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...

CDL has graduated 42 SMEs from the pioneering batch of its SME Supplier
Decarbonisation Queen Bee Programme. The graduation ceremony was attended by Guest-of-Honour, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry, and Culture, Community and Youth Low Yen Ling (fourth from right) and CDL group chief executive Sherman Kwek (fifth from right).

For SMEs, tracking carbon emissions is not about theory but growing the business

Property player CDL works with its SME suppliers to develop a decarbonisation road map

Around 180 players, guests, partners and supporters participated in GameChanger 2025: Tiger Brokers Charity Cup.
TAKING HEART

Tiger Brokers Charity Cup raises S$300,000 for nonprofit FootballPlus

The funds raised will give FootballPlus’ beneficiaries access to coaching, mentorship and life-skills training

With the addition of the new Vista block, Enabling Village now spans 33,400 square metres.
TAKING HEART

Extension of Enabling Village further supports employability of persons with disabilities

They can get more job opportunities in sectors such as music, art and design

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