Here are the top headlines from the startup space. Paytm IPO subscribed 18% on first day of bidding; Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son calls it a "great event" Digital payments giant Paytm's initial public ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Eases Some Virus Curbs as Music Returns to Restaurants
Singapore is easing some tough Covid restrictions put in place more than a month ago to tackle a surge in infections, with five people from the same residence allowed to dine at restaurants starting ... ( read original story ...)
BSP partners with Singapore’s central bank for cross-border payments
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will boost their collaboration to improve cross-border transactions. ( read original story ...)
Singapore lets residents store digital Covid vaccination certificates on Android devices
Residents of Singapore can now add a digital version of their Covid-19 vaccination certificate to their Android device and access it from Google Pay or by adding a shortcut to their device’s home page ... ( read original story ...)
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang World Championship set to take place in Singapore
Bang Bang World Championship will take place in Singapore for the second year in a row, developer MOONTON Games announced. ( read original story ...)
Singapore sees fintech funding tripling this year to US$3 billion
Singapore’s financial technology sector is expected to attract more investments this year, which could triple the amount raised in 2020, according to a top MAS official. ( read original story ...)
Over 500 cumulative COVID deaths in Singapore as 14 more die; 2,470 new cases
The MOH on 8 November confirmed 2,470 new COVID cases in Singapore, bringing the country's total case count to 220,803. ( read original story ...)
Singapore halts execution of man with low IQ
A court in Singapore has put on hold the imminent execution of a Malaysian drug smuggler who campaigners say has limited mental capacity. Nagaenthran Dharmalingam was due to be hanged on Wednesday for ... ( read original story ...)
Paytm IPO a great event for Softbank: Masayashi Son
Paytm's mega Rs 18,300 crore IPO, the largest IPO in the country so far, opened today, with the issue being subscribed 0.12 times as of 3 pm on Day 1. ( read original story ...)
Opening day blues for Paytm’s mega IPO, subscribed just 18%
India's largest public issue to date -- was subscribed only 18 per cent on the first day of bidding on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Rs 18,3000 crore Paytm IPO subscribed 18% on Day-1
India's largest public issue to date—was subscribed only 18 per cent on the first day of bidding on Monday. The initial public offering of Paytm's parent company, One97 Communications Ltd received ... ( read original story ...)
UOB to hire retired employees for gig work
The United Overseas Bank (UOB) has announced that they’ll be bringing back retired employees for short-term and project-based jobs. In a report from Channel News Asia, the bank will be offering ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economy is steadily improving: Report
Singapore: According to a report released on Monday by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO), Singapore's economy is steadily..|News Track ... ( read original story ...)
Explained: Why the death sentence of Indian-origin Malaysian in Singapore is garnering international attention
Since his arrest in April 2009 and subsequent conviction on charges of drug trafficking, Indian-origin Malaysian national Nagaenthran K. Dharmalingam has spent 12 years on death row. ( read original story ...)
Singapore suspends Malaysian’s execution
On Sunday, the European Union delegation to Singapore, along with the diplomatic missions of Norway and Switzerland, called for the execution to be halted. British business magnate Richard Branson ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore suspends disabled Malaysian’s execution amid pleas
Singapore's High Court on Monday suspended the scheduled execution of a Malaysian man believed to be mentally disabled until an appeal is heard, amid pleas from the international community and rights ... ( read original story ...)