Singapore's Temasek Holdings has led a $40 million funding round for cloud-rendering startup Well-Link Technologies as the Chinese company pushes to expand internationally. The Series B2 round ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese tech startup raises US$40mil, led by Singapore’s Temasek
Singapore’s Temasek Holdings has led a US$40 million funding round for cloud-rendering startup Well-Link Technologies as the Chinese company pushes to expand internationally. The Series B2 round ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is now the fifth-wealthiest city in the world
Singapore has been declared the fifth-richest city in the world and second-richest in Asia after Japan’s Tokyo by Henley & Partners. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s sovereign fund helps create Thailand’s latest unicorn
Food and parcel delivery app Line Man Wongnai raised US$265 million in a round led by GIC, becoming Thailand's latest startup unicorn. ( read original story ...)
Future-proofing store operations with unmanned technology
Why do unmanned stores represent a win-win solution in the new economic reality for both retailers and consumers alike? ( read original story ...)
Bank analysts have two big reasons to be bullish on the Singapore dollar
The Singapore dollar has remained relatively resilient against the buoyant U.S. dollar, compared to its regional peers in Southeast Asia. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Changi Airport is going to get a lot bigger as plans for T5 take shape
Details have recently been revealed for Changi Airport's Terminal 5, with officials promising a space that is a social extension of Singapore rather than just another piece of transport infrastructure ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore DPM: Leadership handover to happen ‘when we’re ready’, priority now on pressing issues such as cost of living
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong told business leaders at a global conference yesterday evening that he will take over the mantle of leadership from ... ( read original story ...)
First Mover Asia: Cryptos Rise, Even as Stocks Falter; Token2049 Conference Signals Singapore’s Resurgence as a Crypto Hub
More than 7,000 people representing over 2,000 companies are scheduled to attend; Hong Kong plays catch-up. Bitcoin trades over $19,00 again. ( read original story ...)
Glitch Finance will hotfix DeFi’s GLITCH
SINGAPORE , Sept. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Decentralized finance (DeFi) is an accelerating industry filled with potential. It has given us all the reason to be hopeful for a permissionless future. ( read original story ...)
Singapore strives to remain relevant amid regulatory tightening for retail investors
Singapore's largest bank, DBS has announced another move to expand its crypto services, while remaining cautious to comply with the financial authorities' view that crypto assets are not suitable for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ‘in no position’ to prescribe actions but hopes US, China can keep open lines of communication: Lawrence Wong
SINGAPORE: Singapore is “in no position” to prescribe actions for the United States and China, but it hopes both sides can keep open lines of communication, especially at the highest levels, said ... ( read original story ...)
Goh Chok Tong, OCBC chairman to join counsel of blockchain firm ChainUp
ChainUp's board will be led by chairman Ooi Sang Kuang, who is also chairman of the board of directors at OCBC Bank. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Fixed rate home loans temporarily halted by UOB and DBS
The banks have temporarily suspended offering fixed-rate home loans to ensure they remain competitive and can meet the mortgage needs of home owners. The post Fixed rate home loans temporarily halted ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Seeks To Transform Industries As World Enters New Era Of Global Trade: DPM Lawrence Wong
Singapore deputy prime minister Lawrence Wong said the city-state is constantly reinventing itself to remain relevant as the world enters a new era of global trade. ( read original story ...)
17 in Singapore fined $114,500 in total for selling e-vaporisers
Five of them received jail terms of 10 to 26 days, while three were given 12 to 24 months' probation for the offences related to e-vaporisers and their components. ( read original story ...)