Singapore-based Multi Ways Holdings (NYSEMKT:MWG) stock finished its first session 255% higher after rocketing as high as 553% following a $15M US initial public offering. Shares of Multi Ways opened ...
In Singapore, local movement against female genital cutting turns to Ramadan bazaars to advocate its cause
Amid the crowds of people at the Kampong Gelam Ramadan bazaar looking for food or clothes for Hari Raya, a group was making its rounds ...
LGBTQ+ talents in Singapore: Importance for organisations to be seen as ‘equal opportunity employer’ on the rise
Two in three (64.4%) of the 200 HR professionals and business leaders polled are open to recruiting and hiring diverse candidates, including LGBTQ+ individuals.
Singapore-based proptech Simpple files for $9M US IPO
Singapore-based proptech Simpple (SPPL) has filed for a $9M US initial public offering. Simpple said in a filing that it is looking to offer 2M shares priced between $4 and $5, which would raise ...
Benefits of investing in the Singapore Real Estate industry: A guide for Irish investors
Singapore's real estate market has long been a popular destination for foreign investors. For instance, in 2021, Chinese investors accounted for the largest share of foreign buyers of Singapore ...
Singapore’s CapitaLand buys Japanese multifamily assets for S$141 million
The assets will be injected into the CapitaLand Open End Real Estate Fund, a $500 million pan Asia Pacific private real estate fund formed in September 2021. “The deal marks the fund’s entry into the ... ( read original story ...)
Eggs from Indonesia approved for import; country is Singapore’s 18th source
Around two-thirds of Singapore’s eggs are imported, with the vast majority coming from Malaysia. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Popular weight-loss drug Wegovy approved for use in Singapore
Singapore has approved 'Wegovy,' a high-dose version of the Ozempic drug causing a stir on social media for its weight loss effects. What led HSA to approve this?
Man who skipped bail extradited to S’pore, charged over bogus investment scheme that took S$18m from investors
A 50-year-old United States citizen who jumped bail about nine years ago has been extradited to Singapore and charged on Monday (April 3) with running a bogus investment scheme.
Man who left Singapore nine years ago charged for alleged involvement in fraudulent investment scheme
SINGAPORE, April 3 (The Straits Times/ANN): A man who fled the country while on bail almost nine years ago was charged in court on Monday for allegedly being involved in a fraudulent multi-million ...
Bank sub-bonds worth buying despite recent write-off of Credit Suisse’s bonds, says Citi
SINGAPORE – Despite the recent jitters and volatility caused ... this asset class has emerged as a notable pocket of value as the recent banking crisis blows over. Citibank chief investment officer ...
Over 40% Singaporeans Own Crypto:Survey Shows
The survey shows 43% of the 1,500 Singaporean respondents own some cryptocurrency. In comparison, last year’s research showed that the figure was around 40%, whereas the adoption levels were 43% in ...
Hong Kong’s crypto comeback should make the U.S. uneasy
Hong Kong's pivot back to crypto comes as the U.S. risks overplaying its hand when it comes to global financial regulation.
Singapore can benefit as StanChart records ‘really good net new money inflows’: CEO
Singapore is a “magnet for wealthy people from everywhere, including from China”, says StanChart group CEO Bill Winters. Read more at straitstimes.com.
American extradited to Singapore, charged over S$18 million fraud investment scheme
SINGAPORE: A 50-year-old man was extradited from the United States to Singapore and charged on Monday (Apr 3) over an S$18 million (S$13.5 million) fraud investment scheme. Michael Philip Atkins, a US ...
Singapore to launch one-stop mobile and contactless transport ticketing platform
In addition to the implementation of a single ticketing and travel card services app, the integration will also support the further development of Singapore’s SimplyGo open loop contactless fare ...