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Philanthropy

Late doctor’s $2m donation kick-starts Methodist Welfare Services’ first endowment fund

Dr Ong Yong Wan, the founding head of haematology at Singapore General Hospital who died in July 2025, planned to give about $20 million of her estate to charitable causes and her relatives.
Dr Ong Yong Wan, the founding head of haematology at Singapore General Hospital who died in July 2025, planned to give about $20 million of her estate to charitable causes and her relatives.

$100 million raised for Community Chest and other causes during SG60; Govt to match donations

An event celebrating the SG60 SGShare campaign at Punggol Coast Mall on March 7.
An event celebrating the SG60 SGShare campaign at Punggol Coast Mall on March 7.

Quantedge Foundation aims to do more for social mobility through philanthropy, says CEO Xie Yao Quan

ssxyq31 ST20260128_202680000382 Ong Wee Jin / Syarafana / 

Interview with MP Xie Yao Quan, in his capacity as Quantedge Foundation's CEO.
ssxyq31 ST20260128_202680000382 Ong Wee Jin / Syarafana / 

Interview with MP Xie Yao Quan, in his capacity as Quantedge Foundation's CEO.

S’pore a ‘special place’ in giving journey of Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin and wife Elaine

The Elaine and Eduardo Saverin Foundation was recently ranked among the Republic’s 10 largest private donors.
The Elaine and Eduardo Saverin Foundation was recently ranked among the Republic’s 10 largest private donors.

K-pop’s BTS receive South Korea’s presidential commendation for philanthropic efforts

BTS became the first K-pop act to partner with UNICEF Korea to launch the Love Myself campaign in 2017.
BTS became the first K-pop act to partner with UNICEF Korea to launch the Love Myself campaign in 2017.

We need more stories about those giving back to society

David Lim, who led the first Singapore team to summit Mount Everest, uses his disability to show others how we can all become more resilient.
David Lim, who led the first Singapore team to summit Mount Everest, uses his disability to show others how we can all become more resilient.

DBS Foundation tops list of S’pore’s largest private donors, committing over $100m to social causes

(From left) head of DBS Foundation Karen Ngui, country head of DBS Singapore Lim Him Chuan, chairman of DBS Foundation Ho Tian Yee, Minister of State Jasmin Lau, ITE chairman Andrew Chong and ITE CEO Low Khah Gek at the launch of the DBS Foundation and ITE partnership on Nov 7.
(From left) head of DBS Foundation Karen Ngui, country head of DBS Singapore Lim Him Chuan, chairman of DBS Foundation Ho Tian Yee, Minister of State Jasmin Lau, ITE chairman Andrew Chong and ITE CEO Low Khah Gek at the launch of the DBS Foundation and ITE partnership on Nov 7.

End of an era: Warren Buffett says he’s ‘going quiet’ in his last letter to investors

 The legendary 95-year-old investor is stepping down from his role as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025.
 The legendary 95-year-old investor is stepping down from his role as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025.

The trillionaires are coming. They should pay their workers too

People protest during the 'No $1 Trillion for Elon Musk!' rally, at the Texas State Capitol, in Austin, on Nov 5.
People protest during the 'No $1 Trillion for Elon Musk!' rally, at the Texas State Capitol, in Austin, on Nov 5.

UN road map seeks to crack $1.7 trillion climate finance puzzle

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during an interview ahead of the COP30 Climate Summit in Belem, on Nov 4, 2025. PHOTO: EPA
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during an interview ahead of the COP30 Climate Summit in Belem, on Nov 4, 2025. PHOTO: EPA

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