Chin Hock Toh

In an exclusive interview with Newsweek, DKSH CEO Stefan Butz shares how DKSH is staying ahead in the specialty chemicals industry, the importance of providing sustainable and digital solutions to the market, and how DKSH is responding to the long-term consumer and market trends shaping demand in the specialty chemicals space. Read the full interview here: https://bit.ly/3HeojIO #weareDKSH #EnrichingPeoplesLives #Sustainability #DKSHPerformanceMaterials #specialtychemicals

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In FY 2024, we achieved RM1.1 billion in revenue with RM90 million in EBITDA. But what do these numbers mean for our journey? 📦 In this video, CFO Craig Matthews sits down with YeeLin Thum to discuss how Teleport is scaling aggressively by focusing on profitable growth in 2025. TL;DR: We’re enhancing our 2024 strategy in 2025: full utilisation and continued expansion of #TheTeleportNetwork through partnerships with major eCommerce players in China, enabled by tech and focused on cost efficiency. 📲 Follow Teleport for more insider info on how we’re utilising tech and partnerships to reach 2 million parcels a day. #TeleportIt #RoadTo2M

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The rewiring of global supply chains and deeper regional integration have positioned ASEAN as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. In his opening address at the UOB #GatewaytoASEAN2025 Conference, our CEO and Deputy Chairman, Wee Ee Cheong, highlighted the region’s increasing FDI momentum. Last year alone, ASEAN attracted over US$225 billion in investments – a figure projected to reach US$370 billion by 2030. As an ASEAN-focused Bank, UOB is well-positioned to capture the flows. In the past five years, we doubled down on efforts to bring in new FDIs that meet strategic priorities of the region. The companies we have supported have pledged to invest over S$50 billion, which will translate into creating almost 300,000 job opportunities in the various markets. Beyond that, we are working with strategic partners to enable more local SMEs to be part of the supply chain of the new FDIs, which will create more job opportunities locally. Just as we have for the past 90 years, we stand ready to support our clients in navigating these unprecedented times and seizing opportunities in a dynamic region with immense potential. #UOB90 #RightByYou #OneBankForASEAN

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🍜 Cup Noodles Joins the Freezer Aisle & the GLP-1 Conversation When a legacy brand like Cup Noodles enters the GLP-1-friendly food space, it signals more than a product launch; it’s a strategic response to where the consumer is headed. Nissin Foods’s new Kanzen Meal line reflects several powerful trends reshaping CPG: 1. Innovation driven by real consumer pain points. Focus groups revealed a common insight: ramen meals weren’t keeping consumers full. Many added cheese or ate second portions. This informed Nissin’s R&D to prioritize satiety and nutrient density, not just convenience. 2. Ethnic foods are now the fastest-growing category in CPG. But consumers don’t want to sacrifice taste for function. Nissin partnered with Michelin-star chefs to build flavor first, then worked backward to fortify meals with the right balance of nutrients. 3. Nutrient density is the new must-have. As GLP-1 drugs redefine how people think about hunger and health, more consumers are scrutinizing nutrient quality. Nissin isn’t branding Kanzen Meal as a GLP-1 product, but they’re leaning into that demand: meals designed to keep you full, with no compromise on flavor. 4. The freezer aisle is becoming a hub for better-for-you innovation. Nissin joins a growing list of brands using frozen formats to deliver nutrient-dense, chef-inspired meals, tapping into a category where consumers expect both quality and convenience. When an iconic ramen brand adapts to the modern health-conscious eater, it’s a clear sign: even the most nostalgic names in CPG are evolving fast.

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#Singapore makes it easy for MNCs and SMEs to form win-win partnerships. The PACT scheme by EDB and Enterprise Singapore helps defray a portion of the costs resulting from new collaborations across industry segments and #partnership modalities. Read about how three sets of companies are collaborating to diversify supply chains, unlock new capabilities, and drive innovation: 🤝 Dutch high-tech manufacturer VDL Enabling Technologies Group (ETG) partnered with Singapore-based enterprise Richport Technology to enhance the corrosion resistance and smoothness of components used in semiconductor equipment. This allowed VDL to increase its production speed and achieve a high level of precision in its manufacturing processes. 🤝 US MedTech company Edwards Lifesciences saw significant cost savings and improved its speed-to-market by working with local manufacturer Meiban Group Pte Ltd on manufacturing design upgrades. The partnership enabled Edwards to better access markets in the region while boosting supply chain resilience. 🤝 MedTech leader Stryker partnered with local precision engineering firm Fong’s Engineering and Manufacturing Pte Ltd to optimise its production line in Singapore. The two are now planning a joint R&D lab for the development of endoscope-related medical devices. #MatchMadeInSingapore

