Within Asia, the richer and aging North East Asia (Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong SAR) are huge net savers, with net investment surpluses (including Singapore), amounting to $10.4 ...
‘The market is big enough for everyone’: Climate advisory and investment firm Pollination opens Singapore office
London-headquartered climate advisory and investment firm Pollination opens Singapore office. It aims to accelerate the green transition for Asian businesses.
The PE firm making billions off the Klaviyo IPO only 4 years after investing
The poor performance of IPOs from 2021 is a major reason ... Formerly, she was with Y Combinator. - 65 Equity Partners, a Singapore-based private equity firm, hired Pascal Heberling and Leon Brujis as ...
Some users still left with pending transactions one day after DBS’ PayNow hit by service delays
More than 24 hours after making the transaction, some users are saying that funds have not been received by their intended recipients. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore rises to fifth place in Global Innovation Index 2023
Singapore moves up two spots to fifth place in the Global Innovation Index, leading the South-east Asia, East Asia and Oceania region. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Exclusive-Singapore’s GIC Among Bidders Vying for Stake in Vietnam’s Third Largest Grocery Chain – Sources
Vietnam has attracted strong investor interest as companies look to reconfigure global supply chains as a result of geopolitical tensions between China and the United States. Founded in 2015, Bach Hoa ...
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OCBC to discontinue Pay Anyone app in October
OCBC Bank will discontinue its Pay Anyone app in October in what the bank said is part of its efforts to "provide an improved OCBC app experience". On its website, OCBC said that the exact date of ...
Singapore to raise water prices by 18% over two phases in 2024 and 2025
Most households will pay 20 cents more for every 1,000 litres of water next year and another 30 cents more in 2025.
Debunking Brexit myth, UK exports to Singapore expand by a fifth in past year
Singapore accounts for 40 per cent of Britain’s total trade with South-east Asia. Read more at straitstimes.com.
LinkedIn Top 10 Singapore Startups 2023: Fintech startups dominate the list
Eight out of 10 companies that made it to the LinkedIn Top 10 Singapore Startups 2023 list were fintechs like YouTrip and Aspire. See the full list here.
3 attractions to open as part of STB’s new ‘Made in Singapore’ global campaign
Three new attractions will be launched as part of Singapore Tourism Board's 'Made in Singapore' global campaign to highlight the nation as a travel destination.
Generative AI being tested for use in Singapore Courts, starting with small claims tribunal
The courts signed an agreement with American start-up Harvey AI in August, allowing the use of its artificial intelligence technology for two years.
Top 10 ETFs in Singapore: The total beginner’s guide to investing in ETFs
Now that you know the basics of investing in ETFs, here are seven well-known ETFs in Singapore to get you started. The whole point of buying ETFs is to NOT try to game the system. That’s why generic ...
GIC-backed Line Man said to gear up for $410 million IPO
Preparations have started for an initial public offering in Bangkok in 2025 that could raise around US$300 million Read more at straitstimes.com.
Their mortgage was bogging them down, so they sold their apartment in Singapore and bought a smaller one for $220,000. It was a blast from the past.
Some of the wall tiles were cracked and the window grilles were falling off.