SINGAPORE: UOB’s S$5bil acquisition of Citigroup’s consumer businesses in Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia will be a game changer by doubling the bank’s Asean customer base outside Singapore ...
Singapore is top Asean destination for companies looking to expand footprint in next 2 years: HSBC survey
MORE than a third of international firms with an in-market presence say they will prioritise their growth in Singapore over the next two years, according to the findings of a new survey by HSBC ...
Foreign firms speeding up growth plans in Singapore and Asean: HSBC survey
The top five reasons cited on why Singapore was attractive for business expansion were its skilled workforce, growing digital economy, developed infrastructure, supportive government and regulatory ...
Assets involved in money laundering case nearly double to $1.8b: Prosecutors
The update in the value of assets involved was revealed in a hearing where one of accused argued for bail to be granted. Read more at straitstimes.com.
VB in Conversation – Why Arta Finance CEO chose Singapore as homebase
Why Arta Finance CEO chose Singapore as homebase Before founding the startup Arta Finance, CEO Caesar Sengupta headed up all fintech efforts at Google. Towards the end of his tenure, he was asked by ...
Here’s what you can Expect from Singapore-Grown Start-Up Responsible Cyber at Tech Week Singapore 2023
Chaos, destruction, and dystopia are not typically thoughts you expect to entertain when going through the aisles of a technology event for business. A Singapore-grown ...
Singapore’s New President Does Not Imply a Mandate for the PAP
Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s landslide victory may seem like an endorsement of the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP), but is better seen as a reflection of his personal popularity.
Singapore-based Evergreen Group Holdings to invest $7.5m in K-Pop company Attrakt
Singapore-based Evergreen Group Holdings has revealed plans to invest about 10 billion South Korean won (approx. USD $7.5 million) in K-Pop entertainment agency Attrakt. That’s according to multiple ...
Singapore Narrowly Averts Recession In First Half Of 2023
GDP estimate for 2023 was revised down to 0.5% yoy compared with the advance estimate of 0.7% yoy. The service sector economy is expected to be more resilient, boosted by the continued recovery of ...
Assets involved in money laundering case balloons to S$1.8bil: Prosecutors
The police have taken control of more than S$1.8 billion in assets as they continue to investigate one of the largest money laundering cases in Singapore, prosecutors told the High Court on Tuesday ...
Seizures linked to billion-dollar bust balloon to S$1.8b: Prosecutors
THE police have taken control of more than S$1.8 billion in assets as they continue to investigate one of the largest money laundering cases in Singapore, prosecutors told the High Court on Tuesday ...
Singapore money laundering case exposes gaps in defenses
A Singapore money laundering probe involving more than S$1 billion ($740 million) is shining a light on fund flows from abroad and raising questions about loopholes that enabled an alleged crime ...
Singapore: Small improvement in the Manufacturing PMI – UOB
UOB Group’s Senior Economist Alvin Liew and Associate Economist Jester Koh comment on the publication of the PMI results in Singapore. Singapore’s manufacturing outlook improved marginally as the ...
Hudini secures EVA-ready status from Singapore Tourism Board
Hudini, a provider of smart hospitality solutions, has obtained E-Visitor Authentication (EVA)-ready status from the Singapore Tourism Board. The company has been recognised as EVA-ready due to its ...
Singapore shares fall amid declines across Asia-Pacific, STI down 0.4%
Losers outnumbered gainers 286 to 274 as 1.2 billion shares worth $656.2 million changed hands. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Ryde Group Ltd. Files For $17 Million U.S. IPO
Summary Ryde Group Ltd. has filed for an IPO to raise $17.25 million in gross proceeds. The Singapore-based firm operates a platform for car-pooling and ride-hailing services. Ryde is experiencing ...