Posts by Yurie Miyazawa
How Startups Use Internal Tokens to Motivate Teams
Startups thrive on passion, hustle, and a shared mission. But keeping teams aligned, energised, and motivated, especially when funds are tight, can be a real challenge. This is precisely what led to the innovation known as internal tokens. Internal tokens are a creative and gamified way to reward team efforts, foster collaboration, and inject a…
Read MoreUS: Wall Street opens slightly lower as China trade uncertainty lingers
Published Fri, Apr 25, 2025 · 09:47 PM [NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Friday (Apr 25) as investors sifted through conflicting comments from US President Donald Trump and Beijing on developments in the US-China trade war. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 47.7 points, or 0.12 per cent, at the open…
Read MoreDBS downgrades Keppel Infrastructure Trust to ‘hold’, keeps Mapletree Logistics Trust at ‘buy’
[SINGAPORE] Analysts from DBS Group Research are mixed on some real estate investment trusts (Reits) this earnings season: They have kept their “buy” rating on logistics-focused Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT), but have downgraded Keppel Infrastructure Trust (KIT) to “hold”. This is amid widespread economic uncertainty – mainly from the recent US-China trade war – which…
Read MoreHongkong Land to sell 147,025 sq ft of One Exchange to HKEX, and launch share buyback programme
[SINGAPORE] Property group Hongkong Land will sell 147,025 square feet (sq ft) of One Exchange Square to Hong Kong’s stock exchange operator for HK$6.3 billion (S$1.1 billion), and launch a share buyback programme. Proceeds from the sale, alongside other capital recycling activities executed during the fiscal year ended December 2024, will finance the US$200 million…
Read MoreStocks to watch: CICT, MPACT, Sats, Suntec Reit, OUE Reit, Clint
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of its securities on Friday (Apr 25). CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT): It posted net property income (NPI) of S$291.5 million for Q1 FY2025, a 0.8 per cent drop from the previous corresponding period. Revenue for the quarter fell 0.8 per cent on the…
Read MoreBank of Japan’s Ueda keeps rate-hike pledge but warns of US tariff impact
[WASHINGTON] Bank of Japan (BOJ) governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday (Apr 24) that the central bank will continue to raise interest rates if underlying inflation converges towards its 2 per cent inflation target as projected. But he said the central bank will scrutinise how various information, including on the potential economic fallout from higher…
Read MoreGoogle says will buy back US$70 billion in shares, posts earnings beat
[BENGALURU/SAN FRANCISCO] Google parent Alphabet said it would buy back US$70 billion worth of shares as it reported first-quarter profit above Wall Street expectations on Thursday (Apr 24). Shares jumped 4 per cent in extended trading, adding about US$75 billion to the company’s market value. Alphabet beat quarterly revenue estimates, benefiting from steady growth in…
Read MoreBusiness Naming Tips: 7 Secrets to Success
Choosing a name for your business is more than just picking something that sounds nice. It’s about creating a unique identity that resonates with your audience and represents your brand values. Whether you’re launching a new startup or rebranding an existing business, the name you choose can play a big role in your success. In…
Read MoreOUE Reit posts 11.9% fall in Q1 revenue to S$66 million
[SINGAPORE] OUE Reit’s revenue fell 11.9 per cent to S$66 million for its first quarter ended Mar 31, from S$74.9 million in the year-ago quarter. This was mainly due to the divestment of Lippo Plaza in Shanghai, China, as well as lower contributions from the hospitality segment due to a weaker trading environment compared to…
Read MoreNestle sales rise on price hikes for coffee, cocoa products
[BERN] Nestle’s sales rose as the maker of Nespresso and KitKat candy bars increased prices to counter soaring costs for coffee and cocoa. Revenue grew 2.8 per cent on an organic basis in the first quarter, the Swiss foodmaker said on Thursday (Apr 24), above the 2.6 per cent average estimate of analysts. The bulk…
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