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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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Sarah Chee
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Sarah Chee

PriviGen 2025 participant learnt an important life lesson about planning ahead at Privilege Banking’s financial literacy workshop.

    Aloysius Lai
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    Aloysius Lai

    Aloysius Lai blends precision and perseverance with tech leadership at UOB Hong Kong.

      Ezra Chan
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      Ezra Chan

      Ezra Chan’s journey shows UOB’s commitment to grow talent and foster strong community bonds.

        Emmanual Tay
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        Emmanual Tay

        With UOB FinLab’s GreenTech Accelerator, Circular Unite gained support to scale across Southeast Asia.

          Arthur Lee
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          Arthur Lee

          Arthur’s story is one of embracing trust and finding purpose, as a parent and individual.

            Thomas and Candy
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            Thomas and Candy

            UOB customers and parents of two, Thomas and Candy, teach their children the importance of budgeting and saving.

              Kittipop Kingskul
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              Kittipop Kingskul

              Kittipop Kingskrul epitomises grit and resilience to rise above challenges.

                Victor Lo
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                Victor Lo

                Chairman and CE of Gold Peak shares how UOB powered their swift expansion into the Johor-Singapore SEZ.

                  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.

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