The Economic Times, which mentioned this in a report, cited top banking sources as saying that Kotak Mahindra, HDFC and DBS are considered favourites to grab the franchise. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s MM2 Asia Ready to Launch Spin-Off IPO if Cinema Sale Fails
Singaporean entertainment mini-conglomerate MM2 Asia says that it is continuing to look at a spin-off IPO of its cinema exhibition business, even though it has signed a term sheet with a potential ... ( read original story ...)
Belfrics Proprietary Blockchain Platform Grows to 8 Countries Eyeing National Level Blockchain Projects
Belfrics Proprietary Blockchain Platform Grows to 8 Countries Eyeing National Level Blockchain Projects. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Belfrics Gr ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnamese e-commerce firm Tiki bags $20m in Series E round from Taiwan Mobile
Tiki Global, the holding company of Vietnamese e-commerce major Tiki, has raised $20 million from Taiwan Mobile in exchange for a 2.7% stake. ( read original story ...)
Mobile app industry hanging onto users acquired during lockdown and continues to bring new users in: report
THE Asia-Pacific (Apac) region is leading the pack in the rate at which they download and use mobile apps, with 64 per cent of downloads coming from the region and 45 per cent of the mobile app market ... ( read original story ...)
70 percent of population in Singapore fully vaccinated against COVID-19
As of August 9, 70 percent of Singapore’s population has been fully vaccinated, and 79 percent had received at least one dose, making it one of the countries with highest vaccination rates in the ... ( read original story ...)
54 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, 15 unlinked
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Tuesday (10 August) reported 54 new cases of COVID-19 in Singapore, bringing the country's total to 65,890 infections. ( read original story ...)
Singapore condo resale transactions rebound by 22.5pc, as prices hit new high in July estimates
Private condominium resale prices hit a record in July, growing by 1 per cent compared with the previous month despite the tighter Covid-19 measures in the second half of July, according to flash ... ( read original story ...)
Frasers Property diversifies its portfolio across Vietnam
As one of the most active real estate developers in Singapore and abroad, what are the main goals of Frasers Property? Chong Chee Keong, general manager of Industrial Property at Frasers Property ... ( read original story ...)
Plant-based egg? Food tech startup Hoow Foods wants to help S’pore rely less on egg imports
Hegg Foods makes healthier, more environmentally-friendly plant-based eggs to aid Singapore's "30 by 30" goals. Homegrown food tech company Hoow Foods announced last week (August 3) that it has ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s fintech industry sees 3-year record of 72 deals worth $833m in H1
Singapore's financial technology (fintech) industry saw a three-year high in deals transacted in the first half of this year, thanks to corporates speeding up their digital transformation. The sector ... ( read original story ...)
They put Singapore on the world map despite the pandemic: A promising young footballer, designer, and a business-savvy trio
Designer Alexandra Beggs; entrepreneurs Mohamed Afiq (top), Ng Jun Kai (centre), and Nathaniel Yim (bottom); and footballer Yasmin Namira are doing Singapore proud with their international ... ( read original story ...)
WeWork launches growth initiative for startups in Singapore
Startups can get up to 50% off on membership fees at its Growth Campus locations plus complimentary access to WeWork’s virtual accelerator platform. ( read original story ...)
Singapore promotes plans to fine-tune foreign labour policies
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said Singapore would adjust its policies towards foreign workers to address concerns about employment amid the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
7 Best Thrift Shops in Singapore That Offer Sustainability and Style
As thrift shopping becomes a popular pastime in Singapore, second hand shops selling gems and vintage treasures have been receiving more attention. In recent years, the trend of shopping for vintage ... ( read original story ...)
Fitch affirms Glenmark Pharmaceuticals at BB on IPO
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd long-term issuer default rating at BB after its active pharmaceutical ingredient API business comple ... ( read original story ...)