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Grande Dame
From humble beginnings as a teacher, Jennie Chua rose to become doyen of the hospitality industry, yet remains remarkably grounded. -BT
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Taking SICC forward
Exerpt of speech by Ms Jennie Chua on what she hopes to do for the SICC as its chairman. -BT |
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From hawker to steak king
Aston's has come a long way since its early days as an East Coast Kopitiam stall, a far cry from the new restaurant at The Centrepoint. -ST
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Weaving passion and art into business
Carpet merchant wants to teach buyers to develop the sense that they are buying heritage. -tabla! |
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Hatching a good business plan
Their first marketing project was to distribute eggs. -tabla!
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Investing in future, embracing change - Singapore Press Holdings
SPH has in 25 years become one of the largest, most profitable media companies in the region. -BT |
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The secret to corporate longevity
Some companies in Singapore are more than a century old. What are the odds of surviving that long? -BT
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A 130-year-old TCM heritage - Eu Yan Sang
A trusted name in traditional Chinese medicine, Eu Yan Sang Int'l is now in the hands of a fourth-generation Eu. -BT |
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Looking forward to another 50 years - FJ Benjamin
After 50 years in the fashion retailing business and having undergone a few economic downturns, FJ Benjamin has learnt what it takes to survive. -BT
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The beginnings of a global banking centre - Standard Chartered, Citigroup and ABN AMRO
Singapore's evolution into a financial centre started way before it gained independence 44 years ago.Here are three banks that have been in Singapore for more than a century. -BT |
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Almost two centuries old and thriving - Boustead Singapore
Boustead Singapore celebrated its 180th year of existence last year and continues to make record profits. -BT
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A multi-media group with diversified interests -Singapore Press Holdings
ST poses questions to SPH chairmanTony Tan and CEO Alan Chan. -BT |
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Global leader in serviced residence industry - The Ascott Group
Ascott plans to expand its presence through management contracts and selective investments in the Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region. -BT
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New kids on the block
These go-getters beat the odds and successfully built their own niche in the club and bar scene. -ST |
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Head Home for indie music
Home Club at The Riverwalk is the only club in town that gives the local indie music scene a prominent and regular showcase. -ST
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From pool bar to bossa nova
Quarubar at Dempsey Hill features an impressive line-up of both home-grown and foreign jazz and bossa nova singers. -ST |
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Lured by love of food
Cheryl Lee is one of three owners of One Rochester at Rochester Park, 1 TwentySix at East Coast and 1 Caramel at Orchard. -ST
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Bar is their 'school project'
15 Minutes is a cafe-bar that doubles as a local platform for budding musicians and artists. -ST |
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Macau's Crown prince
Lawrence Ho, son of casino magnate Stanley Ho, comes into his own. -BT
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Home brewed
Two unique local entrepreneurs create new brands that Singaporean shoppers can be proud to call their own. -BT |
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Trigger-happy jeweller
A commemorative book on Loang and Noi's 15 years in the business serves to illustrate Chua Gek Noi's two passions: photography and jewellery. -BT
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It's more fun in turbulent times for 14-year veteran
He has seen four recessions as an analyst. -BT
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'One part skill, 2 parts hard work, 7 parts luck'
Fifth overall ranked analyst says hard work lies in presenting information in a coherent manner. -BT
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Making the most of job experience, course studies
He ranks third overall among stock pickers, and second among those covering real estate stocks. -BT |
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Newcomer zooms ahead as top property analyst
She beat her industry benchmark by 11.5 per cent, not bad for a 'newcomer'. -BT
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Timely, negative calls feature among StarMine winners
Credit Suisse, DBS Vickers tie as top brokers, with seven awards each. -BT |
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Taking better care of clients' needs
Freddy Sim and Viviena Chin left stable agency jobs to found their own independent financial advisory firm. -BT
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Forging a path of his own
When partnerships fail, S&W Engineering's Wong Chung Kang just presses on. -BT |
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Restructured for strength
Koon's new CEO put in place organisational changes for the better. -BT
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Shipping veteran's secret to success is to reinvent
S'pore Maritime Foundation chief shares career history as learning example. -BT |
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Lighting up a career path
Hard work and tenacity has paid off for entrepreneur Ramesh Pillai. -tabla!
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The family man
Hotelier Hari N.Harilela counts a happy family as his greatest achievement. -tabla! |
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Making a big splash across the region
Aik Moh's success lies in its experienced and forward-looking staff that cover the entire spectrum from management to production and sales. -BT
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The rationalist
The head honcho of the World Intellectual Property Organization plays a crucial role in ensuring a fair deal. -BT |
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Changes at the top: Transitions largely smooth
Insiders step up to chief exec post at significant number of blue-chip firms. -ST
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Reputation is the name of the game
Nam Leong is today seen as a 'high-quality partner' in the building and shipbuilding industries. -BT |
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Innovation and expansion the way to go
With new paper-packaging technology and a facility underway, Jackway Converter is undeterred by the recession. -BT
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Linking more than 1,000 firms
Linkers (Far East) helps producers market and distribute their products. -BT |
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Embracing change head on
After its revamp, fitness equipment distributor Dynaforce evolved to offer a comprehensive suite of related health services. -BT
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Singapore brands made in Malaysia
Hyflux today supplies 35 per cent of Singapore's water needs and has also expanded its operations to all over the world. -Sin Chew/ANN |
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Poor man, rich man
A life of poverty taught S.M.A. JALEEL, MD of MES, never to say no to honest work and appreciate what he has now. -tabal!
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Push in the right direction
Father had inadvertently pushed him into starting a company. -tabla! |
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Anticipating, accelerating, accentuating
CapitaCommercial Trust shares its 'triple-A strategy' for riding through challenging times. -BT
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Just what the doctor ordered
With its wireless patient temperature sensors, Cadi Scientific tapped a niche and hit paydirt. -BT |
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Taking the road less travelled
Business selling UPS in Uganda broke even within a year and is expecting to hit $1 million in sales next year. -BT
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Gearing up for greater success
From its first shop at Katong Mall, Pinnacle has grown into a one-stop motoring services destination. -BT |
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