India’s rural engagement network GoPik Connect Pvt. Ltd announced on Wednesday it has raised seed round funding of an undisclosed amount from private investors. The seed round funding will support the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore factory activity expands for fifth month in November but at a slower pace
Singapore’s factory activity in November expanded for the fifth consecutive month but at a slower rate than the previous month, as ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore factory activity expands for fifth straight month in November with surge in electronics
The electronics PMI rose 0.1 point from October to 51.1, the highest since September 2018.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore, EU ink agreements to drive collaboration, business activities
One is an administrative arrangement on cluster cooperation and the other is an MOU between SBF and EuroCham.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Google Play’s best list of apps in Singapore and Malaysia have some new names this year
Google Play announced the winners of their Best of 2020 awards, a celebration of apps, games, books, movies and other top content in different regions around the world. ( read original story ...)
S’pore banks ramp up efforts to help small and micro enterprises amid digital banking push
South-east Asia’s largest bank DBS has approved nearly 10,000 loans to small and medium-sized enterprises. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Urged to Raise Audit Standards to Avoid ‘Failures’
Singapore needs to raise its auditing and accounting standards to help boost the nation’s ESG credibility following a series of corporate scandals, according to the country’s top central banker. ( read original story ...)
StanChart sets up global learning hub in Singapore to train, upskill 8,000 staff by 2022
Staff can upgrade current skill sets or pick up new ones even if they do not directly relate to their immediate jobs.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
UOB Thailand named Thailand’s Best International Bank 2020 at the Asiamoney Best Bank Awards
UOB Thailand has won the Thailand’s Best International Bank 2020 award at the Asiamoney Best Bank Awards 2020. ( read original story ...)
DBS wants to be a ‘disappearing bank’ in Singapore’s digitization journey
DBS' Tan Su Shan discusses how the bank gives Singapore's small businesses end-to-end support in their digitization journey and its partnership with China's JD Logistics. ( read original story ...)
8 Discounted Pampering Services Including Facials & Hair Treatments For Some Me-Time This Holiday
These discounted pampering services in Singapore are exclusive to DBS/POSB Cardmembers. Time to give yourself a year-end treat! ( read original story ...)
Corporate Singapore faces crunch time in rare clash with activist funds
SINGAPORE, Dec 3 (Reuters) - A year-long spat between activist funds and a small real estate investment trust (REIT) over a merger is nearing a climax in Singapore, a battle that could embolden more ... ( read original story ...)
Credit Bureau Asia debuts on SGX at 21.5% above IPO price
SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) - Credit Bureau Asia (CBA) began its trading debut at $1.13 on the Singapore Exchange's (SGX) mainboard on Thursday, 21.5 per cent or $0.20 above its initial public ... ( read original story ...)
California Company’s Cell-Grown Chicken Gets Nod From Singapore
Eat Just, a California-based food company, won regulatory approval in Singapore to sell chicken grown from poultry cells, a step forward for a nascent technology that aims to revolutionize meat ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore approves sale of lab-grown meat, makes history with Eat Just
Singapore has granted regulatory allowance for the sale of lab-grown meat. The Asian country’s government gave its stamp of approval to the San Francisco-based startup, Eat Just Inc., which has been ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market Has Flat Lead For Thursday
The Singapore stock market turned lower again on Wednesday, one session after it had halted the three-day slide in which it had fallen almost 65 points or 2.3 percent. The Straits Times Index now ... ( read original story ...)