by Nazreen Daud | Jul 12, 2025 | Entrepreneur of the Week
A Clear Start, Then a Sudden Fall Edwin Kheng was once set for a corporate career. He scored top grades, studied banking at NTU, and had a clear path ahead. But he chose something different. He started a publishing business inspired by his uncle, a successful...
by Nazreen Daud | Jun 30, 2025 | Entrepreneur of the Week
From Site Plans to Brand Plans In 2001, Derick Tee moved to Singapore. He started as a site engineer. He worked on infrastructure projects. The job was stable, but something felt missing. He wanted more control. He wanted to build something of his own. In 2005, he...
by Nazreen Daud | Jun 19, 2025 | Entrepreneur of the Week
A Different Kind of Classroom In Bukit Timah, Elfin Ng runs a quiet but powerful space. Her studio, stART Studio, helps children feel seen, not judged. She uses art to connect with children who feel overwhelmed, unheard, or anxious. Many of these children have ADHD,...
by Nazreen Daud | Jun 11, 2025 | Entrepreneur of the Week
Starting with Purpose, Not Noise Ned Theu and Qiu Ping run Bluewaters Hotels & Hostels. They did not start with hype. They started with hard work. They met as teenagers. He came from Malaysia. She came from Singapore. Their bond grew from playing hockey together....
by Nazreen Daud | Jun 4, 2025 | Entrepreneur of the Week
From Void Deck to Vanguard In Ubi, a quiet shift has taken place over the last 20 years. Xinglong, founder of Black Tactical, grew a simple idea into a trusted name in tactical gear. He didn’t go to business school. He followed his interests, worked with precision,...
