s stake in Indian JV: sources
A potential transaction could value the whole venture at roughly US$5 billion including debt Published Wed, Jul 16, 2025 · 06:51 PM [NEW DELHI] Schneider Electric is considering buying out the remaining stake in its India venture from minority partner Temasek Holdings, according to people familiar with the matter. Schneider Electric is in talks to…
Read MoreSingapore shares rise to new high; STI up 0.3%
[SINGAPORE] Shares on the Singapore bourse closed higher on Wednesday (Jul 16), marking the third straight day the benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) hit a new high. Other regional markets ended lower, amid signs of rising US inflation that is dampening investor sentiment. The STI rose 0.3 per cent or 12.43 points to close at…
Read MoreSecurity and compliance among concerns of banks in granting API access to fintechs
[SINGAPORE] Security and compliance concerns are top of the list when Singapore’s brick-and-mortar banks decide whether to grant fintechs Application Programming Interface (API) access to the financial data, particularly that of the banks’ small and medium-sized enterprises’ (SME) clients. DBS, OCBC and UOB told The Business Times that they provide API access to only certain…
Read MoreCitigroup backs silver to soar just as gold’s rally loses steam
Published Wed, Jul 16, 2025 · 04:38 PM [MELBOURNE] Silver will extend a rally beyond US$40 an ounce in the coming months on tightening physical supplies and growing investment demand, according to Citigroup, which reiterated a more cautious stance on gold. The three-month forecast was raised to US$40 from US$38, while the 6-to-12 month outlook…
Read MoreInMotion Not Working for You? Try These Hosting Alternatives
If InMotion Hosting is not meeting your needs, there are several other web hosts you can try. Here are six options for hosting alternatives, each with different strengths. GreenGeeks – A Strong Eco-Friendly Choice GreenGeeks offers hosting for $2.95 per month on its basic shared plan. This pricing is among the lowest for what you…
Read MoreFinding Success by Solving Real Problems, Not Just Creating Cute Products
When aspiring entrepreneurs ask me for advice, I often notice a common pattern. They come to me excited about a product idea that’s clever, cute, or interesting—but not necessarily solving a genuine problem. This approach misses what I believe is the fundamental key to business success. Throughout my entrepreneurial journey, from growing Ellie.com to…
Read MoreLiquidators file legal proceedings against Standard Chartered Bank over 1MDB fraud
Published Tue, Jul 1, 2025 · 01:49 PM [KUALA LUMPUR] Liquidators seeking to recoup misappropriated funds from Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund 1MDB have initiated legal proceedings against Standard Chartered Bank in the High Court of Singapore, they said in a statement dated Jun 30. The liquidators are seeking to hold the bank accountable for its…
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