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Kang Wan Chern

Deputy Business Editor

Wan Chern is deputy business editor at The Straits Times. She joined the newsroom in 2021 after returning from Myanmar. Based in Yangon from 2017 to 2021, she first ran the business desk of The Myanmar Times and later headed the paper, helping to see it through the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 general election in Myanmar and the coup d’etat in 2021. Wan Chern spent the first 10 years of her career as a financial journalist at The Edge Singapore. She is originally from Penang.

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NutryFarm shareholders demand CEO’s immediate suspension, CFO to take over in interim

The High Court discharged NutryFarm from judicial management on Feb 2, but its shares have remained suspended on the SGX since April 11, 2022.
The High Court discharged NutryFarm from judicial management on Feb 2, but its shares have remained suspended on the SGX since April 11, 2022.

S’pore investors take stock risks abroad, but why not at home? SGX chairman Koh Boon Hwee weighs in

SGX chairman Koh Boon Hwee explained that early-stage venture funding is relatively well supported in Singapore.
SGX chairman Koh Boon Hwee explained that early-stage venture funding is relatively well supported in Singapore.

NutryFarm shareholders seek CEO’s removal as company pivots from durians to data centres

The dispute comes as NutryFarm seeks to rebuild its business and resume trading on the SGX mainboard after more than four years of suspension since April 2022.
The dispute comes as NutryFarm seeks to rebuild its business and resume trading on the SGX mainboard after more than four years of suspension since April 2022.

Jay-Z, Serena Williams-backed Kenangan Coffee considering IPO on SGX within next 24 months: CEO

For SGX to be selected, CEO Edward Tirtanata said he would like greater clarity on how companies could pursue dual listings in Singapore and on regional exchanges.
For SGX to be selected, CEO Edward Tirtanata said he would like greater clarity on how companies could pursue dual listings in Singapore and on regional exchanges.

‘The best address in Singapore’: Why Malaysia’s IOI Properties is betting billions on the CBD

IOI Properties chief executive Lee Yeow Seng says high-net-worth individuals’ presence in the Republic will support demand for prime offices, luxury homes and high-end hotels.
IOI Properties chief executive Lee Yeow Seng says high-net-worth individuals’ presence in the Republic will support demand for prime offices, luxury homes and high-end hotels.

Mary Chia to raise $1m including from founder as debt, losses mount

The new shares will be subscribed for by company founder Mary Chia Ah Tow and three other businesswomen, Ng Yen Ying, Lin Yan and Maggie Lim Min Er.
The new shares will be subscribed for by company founder Mary Chia Ah Tow and three other businesswomen, Ng Yen Ying, Lin Yan and Maggie Lim Min Er.

Protein drinks and matcha chai: Starbucks patrons in Asia can expect more choice, outlets under DFI

Customers of Starbucks in Singapore and six other Asian markets can expect a wider selection of beverages and food.
Customers of Starbucks in Singapore and six other Asian markets can expect a wider selection of beverages and food.

DFI to take control of Starbucks in S’pore, 6 other Asian markets

DFI will take control of Starbucks operations across Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
DFI will take control of Starbucks operations across Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.

SGX CEO Loh Boon Chye’s pay rises 7% to $8.37m as exchange delivers standout year

Singapore Exchange chief executive Loh Boon Chye’s raked in $8.37 million in total pay for the financial year ended June 30,
Singapore Exchange chief executive Loh Boon Chye’s raked in $8.37 million in total pay for the financial year ended June 30,

Investors must take risks on young S’pore companies for future economy to thrive: SGX chairman

Investor support today will build a pipeline of firms in which the next generation of Singaporeans can invest, said SGX chairman Koh Boon Hwee.
Investor support today will build a pipeline of firms in which the next generation of Singaporeans can invest, said SGX chairman Koh Boon Hwee.

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