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Kuok Meng Ru was all of 23 when he purchased over Swee Lee Firm, Singapore’s oldest and most well-known retailer of guitars and different musical devices. Through the years, he has reconfigured the enterprise mannequin and turned it into an organization with practically 130 manufacturers.
The Cambridge arithmetic graduate shares why he determined to construct his music empire despite the fact that he loved what he studied. “For those who do not love what you do, simply since you are good does not imply you will be nice.” Learn extra in his interview with Wong Kim Hoh.
Pondering of investing your cash however do not know the place to begin? Ask ST’s Lee Su Shyan, who will reply your questions in a brand new sequence, In The Cash.
Craving to journey however cautious of venturing too far? Bintan and Batam could also be an choice with the launch of the ocean VTL. However it’s possible you’ll ask: Is it price going via the Covid-19 paperwork trouble – only for a brief gateaway? Hear it from ST’s Venessa Lee who went on a weekend journey.
Hope you take pleasure in this week’s tales, and have a great weekend.
