Digital payments and financial services firm Paytm has raised Rs 8,235 crore from anchor investors, securing 45 percent of its Rs 18,300 crore initial public offering. The round was oversubscribed 10 ... ( read original story ...)
Exampur Closes Pre-Series A Strategic Investment
The edtech platform announced its Pre-Series A investment for an undisclosed amount from a Singapore-based consortium of professional Angel Investors. ( read original story ...)
Covid: Singapore warns, unvaccinated officials to be on unpaid leave, as country reports 3,635 new cases
The Ministry of Health had announced on October 23 that only fully vaccinated employees, or those who recovered from COVID-19 within the past 270 days, will be allowed to return to workplaces from Jan ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore seeks to be well-positioned for crypto economy
Singapore is seeking to cement itself as a key player for cryptocurrency-related businesses by putting in place strong regulation to allow firms that meet their requirements and address the risks can ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is set to execute a mentally disabled man for trafficking 1.5 ounces of heroin
A last-ditch effort is underway to challenge the capital punishment and help the man’s family travel to the city-state amid pandemic restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Singapore offers strong incentives to attract startups
Startboard, a Taiwan-based startup incubator, hosted a Singapore-themed evening on October 29th in Taipei on why it makes sense to start a business in Singapore for startups. ( read original story ...)
Analog allure attracts Singapore’s digital-weary photographers – and sets camera market on fire
Back in May, when Singapore’s vintage photography scene was at peak hype, Yusri Yusoff decided he wanted in. Digital photography was beginning to feel mundane – the 29-year-old described shooting on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Hits Key Metric Tied to Easing Covid Restrictions
The number of new local infections fell in the past week compared to a week earlier for the first time since mid-October, marking a key milestone that could lead to an easing of restrictions in the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s MHA: Malaysian drug trafficker mentally ‘not substantially’ impaired, in response to petition
A drug trafficker on death row had fabricated his defence that he had committed the act under duress, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in response to an online petition to pardon him. This was ... ( read original story ...)
UOB Chalks Up Record Fee Income for the First Nine Months of 2021: 5 Highlights from the Bank’s Latest Earnings
UOB continues to impress with increases in total income and a jump in net profit for the quarter. The post UOB Chalks Up Record Fee Income for the First Nine Months of 2021: 5 Highlights from the Bank ... ( read original story ...)
How TBM accelerated business agility at Standard Chartered Singapore
As technology has become fused into financial services, an integrated approach has become essential for flexible, agile banking services. Here’s how one Singapore bank used the TBM framework to gain ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore manufacturing continues to expand, though cost pressures intensify for firms
SINGAPORE - The manufacturing sector has continued to expand even though cost pressures are intensifying for local companies, in particular those in the electronics sector.. Read more at straitstimes. ( read original story ...)
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III Meeting With Singapore Minister for Defence Dr. Ng
Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Dr. Ng Eng Hen, Minister for Defence for the Republic of Singapore, at the Pentagon to discuss ways to broaden ... ( read original story ...)
U.S.-Singapore Partnership Central to Expanding Regional Security, Prosperity
The United States and Singapore have stood alongside each other through numerous challenges, including the coronavirus pandemic and Afghanistan evacuation, highlighting the strength of the ... ( read original story ...)
Louis Ng on Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment) Bill and Judicial Service (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill
A proposed restructuring of Singapore’s Legal Service will allow for greater specialisation and flexibility needed to tackle an increasingly complex legal landscape, said MP Louis Ng in Parliament on ... ( read original story ...)
Luxury Living Takes On An Industrial Vibe In The Lush Center Of Singapore
This semi-detached luxury home has the advantage of being located near Singapore’s Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. ( read original story ...)