Sons of two of Singapore’s wealthiest families have partnered to launch a community application with NFT as a proof of membership. Billionaire Peter Lim’s son Kiat Lim and Elroy Cheo—a scion of the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore VC firm Vertex Holdings files prospectus for $150m SPAC listing
The SPAC has so far secured the backing of 13 cornerstone investors, who will subscribe to 22.2m cornerstone units at S$5 apiece. ( read original story ...)
Amazon Singapore’s flagship Seller Summit returns to help small businesses ‘start local, go global’
The free virtual event will unveil new strategies and solutions for sellers in Singapore alongside a Meet-the-Sellers showcase ... ( read original story ...)
Chintai and NUS Business School collaborate to shape the blockchain leaders of tomorrow
"Knowledge is power as long as it's shared" is the driving principle behind the collaboration between Chintai, a Singapore Blockchain fintech startup, and the National University of Singapore Business ... ( read original story ...)
Scions of Secretive Singapore Tycoons Want to Create an NFT Club
A pair of scions from Singapore’s wealthiest families are teaming up to create a private NFT-based social networking app, becoming the latest among the well-heeled to jump aboard an intensifying ... ( read original story ...)
DDB Appoints Jeff Cheong CEO in Singapore
DDB has appointed Jeff Cheong as Chief Executive Officer for its Singapore office taking over the role from David Tang, DDB Asia CEO who will also assume the role of Chairman for the agency group. ( read original story ...)
Sons of Singapore tycoons want to create an NFT Club
They are Kiat Lim, son of financier Peter Lim, and Elroy Cheo of the family behind edible oil business Mewah International. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Toshiba’s Singapore-based shareholder steps up fight against break-up plan
Toshiba announced in November that it intended to separate into three companies as a way to create value for shareholders. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
SPH Media, Adwork partner to offer Malaysian businesses advertising space in Singapore
Adwork's Malaysian clients, which consist of SMEs, will be able to place advertisements across SPH Media's platforms in Singapore. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Finalto Adds the Most Coveted Singapore Leveraged Equities CFDs to Its Offerings
The award-winning global multi-asset liquidity provider and prime brokerage, Finalto has announced that it will add 32 leveraged equities belonging to some of the most prestigious companies listed on ... ( read original story ...)
Tencent sells about $3 billion of its stake in Singapore e-commerce platform Sea
Tencent Holdings Ltd. has cut its stake in a Singaporean internet company, shedding an ownership position that was worth about $3 billion. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Manufacturing Activity Improved in December
Singapore's manufacturing activity grew at a quicker pace in December, mainly due to a faster expansion of new orders, ... ( read original story ...)
China slashes refined fuel export quota, raises LSFO -sources
China more than halved the volume of export quotas for refined fuel, predominantly gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel, under the first allotment for 2022, while raising the allowances for low-sulphur ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s home prices surge to the highest in more than a decade as the ultra wealthy flock to Southeast Asia’s business hub
Singapore’s price spike underpins the government’s move to impose a fresh round of curbs, which included raising additional stamp duties for second-home buyers and on foreigners purchasing private ... ( read original story ...)
Export sector outlook positive, say experts
The outlook for Malaysia’s export sector remains positive in 2022, with trade primed to lead the country’s return to pre-pandemic growth by the middle of the year, Moody’s Analytics says. ( read original story ...)
Sale of Cathay cinema business in Singapore falls through on Omicron concerns
Asia previously announced that it had inked a deal with Kingsmead to sell its cinema business for $84.8 million. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)