Vice President Kamala Harris departed Singapore more than three hours late on Tuesday because of concerns about “an anomalous health incident” in Hanoi, her next destination, the State Department said ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore can use fintech to bridge Asean and Africa: Alvin Tan
SINGAPORE - The Republic can seize opportunities in financial technology (fintech) to be the bridge between the Asean region and Africa, said Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan on ... ( read original story ...)
6 Upcoming Fintech Online and Hybrid Events in Singapore
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 ...)
Singapore unlocked to new providers with Symbio’s launch of communications platform as a service
Symbio, part of industry-leading communications software and cloud infrastructure provider MNF Group (ASX: MNF), has officially launched ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Outlines Research Focus At SEMICON
At SEMICON Southeast Asia 2021, Terence Gan, SVP, Semiconductors, Economic Development Board (EDB) of Singapore, delivered an opening address which outlined the main microelectronics research pillars ... ( 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 ...)
Harris Set for Singapore Departure After Unspecified Delay
Vice President Kamala Harris departed Singapore more than three hours hours late Tuesday as a top aide assured reporters she was in good health. ( read original story ...)
Kamala Harris in Singapore: Afghanistan fallout engulfs Harris’ first day of Southeast Asia trip
Vice President Kamala Harris, undertaking a suddenly high-stakes visit to Southeast Asia this week amid the first major foreign policy crisis of the Biden administration, was on the receiving end of ... ( read original story ...)
Ghosts, Murders, and Haunted Estates: 8 Spooky Neighbourhoods in Singapore
In the spirit of Hungry Ghost Festival, we looked up 8 spooky neighbourhoods in Singapore and tell you tales of ghosts, murders and haunted sightings. If you're feeling brave, we've included links so ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is now the largest foreign investor in Australian property market
Singaporean investors have increasingly moved to fill the gaps in Australia’s property landscape left by the recent exodus of Chinese foreign investment. ( 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 ...)
2021 Singapore Africa Business Forum – In Africa, Challenges Are the Opportunities Despite Covid-19
Press Release - The global Covid-19 pandemic should not dampen investor appetite in Africa. The continent remains an investment destination of choice despite the challenges, panelists at an opening ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s business travellers are raring to fly but safety comes first: survey
BUSINESS travellers in Singapore are particularly eager to resume their work trips, although certainly not at the risk of their health and safety. Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
Harris holds Singapore talks as US tackles chip shortage
US Vice President Kamala Harris is in Singapore and will later head to Vietnam - Copyright POOL/AFP EVELYN HOCKSTEINVice President Kamala Harris urged greater international cooperation to bolster ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fintech firm raises $19.7m in Insignia-led series A round
Honest Bank, a Singapore-based financial services firm, has raised US$19.7 million in a series A round led by Insignia Ventures Partners, according to VentureCap Insights. The round also saw ... ( read original story ...)
CGS-CIMB remains optimistic on Genting Singapore despite ‘unfavourable outcome’ in Yokohama election
CGS-CIMB Research analyst Tay Wee Kuang has kept “add” on Genting Singapore with the same target price of 95 cents as its plans to build an integrated resort (IR) in Yokohama, Japan, fall through. The ... ( read original story ...)