Articles by Hu Yuanwen

[Big read] AvePoint co-founder Jiang Tianyi’s tenacious spirit of self-reliance

As the son of Chinese intellects that were “sent-down” to the coal mines during the Cultural Revolution, AvePoint co-founder Jiang Tianyi knows the value of education. Lianhe Zaobao associate business editor Hu Yuanwen speaks with Jiang to learn more about how he went from being a humble paperboy to the co-founder of a cyber security company listed on NASDAQ and the Singapore Exchange. 

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How Jenny Lee became Asia’s ‘Iron Woman’ of venture capital

Singaporean venture capitalist with Granite Asia Jenny Lee has shown that through grit and determination, one can get things done. Pivoting from an engineer to a venture capitalist, Lee shares her journey, what it takes to be a successful investor, as well as her outlook on the capital market in Asia, in an interview with Lianhe Zaobao associate business editor Hu Yuanwen.

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How Chinese companies are tapping ASEAN’s growing market through Singapore

Given its growing middle class with increasing purchasing power, ASEAN is becoming a highly sought-after market for Chinese companies. Lianhe Zaobao associate business editor Hu Yuanwen speaks with Mark Wang, president and CEO of HSBC Bank China Co Ltd, and Wong Kee Joo, CEO of HSBC Singapore, to find out how Chinese enterprises are expanding into the region, especially through Singapore.

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Chinese financial institutions drawn to Singapore and Southeast Asian markets

With the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and China's Belt and Road Initiative, a growing number of Chinese businesses are setting up outfits in Singapore, creating more opportunities for financial services providers from China. Associate business editor Hu Yuanwen takes a look at Chinese banking and insurance companies moving into Singapore, and how Singapore's business environment is changing.

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