This month in August 2021, five years after issuing their very first loan to an SME borrower in Singapore, the Validus team reports reaching a notable milestone of cumulatively having financed over ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Cross-Border Payments Fintech Thunes Partners Bank Alfalah to Enable Remittances to Pakistan
Singapore-based Thunes, a Fintech firm and an industry leader in global cross-border payments, reveals that it has teamed up with Bank Alfalah, which is one of Pakistan’s largest banking institutions. ( read original story ...)
Singapore factory output growth slows to 16.3% in July, with dip in chip production
Singapore's factory output continued to expand in July, though at a slower rate, thanks to the strong performance by the volatile pharmaceuticals sector, data out on Thursday (Aug 26) showed. ( read original story ...)
Tai Er Opens Its First Outlet in Singapore
Riding the recent wave of popular Chinese food and beverage brands entering Singapore, including Haidilao and Heytea, Tai Er Chinese Sauerkraut Fish opened its first store at the Jewel Changi Airport ... ( read original story ...)
5 Tips for Getting a Home Loan in Singapore: Foreigner Edition
Foreigners and PRs looking to get a home loan in Singapore, this guide is for you! It covers what properties you can buy, as well as 5 top tips for securing a mortgage, based on local laws by IRAS, ... ( read original story ...)
Best’s Commentary: HSBC’s Acquisition of AXA Singapore Highlights Singapore Life Insurance Growth Prospects
The recent agreement to acquire AXA Insurance Pte Ltd (AXA Singapore) by HSBC Insurance (Asia-Pacific) Holdings Ltd (HSBC Insurance) demonstrates the continued growth potential of Singapore’s life ... ( read original story ...)
Qantas already accepting flight bookings to Singapore ahead of December return of overseas travel
Qantas is already taking bookings for flights to Singapore after announcing a December return of overseas flights. A minister has also hinted at a bigger travel bubble beyond New Zealand. ( read original story ...)
Singapore clears all Canadian beef for import
Canada's new official international status as a "negligible risk" country for bovine spongiform encephalopathy now has its first recognition from a ... ( read original story ...)
S’pore company at centre of Brazil’s probe into import of Indian vaccine
A Singapore-based company is at the centre of a Brazil government probe into alleged irregularities over the South American country's deal to purchase India's indigenous Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin.. ( read original story ...)
China’s LNG import surge to cool in winter as high prices bite
China's liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports are expected to increase at a slower pace in the second half of the year after blistering growth over the first six months, but the moderation is unlikely ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Africa Business identifies opportunities in key sectors
Asked about the sectors offering the most potential for investment, Adesina cited energy- renewable energy, such as mini and micro grids, solar, infrastructure and logistics. The annual event ... ( read original story ...)
5 Home Renovation Practices in Singapore Which Are Not Eco-friendly And What You Can Do Instead
With Singapore moving towards more sustainable living ... cisterns and appliances to reduce water usage and save on monthly utilities Import natural materials such as marble and granite, which require ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore approves all Canadian beef exports
Singapore has become the first country to approve all Canadian beef exports, including offal, with no age restrictions since the OIE recognized Canada as ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore shares track Wall Street to end higher
Singapore shares closed higher, tracking the better showing on Wall Street, with the Straits Times Index (STI) rising 0.65 per cent to 3,107.62 points on Tuesday (Aug 24). Yangzijiang Shipbuilding ... ( read original story ...)
2021 Singapore Africa Business Forum – In Africa, Challenges Are the Opportunities Despite Covid-19
Press Release - The global Covid-19 pandemic should not dampen investor appetite in Africa. The continent remains an investment destination of choice despite the challenges, panelists at an opening ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s business travellers are raring to fly but safety comes first: survey
BUSINESS travellers in Singapore are particularly eager to resume their work trips, although certainly not at the risk of their health and safety. Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)