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Stories from UOB

“Stories from UOB” is a series that spotlights our colleagues, customers and community partners as they share their rich personal stories, collected over our 90-year history of doing Right By You.

Stories from UOB

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Lucas Ng
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Lucas Ng

UOB customer Lucas Ng reflects on the Bank’s support through different life stages.

    Stanley Teo
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    Stanley Teo

    Turning loss into purpose, Stanley proves that starting over is never impossible.

      Peter Kwang
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      Peter Kwang

      With UOB’s support, Mr Peter Kwang built his business and now gives back to the community.

        Boon Kaichun
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        Boon Kaichun

        Ah Boy’s Legacy: Wrapping Popiahs, Preserving Heritage, and Connecting Generations.

          Ajeng Satiti Ayuningtyas, SEKOCI
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          Ajeng Satiti Ayuningtyas, SEKOCI

          Ajeng Satiti Ayuningtyas founded SEKOCI to empower kids in Indonesia through education.

            Cassandra Lim
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            Cassandra Lim

            UOB customer Ms Cassandra Lim balances her love for adventure with smart financial planning.

              Lim Beng Siew
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              Lim Beng Siew

              From stage to service: How theatre fuels passion for growth and problem-solving.

                Hadrirul bin Harun
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                Hadrirul bin Harun

                From student to solar changemaker—Mr Hadrirul bin Harun’s journey lights up lives in rural Malaysia.

                  Donny Trisnadi
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                  Donny Trisnadi

                  Winning gold on the baseball field and at UOB.

                    Southeast Asian Art
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                    Southeast Asian Art

                    UOB has been a champion of Southeast Asian art for more than four decades, doing right by Southeast Asian artists.

                      Lim Choon Yuen
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                      Lim Choon Yuen

                      Honouring a promise to a fallen friend, here’s how Choon Yuen completed his first triathlon at 41.

                        Lee Sue Ann
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                        Lee Sue Ann

                        Ms Lee Sue Ann, Economist, UOB, shares her story of resilience, gratitude and giving back to the community.

                          Huong
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                          Huong

                          From help to purpose—Huong’s story with UOB comes full circle.

                            Angel Lau
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                            Angel Lau

                            Ms Angel Lau, a Wee Cho Yaw scholar at NTU, shares her journey of transformation.

                              Oceanus Group
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                              Oceanus Group

                              How UOB partnered with Oceanus Group on its journey to become a food security expert in Asia.

                                Harilela Group
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                                Harilela Group

                                Decades of partnership: UOB helps Harilela Group grow family business into hotel empire.

                                  Better U
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                                  Better U

                                  Changing gears: The mid-career workers finding purpose through new skills.

                                    Ray Kuan
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                                    Ray Kuan

                                    From acting in Phua Chu Kang to leading projects at UOB, Ray Kuan’s journey is one of grit, resilience, and giving 200% in everything he does.

                                      Irene Teo
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                                      Irene Teo

                                      Ms Irene Teo, former Deputy Branch Manager, started as a junior clerk 51 years ago and continues to do right by customers and colleagues today.

                                        The Unlimited
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                                        The Unlimited

                                        Local F&B group grows its team by creating space for diverse abilities.

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