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✨ Transforming Pharmacy Care for Our Community ✨   At Watsons Singapore, we are constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our customers. We are proud to introduce our Pharmacy eConsultation service, the first of its kind by a retail pharmacy in Singapore. 🎉 This marks an important step in our journey to transform pharmacy services, bringing trusted care beyond our stores and into the community. With just a click, customers can now connect with our pharmacists online for support with minor health concerns and everyday medicines.   As part of our O+O (Offline plus Online) strategy, the service blends digital innovation with the personal expertise of our pharmacists, making healthcare more flexible, accessible and customer focused.   💬 What’s New · Free online consultations for minor ailments and health queries · Access to pharmacy only and over the counter medicines · Transparent pricing across a wide range of health products · Convenient doorstep delivery   📍 How to Access Available via the Watsons Singapore website (https://lnkd.in/gFBkbz8A) and mobile app, Mondays to Fridays from 12.00pm to 5.30pm, excluding Public Holidays.   📘 Want to Know More? Full details on the consultation process, what to expect and delivery arrangements are available here (https://lnkd.in/g9CMn6w6).   At Watsons Singapore, we believe healthcare should be within reach of everyone. This launch is part of how we continue to transform our business for the future while serving the community today.   👉 Know someone who could benefit? Share this with them.   #WatsonsSG #eConsultation #PharmacyServices #DigitalHealth #WatsonsPharmacy #HealthcareInnovation #HealthFromHome #NewServiceLaunch

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On 18 November, AMCHAM’s Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Siobhan M. Das, joined thought leaders for the Financial Times’ high-level briefing, Building Regional Strength Through Smarter Fiscal and Trade Policies, organized in collaboration with Philip Morris International and AMCHAM. The program brought together policymakers, business leaders, and fiscal experts to explore how modern taxation, cross-border cooperation, and innovative policy frameworks can strengthen ASEAN’s economic resilience and competitiveness. Moderated by Alex Irwin-Hunt, Global Markets Editor at FDI Intelligence, the panel also featured Dr. Veerinderjeet Singh, Senior Advisor on Tax Policy at KPMG Malaysia, and Mohammed Abdul Khalid, Research Fellow at the Institute of Malaysian and International Studies. Discussions focused on fostering deeper fiscal and trade alignment across ASEAN, addressing illicit trade, and finding balanced approaches between policy innovation and revenue protection. Participants emphasized that despite established forums like the ASEAN Forum on Taxation, progress toward harmonized action remains limited. Greater regional policy alignment—particularly in taxation, trade regulation, and customs modernization—was identified as essential to unlock intra-ASEAN growth and support integrated markets. Dato’ Siobhan highlighted the crucial role of chambers of commerce, including AMCHAM, in facilitating cross-sector dialogue and testing policy innovations. She underscored that businesses must work closely with governments and civil society to advance practical solutions that strengthen resilience and diversify markets. Drawing from Malaysia’s experience, Dato’ Siobhan expressed the opportunity for Malaysia and ASEAN to lean into being at the forefront of global integration. AMCHAM Malaysia extends its appreciation to the Financial Times and Philip Morris International for organizing this timely and substantive discussion, and for the opportunity to contribute to shaping smarter fiscal and trade policies for a stronger and more unified ASEAN. Naeem Shahab Khan Tengku Zafrul Aziz #FinancialTimes #ASEAN #Business #Fiscal #Trade #Economy

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𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆. You simply do what you promise over a long period of time. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲? 𝗗𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁. Last Thursday, I spoke on a panel at the Financial Services Marketing 2025 event by Dianomi and DollarsAndSense.sg, discussing “How to Build Trust in a Skeptical Market?” with Haoming Lee and moderated by Timothy Ho. Thanks for the invite Julian Peterson. I shared three key points: 1️⃣ Borrow credibility by partnering with established brands—piggybacking on their trust accelerates your own. 2️⃣ Human touch matters—but it doesn’t require an army of advisors. Small, intimate events can go a long way 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲. 3️⃣ Consistency across channels—it’s less about frequency, more about ensuring consumers encounter you across multiple touchpoints. Trust takes time, but with the right strategies, you can shorten the journey.

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