MobiKwik IPO includes the issue of new shares worth ₹1,500 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of shares worth up to ₹400 crore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore soliciting feedback on its tax regime amid wealth disparity concerns
After central bank chief Ravi Menon’s comments about wealth taxes, officials have been treading carefully, wary of spooking tycoons or investors. ( read original story ...)
Reinventing Singapore’s financial district for post-pandemic world
To attract more residents and businesses to the CBD, plans for increasing amenities such as grocery stores, coffee shops and encouraging a more exciting dining and bar scene have been implemented. ( read original story ...)
MAS Payment Services Act: Why is DBS Vickers Allowed to Trade Crypto While Binance is Banned?
A couple of weeks ago, Binance International (Binance.com) made the headlines in Singapore because it was ordered by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to cease providing payment services in ... ( read original story ...)
A person behind the statistics: Family of Singapore’s 62nd COVID-19 fatality tells his story
SINGAPORE: For most of the population, he was only known as a case number. And when he died late in the afternoon of Sep 19, he became a statistic: Singapore’s 62nd COVID-19 fatality. But behind the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, South Korea to allow quarantine-free travel from Nov 15 for those vaccinated against Covid-19
SINGAPORE - People vaccinated against Covid-19 will be able to travel between South Korea without quarantine from Nov 15. The announcement by both countries means th ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, South Korea to launch vaccinated travel lanes on Nov 15
SINGAPORE: Singapore and South Korea have agreed to launch vaccinated travel lanes (VTL) starting from Nov 15, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) announced on Friday (Oct 8). Under the VTLs, fully vaccin ... ( read original story ...)
‘Green’ ships flying the Singapore flag will receive tax rebates and be charged lower fees
The authorities hope incentives will push more vessels towards prioritising sustainability.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Billionaire Chew Gek Khim Turns Colonial Era Straits Trading Into Dynamic Real Estate Investor
After a blockbuster deal that realized over a half-billion in profits, the 133-year-old company’s executive chairman Chew Gek Khim looks to create more returns through savvy investments. ( read original story ...)
CardsPal introduces in-app gamification to create a fun and engaging user experience
CardsPal introduces in-app gamification to create a fun and engaging user experience. CardsPal gamified its mobile app to enhance user experience in end September 2021; Users are ... ( read original story ...)
IPO-bound GoTo buys out foreign investors’ stake in GoPay to become sole owner
The foreign entities, Facebook, Google, PayPal, Tencent Mobility, and Gamvest, will invest the proceeds in GoTo. ( read original story ...)
Singapore says it’s eyeing quarantine-free travel with the US before the end of the year
Singapore is looking to allow vaccinated travelers from the US to enter the country without having to serve quarantine. ( read original story ...)
Explainer: As Singapore Learns To Treat Covid-19 As Endemic, How Do We Deal With Our Fear Of The Virus?
As Singapore gradually revises its Covid-19 strategy to living with the disease as an endemic one like influenza, the Government is changing its message to nudge the community in that direction. ( read original story ...)
What Is Your Responsibility As A Company Director In Singapore?
A company director must be an actual person (not a business entity) over the age of 18. At least one director has to live in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
UOB and Digital Securities Exchange ADDX Collaborate On Sustainability-Linked Digital Bond
UOB (SGX: U11) and digital securities exchange ADDX have concluded the digitization and digital custody of the inaugural sustainability-linked bond recently introduced by Sembcorp Industries. This ini ... ( read original story ...)
Lu International Highly Commended in ‘Overall Asia WealthTech Provider’ Category at The WealthTechAsia Awards 2021
Financial Asset Exchange (PTE) Ltd. ('Lu International'), a subsidiary of China's leading technology-empowered personal financial services platform Lufax Holding (NYSE: LU), has won the honor of being ... ( read original story ...)