Lindsay Wong

SUB-EDITOR

Lindsay is a digital sub-editor at The Business Times and occasionally writes CSR stories. She graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Arts and double major in history and Asian studies.

Companies must work to make a difference in the society, and this begins with having a corporate purpose.  
COMPANY OF GOOD

What is corporate purpose?

FROM dealing with rising costs of living to longer-term issues such as climate change, the range of needs in society is constantly...

Hair for Hope is an initiative by the Children’s Cancer Foundation in which participants have their heads shaved to raise funds.
GREAT SINGAPORE GIVE

QB House creates a culture of care through senior, childhood cancer outreach

The company has shaved over 20,000 heads for Hair for Hope, and wants to give back to more of the community

The story of a K-pop fan: I spent S$2,500 to win a 1.5-minute fancall with my idol

The story of a K-pop fan: I spent S$2,500 to win a 1.5-minute fancall with my idol

What lengths do K-pop fans go to in order to see their idols? The Business Times looks at three scenarios of how fans engage...

From left: Dr Paul Tan, CEO of Community Foundation of Singapore; Dr Chu Chi Meng, group director of the strategy and research group and chief data officer at NCSS; Teo Kai Xiang, deputy director and head of banking, private wealth management, family offices and philanthropy at MAS; and Kevin Teo, head of ImpactCollab at AVPN.
TAKING HEART

Data is an ‘important variable’ in philanthropy, leading to sustained giving: panel

When donors know where their funds are going and how they are making an impact, they will be more inclined to continue...

The Farmer's Outreach Event features more than 10 local farms that showcased their local produce to interested restaurants and brands.
TAKING HEART

RWS partners Kranji Countryside Association to support local farmers

The resort operator provides a platform for Singapore-based farms to raise awareness about produce grown here

Several participants of 60 Lights held a panel session to discuss the future of giving in Singapore.
TAKING HEART

60 Lights, One Future initiative aims to brighten lives of children, youth by raising S$360,000

Among those participating are digital-first community ARC – whose co-founders are JJ Lin, Elroy Cheo and Kiat Lim – Allen & Gledhill...

Beh Siew Kim, chief financial and sustainability officer, lodging, CapitaLand Investment, announces new commitments for Ascott, structured around the playbook's five-pillar framework.
TAKING HEART

Ascott launches playbook to drive disability inclusion in accommodation sector

It is structured around inclusive hiring, digital interfaces and programmes, among others

The Farmhouse Resort and Spa, located on the campus, employs and trains locals.
TAKING HEART

Smiling Gecko’s campus in Cambodia offers opportunities for community impact

NUS is looking to make a study trip to the campus a recurring feature for participants of its Distinguished Senior Fellowship

SGX Cares Bull Charge Charity Run Guest-of-Honour President Tharman Shanmugaratnam together with Loh Boon Chye, CEO of SGX Group (to President’s right), and SGX Cares Bull Charge Charity Run Chief Challenge runners at the start line.
TAKING HEART

SGX’s initiatives, Great Eastern’s annual run raise almost S$3 million

Beneficiaries include children with special needs, seniors and lower-income households

From left: Novie Djayayanti Tjoa, SOE president; Timothy Wee, founder and CEO of Chat4Good; and Richard Eu, SOE honorary president.
TAKING HEART

Driving social impact through AI chatbots, sustainable packaging

Chat4Good taps AI to help with preliminary myopia screenings, while iGreen uses biodegradable alternatives to plastic packaging