Singapore’s Sea Ltd., the tech startup that’s become Southeast Asia’s most valuable company, has acquired Indonesia’s PT Bank Kesejahteraan Ekonomi, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines shares gain on USD bond debut
Will SIA shares recover further? Shares of Singapore Airlines (SIA) picked up pace on Wednesday (13 January 2021), after it was reported that the flag carrier will soon issue its first US dollar bond ... ( read original story ...)
SGX names ING’s Herry Cho as new head of sustainability and sustainability finance
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has appointed Herry Cho as managing director, head of sustainability and sustainability finance - a newly created position as part of the company's efforts to expand its ... ( read original story ...)
Blackstone to Buy Disney’s Singapore Building for $132 Million (Report)
Blackstone Group has started the process of buying Lucasfilm's flagship building in Singapore for about $132 million. ( read original story ...)
‘Buy now, pay later’ heats up in Singapore with Grab, Mastercard entering the scene
The fintech trend that lets shoppers pay in interest-free installments is seemingly taking Asia by storm. Singapore, with an internet economy poised to grow to US$22 billion by 2025, has drawn the ... ( read original story ...)
1 dormitory case among 38 new COVID-19 infections in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 38 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Wednesday (Jan 13), said the Ministry of Health (MOH) in its preliminary daily ... ( read original story ...)
Lender Affirm Prices IPO Above Range to Raise $1.2 billion
Affirm Holdings Inc., which provides installment loans to online shoppers, priced its U.S. initial public offering above its marketed range to raise $1.2 billion. In the first major U.S. technology ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines launches US debt debut
Singapore Airlines SIAL.SI launched its first US dollar bond on Wednesday to help fund the purchase of new aircraft, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters. The size of the deal has yet to be ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Malaysia to keep supply chains going amid emergency: minister
Singapore and Malaysia will continue to work closely to keep supply chains going amid the movement control restrictions and state of emergency declared in Malaysia, said Minister for Trade and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore new home sales up almost 60% in December
The December sales were mainly driven by two key launches – namely, Clavon and Ki Residences. On an annual basis, new home sales soared 126.2% from the 538 units shifted in December 2019. ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Malaysia to work closely to keep supply chains going amid state of emergency: Chan Chun Sing
Singapore and Malaysia will continue to work closely to keep supply chains going amid the movement control restrictions and state of emergency declared in Malaysia, said Minister for Trade and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Brings in Business of the Future
Singapore's Tourism Board has launched a new spot showcasing the city as the safe business center of the future. ( read original story ...)
Nokia and M1 partner with 5G standalone Core to drive Singapore’s 5G ecosystem
Press ReleaseNokia and M1 partner with 5G standalone Core to drive Singapore’s 5G ecosystem Nokia and M1 building highly secure, containerized ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines launches US dollar debt debut
Singapore Airlines SIAL.SI launched its first US dollar bond on Wednesday to help fund the purchase of new aircraft, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters. The size of the deal has yet to be ... ( read original story ...)
Mercuria taps Singapore fund manager for new source of finance
Such tie-ups may help fill financing void left by banks scaling down their commodity exposure after series of scandals ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore issues four digital bank licences instead of five
Alibaba's Ant Group and joint bidders Grab and Singtel are among those that received licences. ( read original story ...)