Step inside our client partnerships.
See what we can achieve together.
Step inside our client partnerships.
See what we can achieve together.
Business Unusual brings together DBS corporate client stories and conversations with business leaders about growth, change, and the decisions that shape their companies. Discover the role corporate banking partnerships can play, hear directly from the people involved, and find ideas for your business’s next stage.
Business Unusual
As Singapore accelerates its transition towards a low carbon future, electric vehicles are becoming central to the nation’s transport strategy. But for EV adoption to truly take off, charging infrastructure must keep pace. Find out how Charge+ partnered with DBS to power Singapore's low carbon transition, showing how smart design, bold growth and sustainable financing can turn vision into impact.
Two in a Pod
Five minutes – that’s all it took to make a decision that would define trust for years to come.
When all travel halted during the Covid-19 pandemic, millions of customers had already paid airlines, hotels and travel providers.
Trip.com moved within minutes to quickly refund customers, borrowing funds from dependable partners like DBS to advance payments at a time of extreme uncertainty.
Two in a Pod
You probably know CapitaLand through its iconic mall empire – from the luxury of ION Orchard, to heartland staples like Tampines Mall. For decades, they've shaped Singapore's skyline, pioneering mega mixed-use spaces like Raffles City and Funan.
But behind the familiar buildings you walk through every day, lies a global investment powerhouse managing over SGD 125 billion in real assets and hospitality worldwide.
In this episode of Two in a Pod, Su Shan speaks to Lee Chee Koon, the CEO of CapitaLand Investment. He opens up candidly about their massive 2021 restructuring, how they survived the global pandemic, his thoughts on the current geopolitical situation, and how real estate is changing.
Two in a Pod
As the pace of AI development continues to accelerate, startups and SMEs are changing how they operate – smaller teams, tighter timelines, and doing more with new tools.
Jenny Lee, Senior Managing Partner at Granite Asia, and a Forbes 2025 "World's Most Powerful Women" honouree, speaks to Su Shan on how this is also changing the role of investors – from deciding where to place bets, to working alongside founders as they build.
Business Unusual
More electric vehicles on the road means more demand for accessible charging. Charge+ is working to meet that need in Singapore. See how its partnership with DBS supports the expansion of charging infrastructure through sustainable financing
Transforming Businesses for the Future
Good healthcare depends on what happens before, during, and after treatment. HMI is building a connected approach that brings together preventive care, early detection, and treatment. Hear how the group is working to make care more accessible and help people stay healthier for longer.
Transforming Businesses for the Future
Sembcorp’s move into renewable energy calls for investment at scale. This story looks at how DBS supports that transition through financing, including the development of its renewables portfolio and a floating solar project in Singapore.
What’s Next for Your Business?
The next step could be entering a new market, changing how you operate, or investing in a lower-carbon future. Talk to DBS about your priorities and how we could support your plans.
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| The featured stories cover footwear manufacturing, travel, real estate investment, venture capital, EV charging, healthcare, and renewable energy. |
