Posts by Kim Browne
New MAS-MTI Growth Capital Workgroup aims to close gap between private capital and public listings
[ad_1] Led by Chee Hong Tat, the group includes top executives from GIC, Temasek and DBS, along with public and private sector representatives [SINGAPORE] A newly formed workgroup aimed at enhancing Singapore’s growth capital ecosystem will seek to bridge the gap between private funding and public listings, creating a smoother pipeline from venture capital stage…
Read MoreLum Chang Creations receives SGX nod for mainboard transfer from Catalist
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Lum Chang Creations (LCC) on Friday (Feb 13) received in-principal approval from the Singapore Exchange (SGX) to transfer from the Catalist bourse to the mainboard. LCC managing director Lim Thiam Hooi said: “A mainboard listing will elevate our corporate profile, enhance our visibility among institutional investors, and provide a stronger platform for our…
Read MoreChina is snapping up overseas assets again, from Puma to metals
[ad_1] The turnaround is gathering momentum after a prolonged lull that began in the mid to late 2010s [HONG KONG] After Beijing slammed them shut about a decade ago, the gates have flung open again for Chinese firms to go on overseas acquisition sprees. In January alone, the volume of outbound mergers and acquisitions (M&A)…
Read MoreChinese automakers’ need for speed comes with a price
[ad_1] IN RECENT years, Chinese carmakers, particularly those focused on electric vehicles (EVs), have hit the accelerator on new model launches with an eye on grabbing a larger share of China’s ferociously competitive market. In 2025, the number of new vehicle models released in the Chinese market hit a record of 167, up from 157…
Read MoreUS details new China limits for clean energy tax credits
[ad_1] The restrictions follow an executive order in July signalling stricter limits for the tax credits Published Fri, Feb 13, 2026 · 11:30 AM THE Trump administration issued new guidance on the use of foreign materials and components in US clean energy projects, in a move that would further limit access to lucrative tax credits.…
Read MoreThe 7 biggest lies young entrepreneurs still tell themselves about success
[ad_1] If you have ever stared at someone else’s funding announcement on LinkedIn and felt that quiet panic in your chest, you are not alone. Most young founders I meet are ambitious, capable, and quietly exhausted from chasing a version of success they are not even sure they believe in. We consume startup Twitter threads,…
Read MoreWhat’s the Best Way to Invest $500,000 for Growth?
[ad_1] Earning money is often the easiest aspect of personal finance. The real challenge comes with figuring out how to compound growth and turn it into something that lasts for a lifetime. Whether you have $100,000, $500,000, or several million dollars, there are always going to be questions about how to optimize for ROI. And…
Read MoreThe Crucial Significance of Conflict Management Training in the Workplace
[ad_1] No matter how big or small a company is, there are bound to be conflicts in its teams. Every person has differing views and ways they believe are best for handling workflow, clients, and executing projects. When conflicts arise, addressing them and uniting the team as a cohesive unit is imperative. A conflict on…
Read MoreHow to build a simple content strategy for B2B startups
[ad_1] You know content matters. Every advisor, investor, and growth thread tells you it compounds over time. But when you are a B2B founder with limited runway, a tiny team, and customers to close, content strategy often turns into a vague goal instead of a concrete system. You publish a few posts, miss a month,…
Read MoreThe complete guide to startup accounting for non-financial founders
[ad_1] You didn’t start a company because you love spreadsheets. Yet somehow you’re now staring at a bank balance, a Stripe dashboard, a pile of receipts, and an investor asking about “runway” and “burn,” wondering how all of this fits together. Most first-time founders learn accounting reactively, usually after something goes wrong. This guide is…
Read MoreEvery confident founder I know learned these 7 lessons the hard way
[ad_1] Confidence in startups rarely looks like bravado. It looks quieter than that. It shows up as decisiveness under pressure, calm conversations with investors, and the ability to say no without overexplaining. If you are early in your journey, it can feel like confident founders were simply born that way. They were not. Almost every…
Read MoreFostering a Dog Creates Lasting Change for the Dog and the Shelter
[ad_1] A six-year-old Labrador mix named Luna spent months in a packed shelter. She lived in terror of the other dogs and couldn’t make eye contact with anyone. Savanna Tolley, a dog trainer and owner of The Dog Wizard, says Luna had “completely shut down.” Luna’s life changed when a foster caregiver took her in.…
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