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From street to search: New platform Tekka.sg seeks to put Indian businesses in S’pore on the map

The platform currently lists 120 businesses, with another 100 expected to be added by end-June.

Mr Kumaravelu P, founder and CEO of Tekka.sg said he quit a well-paying MNC job three years ago to focus on building the platform.

Some elderly S’poreans unsure how to sell their Singtel discounted shares while others cash in early

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Next-generation heirs prefer continuity in wealth advisory: UBS

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Raised on ‘karung guni’ money, they take pride in carrying their dad’s business forward

Michael Burry of Big Short fame warns of stock crash

US releases another wave of emergency oil as petrol prices bite

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Me and My Money: Master mariner branched out at 59 to set up an art cafe for people to connect

Ravi Sinha is also the founder and CEO of Aregius Maritime Group, a Singapore-based company he started in 2017.

ST20251106_202512400301 samoney Chong Jun Liang Ravi Sinha, owner of Art Werkx photographed for Me and My Money on Nov 6, 2025.


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Ravi Sinha, owner of Art Werkx photographed for Me and My Money on Nov 6, 2025.

When a family couldn’t find and distribute assets of $150m inheritance for over a decade

3 tips that can stop your family from fighting over your money

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What I learnt as a first-time cat owner

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ST Headstart: Turning ideas into a profitable business

ST Headstart: What are young Singaporeans investing in?

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ST Headstart: What do people look for in an employer?

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ST Headstart: Quiet firing and how to spot it

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ST Headstart: Is dating hard in S’pore? Here’s what 1,000 people said

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Trust Bank outpaces digital bank rivals due to strong parent ecosystem: Analysts

It reported its first net profit in March since its September 2022 launch.

Trust Bank chief executive Dwaipayan Sadhu said that the profitability was driven by an expanding product suite, deep customer engagement as well as efficiency gains from automation and from AI adoption.

Mary Chia faces more money woes amid legal proceedings and slimmer earnings

No more ‘annual general makan’: Making AGMs in S’pore more relevant for small-time investors

Jardine C&C said to explore sale of car dealership in Malaysia and Singapore

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ST Headstart: Turning ideas into a profitable business

US releases another wave of emergency oil as petrol prices bite

Near-record volumes of government oil are flowing to market in a bid to rein in prices at the pump ahead of the busy summer driving season.
Near-record volumes of government oil are flowing to market in a bid to rein in prices at the pump ahead of the busy summer driving season.

Next-generation heirs prefer continuity in wealth advisory: UBS

Ms Young Jin Yee, co-head of UBS Global Wealth Management of Asia Pacific, and lead for next-generation Mr Conrad Huber, head of UBS GWM for Indonesia and Japan International.
Ms Young Jin Yee, co-head of UBS Global Wealth Management of Asia Pacific, and lead for next-generation Mr Conrad Huber, head of UBS GWM for Indonesia and Japan International.

Michael Burry of Big Short fame warns of stock crash

Mr Michael Burry advised against shorting stocks, given the expense of put options and the risk of being burned by ill-timed trades. 
Mr Michael Burry advised against shorting stocks, given the expense of put options and the risk of being burned by ill-timed trades. 

How jet fuel supply crunch threatens travel plans in Asia and Europe

Airlines have already reduced their summer capacity by almost 4 per cent, removing 9.3 million seats from their schedules, according to analytics firm Cirium.
Airlines have already reduced their summer capacity by almost 4 per cent, removing 9.3 million seats from their schedules, according to analytics firm Cirium.

US stocks edge higher as AI fervour offsets Iran impasse

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during the opening bell in New York, on May 11.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during the opening bell in New York, on May 11.

From street to search: New platform Tekka.sg seeks to put Indian businesses in S’pore on the map

Mr Kumaravelu P, founder and CEO of Tekka.sg said he quit a well-paying MNC job three years ago to focus on building the platform.
Mr Kumaravelu P, founder and CEO of Tekka.sg said he quit a well-paying MNC job three years ago to focus on building the platform.

Strait of Hormuz disruption could push oil market recovery into 2027: Aramco CEO

Saudi Aramco chief executive Amin Nasser warned that oil market recovery could drag into 2027 if the current situation continues until mid-June.
Saudi Aramco chief executive Amin Nasser warned that oil market recovery could drag into 2027 if the current situation continues until mid-June.

Local banks lead Singapore stocks higher; STI up 0.4%

Within the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index, Riverstone was the top gainer with a 7.2% or S$0.055 rise to S$0.82.
Within the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index, Riverstone was the top gainer with a 7.2% or S$0.055 rise to S$0.82.

Raised on ‘karung guni’ money, they take pride in carrying their dad’s business forward

kjfurniture - Ms Beaunice, Ms Brillyn and Ms Blessance Toh (left to right) of Hock Siong & Co. Photographed on March 20, 2026.

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kjfurniture - Ms Beaunice, Ms Brillyn and Ms Blessance Toh (left to right) of Hock Siong & Co. Photographed on March 20, 2026.

Credit: Samuel Ruby
Photos by: Samuel Ruby, Aileen Teo
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