For fintech leaders looking to keep up with the region’s latest trends and connect with their peers from the comfort of their home, we’ve compiled a list of the top upcoming fintech online and hybrid ... ( read original story ...)
Kamala Harris flight from Singapore delayed for ‘possible anomalous health incident’
A flight carrying US Vice President Kamala Harris from Singapore to Hanoi departed nearly three hours later than scheduled due to a “recent possible anomalous health incident” in Vietnam, according to ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesian furniture marketplace secures $15m, plans for IPO in 2023
Dekoruma said that its revenue has tripled over the past 18 months and expects to turn EBITDA positive by the end of 2022. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: High inflation still seen as transitory – UOB
Economist at UOB Group Barnabas Gan assesses the recently published inflation figures in Singapore. Key Takeaways “Singapore’s consumer prices rose 2.5% y/y (-0.2% m/m nsa) in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Consumer Sentiment Study H2 2021
The PropertyGuru Consumer Sentiment Study H2 2021 revealed that the Sentiment Index increased to 48 points, as the buying sentiment remains resilient and continues to improve despite the COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
‘Distressed’ Crude From Venezuela, Iran Stacks Up Off Singapore
Oil stored in ships has been stacking up off key Asian ports as a crackdown in China on private crude oil processors has blunted purchases and disrupted flows, including some U.S.-sanctioned barrels ... ( read original story ...)
United Overseas Bank Limited – Update
United Overseas Bank Limited’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating is driven by its Viability Rating, which reflects the bank's strong domestic franchise, consiste ... ( read original story ...)
SGX Nifty up 80 points; here’s what changed for market while you were sleeping
Asian markets opened higher on Tuesday as investors took heart from rallies on Wall Street partly fuelled by vaccine hopes. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was up by 1.19 ... ( read original story ...)
Digital banking in Philippines sees new contender, GOtyme
The digital banking scene in the Philippines is steadily growing as yet another bank secures a digital banking license from the central bank, Bangko ... ( read original story ...)
Industrious hires new COO to lead IPO prep, international expansion
Flex-office provider Industrious hires Liz Simon as new COO to lead legal department, people function, IPO prep and international expansion. ( read original story ...)
Singapore, US partnering in new areas, including cybersecurity and climate cooperation: PM Lee
SINGAPORE: The United States and Singapore are entering new areas of partnership including cybersecurity, climate and economic cooperation, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Monday (Aug 23). The ... ( read original story ...)
7 Best Cryptocurrency Exchanges To Use In Singapore (2021)
So you’ve heard about Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin giving their investors some truly incredible returns. If you’re feeling major FOMO, here are some of the best cryptocurrency exchanges available ... ( read original story ...)
Chart of the Day: Retail rental growth in Singapore is still negative
OCBC Investment Research cited data URA which said the Retail Rental Index fell 0.5% QoQ in Q2 2021. This chart from OCBC Investment Research showed that retail rental growth in Singapore remains to ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesian social commerce startup Evermos bags $19.5m in Series B funding
Evermos, which is short for Everyday Need for Every Moslem, is the first Muslim social commerce startup in Indonesia. ( read original story ...)
Adani Enterprises shares drop over 4% after SEBI stays Rs 4,500 cr-Adani Wilmar IPO
SEBI has put on hold the Adani Wilmar IPO due to an investigation that is pending against the flagship entity of ports-to-energy conglomerate Adani Group. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Supplementary Budget 2020 – Standing In Solidarity.
The S$5.1 billion second Supplementary Budget 2020, an unprecedented third round of measures rolled out to address the COVID-19 situation in Singapore, was deliver ... ( read original story ...)