Vivien Ang
CHIEF SUB-EDITOR
Vivien is BT’s chief sub-editor. Besides editing, she covers CSR-related stories. Vivien is a journalism and mass comm graduate from Monash University.
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Richard Eu on how core values, customers keep Singapore’s TCM chain Eu Yan Sang relevant
New markets expansion, heightened focus on online e-commerce penetration and continuous new product development are on the cards
MBS, Food Bank Singapore and Metta Welfare Association bring festive cheer to 6,000 beneficiaries
An art installation at MBS is also up for auction soon, with proceeds going to the Singapore Red Cross Young Hearts programme
Hong Leong Foundation rings in Chinese New Year with seniors at M Hotel
The elderly participants, aged 65 to 100 years, are from St John’s Home for Elderly Persons and Kheng Chiu Loke Tin Kee Home
Aid in navigation of digital space, continued monetary support in non-profits’ Budget wish list
Some companies are looking for direction on how the country can further build on its reinforced status as a philanthropic hub
AVPN launches social outcomes exchange that connects funders to verifiable impacts – first of its kind in Asia
Under this model, the funds disbursed are tied to the results of organisations such as non-profits, social enterprises
Indian startup Varaha inks deal with Microsoft to remove 2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide
Project puts spotlight on smallholder companies and their capability to deliver on carbon removal, says Varaha CEO
Fear of the unknown preventing firms from embarking on sustainability journey: SMF
The manufacturing body has therefore rolled out a programme to help them overcome the obstacles
When art makes the rounds: Geneco, Yellow Ribbon create a roving gallery
The aim is to not only bring awareness of giving second chances, but to highlight the importance of familial ties
Charities need to make money, too
As the giving landscape evolves, these organisations need to be more entrepreneurial without losing their core purpose
Hopes are for impact investing to fill funding gaps in Asia – but less attractive returns are an obstacle
Barriers to growth in the region’s sector include fragmented deal flow and the perception of high risks
