SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES ... gave the STI a strong lift for the three-month period to Mar 31. DBS, OCBC and UOB saw $1 billion of net institutional inflow in the first quarter and averaged 15.4 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange may allow listing of SPACs but with restrictions
SINGAPORE: Singapore Exchange (SGX ... and that only those investors who vote against a business combination be allowed to redeem shares. This would help prevent what is known as free-riding, Tan said ... ( read original story ...)
MyRepublic restores mobile connectivity after network disruption
SINGAPORE: Singapore telco MyRepublic said mobile network connectivity has been fully restored for affected customers after a disruption on ... ( read original story ...)
New version of myENV mobile app providing information for environment, water and food launched
(Images: National Environment Agency, PUB, Singapore Food Agency) SINGAPORE: A new version of the myENV mobile app, which provides integrated information on Singapore's environment, water services and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore blockchain firm imToken secures $30m Series B led by Qiming Venture Partners
Token, a blockchain technology company and crypto wallet headquartered in Singapore, announced on Wednesday the completion of a $30 million Series B financing led by Qiming Venture Partners. Other ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Explores Getting in on SPACs
The Singapore Exchange started a public consultation on the publicly listed shell companies with ready pools of cash that seek to invest in—and merge with—private companies. ( read original story ...)
Bank customer satisfaction in Singapore dipped 1.7% in 2020: SMU study
Bank customers have become more price-sensitive given the economic environment.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM and religious leader exchange letters on headscarf issue, emphasise the need to move with care
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): The Muslim community here welcomes the likely change in stance on nurses wearing the tudung at work, Singapore's Mufti, the highest Islamic authority, has said. In a ... ( read original story ...)
A tech founder’s wife just paid $96 million for a house in Singapore’s most exclusive neighborhood, marking the priciest home sale of the year
The house, which was built in 1964, will likely require millions in renovations, one local real-estate agent told Insider. ( read original story ...)
OCBC debuts ‘Eco-Care home and renovation loans
OCBC Bank launches Singapore’s first eco-friendly retail loans for residential property purchases and renovation. Eligible home-owners are required to pass the Building and Construction Authority’s ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange Considers Stricter SPAC Listing Rules Than U.S.
Singapore’s stock exchange is proposing a stricter rulebook for listing blank-check companies than the U.S., as it prepares to compete in one of the hottest capital market trends in the past year. ( read original story ...)
Singapore bourse proposes allowing SPAC listings but with restrictions
Singapore Exchange Ltd is proposing introducing regulations this year to allow the listing of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) or blank check firms that have taken U.S. markets by storm. ( read original story ...)
Collins Aerospace uses Singapore to test workshop technologies
At Collins Aerospace's Singapore service centre in Changi on the eastern part of the island, a robot is helping to dramatically reduce parts inspection time, while boosting accuracy. ( read original story ...)
How does Singapore plan to rewrite the rule book for SPACs in Asia?
These requirements could potentially restrict Singapore-listed blank-cheque companies’ pursuit of unprofitable technology start-ups. Singapore will consult market participants starting today and ... ( read original story ...)
ByteDance’s India bank accounts blocked for alleged tax evasion
The government has reportedly blocked the bank accounts of Chinese tech unicorn ByteDance, which owns TikTok and Helo apps, for alleged tax evasion. ByteDance has approached the Bombay High Court to ... ( read original story ...)
34 new COVID cases in Singapore, including one in community
The Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed 34 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore on Wednesday (31 March), taking the country's total case count to 60,381. ( read original story ...)