The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was up 0.75 percent, or 207.36 points, at 27,848.50 in early trade, while the broader Topix index advanced 0.83 percent, or 16.04 points, to 1,944.81. Wall Street stocks ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore exchange proposes mandatory climate-related disclosures
The city-state's exchange regulator is the first in Asia to mandate listed firms to enhance climate disclosures, diversity in line with G20 task force recommendations. ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered launches digital blockchain trade finance platform in Singapore
A joint venture between the Asia-heavy bank and a Chinese supply chain tech player aims to make trade finance an alternative asset class with digital efficiency. ( read original story ...)
Private Debt Market Growth Could Change Investment Landscape in Singapore
Private debt has been a solid part of the investing landscape in the US and Europe for many years. However, it's not so well embedded in Asia Pacific where it's an asset class that is still relatively ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore companies pivot to new businesses amid Covid-19 hit
SINGAPORE - Listed companies here have been venturing into new businesses since the pandemic hit, with the aim of generating additional streams of revenue.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Overlooked IPO Markets Are Suddenly Booming as China Deals Slow
It has also forced many startups to pause their IPO plans after regulators announced a stricter ... a portfolio manager at M&G Investments (Singapore) Pte. “The net exposure to China tech is lower and ... ( read original story ...)
WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Sports happenings in Singapore (23-29 Aug)
Here is a round-up of sports events and developments in Singapore in the past week (23 to 29 August): Singapore's national netball captain Charmaine Soh has been selected by World Netball as its ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Says Its Residents Are 80 Percent Fully Vaccinated, Signaling Gradual Reopening
"It is the result of the people of Singapore coming forward to take care of themselves and the people around them," Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said. ( read original story ...)
Opportunities abound in Africa for Singapore firms: ESG, experts
SINGAPORE - Singapore companies have long been encouraged to expand into Asia's fast-growing market but they are now being urged to take advantage of the immense opportunities opening up in Africa.. ( read original story ...)
National Day Rally 2021: A Singapore-style approach to bridge fault lines
SINGAPORE - Covid-19 has cast a spotlight on vulnerable groups, and deepened several fault lines - between haves and have-nots, locals and foreigners, and over race.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore will pass new laws to combat racism, workplace discrimination: PM Lee
Singapore will introduce new laws to deal with racial and workplace discrimination, and in a widely expected landmark move, will allow Muslim nurses to wear the Islamic headscarf to work, Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore now the most vaccinated country against Covid
Singapore has fully inoculated 80 percent of its 5.7 million people against COVID-19, according to officials, becoming the world’s most vaccinated country and setting the stage for further easing of ... ( read original story ...)
How this Singapore-based microlending platform demystifies cryptocurrency
Technicorum CEO Daniel Daboczy discussed cryptocurrency microlending and why Singapore is the next big crypto hub. A person, in a room with nine other people, trades a ball with one of them. All ten ... ( read original story ...)
New Singapore law to be enacted to maintain racial harmony, with ‘soft, gentle touches’ to compel offenders to make amends
To nudge Singaporeans, over time, to behave better and treat everyone equally regardless of race, a new Maintenance of Racial Harmony Act will be introduced to the law books soon, Prime Minister Lee ... ( read original story ...)
PM says Singapore must remain open as anxiety over job competition grows
Singapore must stay open to preserve its status as a global business hub, its prime minister said on Sunday, even as the country continues to tighten its foreign worker policies and addresses ... ( read original story ...)
NDR 2021: Singapore to enshrine into law workplace anti-discrimination guidelines
“Both these sectors have a large share of work pass holders,” he said. He said Singapore is a business hub where finance and IT companies perform regional and global functions, which require both ... ( read original story ...)