The industry is catching up with the rest of the world. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the esports industry has slowly been rising amidst technology shifts. ( read original story ...)
Gambling scams soar in Singapore, caused US$12mln losses
Singapore has seen the number of scams involving “fake” gambling platforms rise by more than 18 times, to 299 cases, between 2019 and 2020, with victims losing in aggregate SGD15.4 million (US$11.6 ... ( read original story ...)
How we can be a less taxing choice for Asia’s finance brains
Australia’s tech and finance sectors are sophisticated but they are very domestic. Insurance and financial services make up only 1 per cent of our exports. Less than 6 per cent of managed funds are ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore property investor to raise $600m for EU office fund
Singapore-based real estate asset manager Mapletree Investments is looking to raise 500 million euros ($606 million) for its first European office fund, Mapletree Europe Income Trust, a spokesperson ... ( read original story ...)
Economic rebound to lift most property sectors
Residential, office and industrial sectors are expected to see the biggest economic rebound by end 2021. An economic rebound in 2021 is expected to lift most of Singapore’s property sectors to some ... ( read original story ...)
Grab Upsizes Debut Term Loan to $2 Billion on Strong Investor Demand
The five-year senior secured loan was upsized from the initial $750 million after the company secured commitments from international institutional investors, Singapore-based Grab said in a statement ... ( read original story ...)
ECXX and UOB Kay Hian collaborate to offer Securitised Token Offerings
This collaboration brings ECXX technology platform to UOB Kay Hian's large pool of investors in Asia. ECXX's digital platform was an early ... ( read original story ...)
DBS to boost hiring of financial advisers in 2021
This will include hiring for the newly created insurance consultant role. DBS will double its recruitment of financial planning advisers this year, with plans to hire more than 650 wealth planning ... ( read original story ...)
42 firms in Singapore fined for breaching Covid-19 safety rules
SINGAPORE - More firms have been penalised for failing to adhere to workplace safe management measures despite repeated calls to make working from home the default and to ensure safe distancing at the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to grow manufacturing base, attract top industry players: Chan Chun Sing
SINGAPORE - Singapore is working to grow its strong manufacturing base and seeks to attract the top players to anchor their operations here, said Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing on Monday ... ( read original story ...)
Tricor Group Releases 2021 Asia Pacific Trade Report Focusing on Impact of RCEP on Singapore and COVID-19 Recovery
When compared to other transnational free trade agreements, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP), which was signed by Singapore and 14 other countries in November of 2020 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s resident employment rebounds to pre-pandemic levels
At the end of 2020, resident employment increased by 28,900, rising for the second consecutive quarter after growing 43,200 in 3Q. ( read original story ...)
Singapore is building a 42,000-home eco ‘smart’ city
With its centralized cooling, automated trash collection and car-free town center, could Singapore's new eco-town offer a roadmap for slashing the city-state's carbon emissions? ( read original story ...)
Researchers in Singapore pair computers with a notorious plant to advance robotics
Researchers in Singapore pair computers with a notorious plant to advance robotics. It may not be as conscious or bloodthirsty as the ... ( read original story ...)
The future of finance is sustainable
Investors are playing a key role in driving the shift to green - and profiting as well.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s nightclubs and karaoke outlets in the dark after pilot fails to take off
Many had invested a significant amount in preparing for the pilot, which was to have started this month.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)