Articles by Li Yaning

Why Singapore’s retailers feel the squeeze from Chinese brands

Figures show that Chinese retailers account for 3% of the Singapore market, as compared to just about 90% local businesses. If so, then why is the sense on the ground so different, and why are Singapore retailers feeling squeezed? Lianhe Zaobao journalist Li Yaning explores the question.

Li Yaning

30 Jan 2026

[Big read] Benjamin Fok: I was just an assistant to my father, Henry Fok

Benjamin Fok, son of Hong Kong legendary tycoon Henry Fok, was never one filled with business ambitions. In an interview by Lianhe Zaobao journalist Li Yaning, Benjamin speaks about his start in the family business, the advent of artificial intelligence, his hopes for his sons and his passion for skiing.

Li Yaning

27 Jan 2026

SenseTime Act 2: From China’s AI dragon to regional innovator

With artificial intelligence being the latest buzzword, it is becoming increasingly difficult to stand out among the crowd of companies in the sector. One of the pioneer companies in AI is SenseTime, which has expanded into Singapore and Southeast Asia. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Li Yaning speaks to Jeff Shi, president of SenseTime’s Asia Pacific business, to get his take on where the company is going.

Li Yaning

23 Jan 2026

[Big read] Luen Thai Group deputy CEO Jeffrey Tan: Continuing a 60-year legacy of integrity and diligence

An ethos of hard work and groundedness has kept Hong Kong-based Luen Thai Group going for 60 years, and this tradition is being carried on by its third-generation leader Jeffrey Tan. Lianhe Zaobao’s journalist Li Yaning speaks to Luen Thai’s deputy CEO.

Li Yaning

30 Dec 2025

[Big read] Liu Chang: The reluctant heiress who saved her father’s agriculture empire

As New Hope plunged into deep losses, Liu Chang faced a role she never sought. In rare candour, the reluctant heiress reflects on the strain of succession, the crisis that defined her and how she ultimately steadied her father’s agriculture empire, in an interview with Lianhe Zaobao’s Li Yaning.

Li Yaning

27 Nov 2025

Skylink founder Wesley Shen’s unstoppable quest to get rich

Wesley Shen grew up in a poor family on a farm in Guilin, China, but managed to rise above his circumstances and set up a listed company. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Li Yaning finds out what drives him.

Li Yaning

25 Sep 2025

Sacrifice and legacy: How Hi-P founder Yao Hsiao Tung gave it his all for family and business

At 84, Yao Hsiao Tung, founder of Hi-P International, once sacrificed his own finger to inspire his brother to change his ways. He has applied that same unwavering determination to his contract manufacturing business as well. In an interview with Lianhe Zaobao journalist Li Yaning, Yao reflects on his past challenges and the future of his company.

Li Yaning

17 Oct 2024

ADVANCE.AI CEO Shou Dong: How I seize opportunities on the world stage

Advance Intelligence Group co-founder and ADVANCE.AI CEO Shou Dong believes that when you think you can solve a problem better than anybody else, you have in hand a business opportunity. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Li Yaning finds out more about his entrepreneurial experience and views on the current AI wave.

Li Yaning

16 Jul 2024

[Big read] The battle of generative AI: Money talks in the competition of large language models

Amid the fierce jostling among large language models and generative AI platforms in terms of applications and functions, the real battle is far more grounded: funding. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Li Yaning speaks to industry experts to find out more.

Li Yaning

04 Jun 2024