Despite generally having in place proper protocols for Covid-19-related procurement and expenditure, the Auditor-General’s Office (AGO) found that ... ( read original story ...)
South American Mercosur Bloc, Singapore Conclude Trade Pact Talks
South American trade bloc Mercosur on Wednesday concluded talks on a trade pact with Singapore, Brazil's Economy and Foreign Affairs Ministries said. The agreement - finalized during a meting attended ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-focused multi-currency stablecoin protocol, Bluejay Finance, raises $2.9M in funding
Bluejay Finance, a capital-efficient decentralized stablecoin protocol for issuing stablecoins pegged to real-world currencies, has raised $2.9M in funding from Zee Prime Capital, C2 Ventures, Stake ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s central bank plans to bolster cryptocurrency regulations
Singapore’s central bank will strengthen regulations governing cryptocurrency, potentially widening them to cover consumer protection and currency reserves for stablecoins, among other things. Ravi ... ( read original story ...)
Central Bank of Singapore To Release Bitcoin, Crypto Regulation Plans
The central bank will detail a framework to ensure businesses are properly regulated within its jurisdiction while encouraging business in the ecosystem. ( read original story ...)
S’pore top destination in South-east Asia for start-up investment: KPMG, HSBC report
SINGAPORE - Start-up ventures in Singapore raised over US$8.02 billion ($11.2 billion) last year, making it the top destination in South-east Asia for such investments, a report by KPMG and HSBC ... ( read original story ...)
Teriyaki sauce in chicken rice, soya milk in laksa? Crystal Palace footballers try (and fail) to name ingredients in iconic Singapore dishes
Ask any Singaporean man-on-the-street if chicken rice is made with teriyaki or hoisin sauce, and you're bound to get incredulous looks.But one could probably forgive Crystal Palace footballers Jake ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore flags more expensive currency, more foreign workers following latest inflation report
Leading brand for international independent financial advisers, wealth management professionals serving expatriate and cross-border clients worldwide. ( read original story ...)
UOB Kay Hian upgrades SGX to ‘buy’ as it expects to see robust results for the FY2022
UOB Kay Hian analyst Llelleythan Tan has lifted his TP to $11.09. He has also raised his earnings estimates for the FY2022. ( read original story ...)
UOB Travel Insurance Review 2022: Promo, Covid-19, Complimentary Insurance
UOB travel insurance is something of a hidden gem. When you buy travel insurance, the usual names that come to mind are NTUC, MSIG, FWD and so on. But in my opinion, UOB travel insurance offers pretty ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese biotech firm WuXi Biologics investing $2b to expand research, manufacturing in S’pore
Its 10-year investment plan involves the setting up of a new facility projected to employ 1,500 staff when completed. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
UOB Kay Hian maintains ‘overweight’ rating for S-REIT sector with ‘buy’ calls for ART, FCT, FEHT and LREIT
UOB Kay Hian analyst Jonathan Koh has maintained his “overweight” rating for the Singapore REIT (S-REIT) sector, which he believes is “resilient” due to its defensive characteristics and stable cash ... ( read original story ...)
This Singapore startup raised total capital of US$100 million in 18 months
The Singapore-based e-commerce brand aggregator raised US$45 million last month, taking its total capital to slightly over US$100 million in just 18 months. ( read original story ...)
moomoo SG: 5 investing tips to hedge against inflation from experts
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 19 July 2022 - moomoo SG hosted its first physical conference earlier at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. Zeroing in the second half of 2022, discussions ... ( read original story ...)
Southeast Asian fast food operator QSR again delays up to $500 million IPO -sources
QSR Brands, the Malaysian operator of KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants in Southeast Asia, has again delayed its domestic IPO of up to $500 million on worries that poor macroeconomic conditions could hurt ... ( read original story ...)
QSR delays IPO yet again
SINGAPORE: QSR Brands, the Malaysian operator of KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants in Southeast Asia, has again delayed its domestic IPO of up to S$500 million (RM1.59 billion) on worries that poor ... ( read original story ...)