Different from commercial banks driven by short-term profit, Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) operate with a mandate to finance sustainable growth, reduce poverty, and foster international cooperation in developing countries, which eventually lead to stimulate the growth of entrepreneurships or family businesses in private sectors in the modern economy. MDBs act as catalysts for private sector […]
Commemorating Sir Rudolf Diesel’s early experiments with peanut oil engines in 1893, the World Biofuel Day on 10 August every year highlights the critical need to transition from non-renewable fossil fuels to sustainable, eco-friendly energy alternatives for family business and individual or retail. World Biofuel Day also underscores how renewable organic energy can transform global […]
Every August 9, Singapore celebrates its independence. Sixty-one years after independence, Singapore’s story is not simply one of economic growth, but of deliberate policies, strong institutions, and long-term investments that have created an environment where businesses and people can thrive. Singapore is one of Asia’s most competitive economies. The nation has evolved into a leading […]
Successful businesses focus on making disciplined decisions about where they can truly win, rather than attempting to participate in every opportunity. A true strategy is an integrated set of deliberate choices that positions an organization to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage. According to Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works by A.G. Lafley and Roger […]
Every year on August 6, the art world celebrates the birthday of Andy Warhol, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Born in Pittsburgh in 1928, Warhol transformed the way people understood creativity by challenging the traditional boundaries between fine art, commerce, and popular culture. His work proved that everyday objects and […]
London electronic duo HONNE is marking a decade of music with three stripped-back performances at Capitol Theatre from Aug. 4 to 6, bringing its 10-Year Anniversary Tour to one of Asia’s busiest live-entertainment destinations. Formed in 2014, HONNE comprises singer-producer Andy Clutterbuck and producer James Hatcher. The British alt-pop act is known for its blend […]
To celebrate the birthday of the 44th President of the United States Barack Obama, let’s learn about his leadership and outstanding life journey. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1961, Barack Hussein Obama spent part of his childhood in Indonesia after his mother, Ann Dunham, married Indonesian geologist Lolo Soetoro. His years in Jakarta introduced him […]
While debate often swirls around dark vigilantes or godlike aliens, one character consistently stands at the apex of global pop culture as the most beloved superhero in the world: Spider-Man. So, is Spiderman the most beloved superhero in the world? More than six decades after his debut, the wall-crawler is far more than a staple […]
Success is often measured by revenue, titles, or recognition but in The Diary of a CEO, entrepreneur and podcast host Steven Bartlett argues that sustainable success is built on something far less visible, which are the principles, values, and relationships that shape every decision. Drawing from his experiences as a founder and conversations with some […]
On July 30, the world remembers the birthday of Henry Ford (30 July 1863 – 7 April 1947), one of history’s most influential industrialists and the founder of the Ford Motor Company. Although he did not invent the automobile, Ford transformed how cars were manufactured and made personal transportation accessible to ordinary people. His vision […]
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