Philippine food maker Monde Nissin Corp has secured investor commitments for a $1 billion initial public offering (IPO) at P13.50 ($0.28) each, in what would be the country’s biggest IPO on record, ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Facebook, Amazon Video execs join $1.6m round of Singapore fintech startup
Singapore-based Fewcents, a fintech startup that provides alternative monetization solutions for digital publishers and creators, said it has raised US$1.6 million in seed funding. The round saw ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore slashes audience capacities for live performances following COVID-19 spike and tightened restrictions
Audience capacities for live performances in Singapore will be slashed as COVID-19 restrictions tighten from May 8 to 30 due to a spike in local cases. ( read original story ...)
Newspaper publisher Singapore Press Holdings to transfer troubled media business into not-for-profit entity
The company's media business includes English broadsheets The Straits Times and The Business Times, as well as Chinese newspaper Lianhe Zaobao. ( read original story ...)
Heraeus Materials Singapore Pte Ltd bags Singapore Business Review Award for Manufacturing
Its team created a new business model that supported 5G high speed for semiconductor makers, doubling their revenue even during the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
AEM bags the SBR National Business Award for Manufacturing Technology
The company is bringing Singapore technology to the forefront with its application-specific test solutions for complex chips used in 5G, AI, EV, and quantum computing applications. ( read original story ...)
Digital Transformation: 68% of Singapore Consumers Prefer All-Digital Channels when Engaging with their Bank during Financial Hardship
Digital Transformation: 68% of Singapore consumers prefer all-digital channels when engaging with their bank during financial hardship. ( read original story ...)
Schenker Singapore Pte Ltd snags the Logistics and Robotics Awards
Its Red Lion Facility won in both SBR International Business Awards and SBR Technology Excellence Awards. DB Schenker is committed to providing innovative supply chain solutions that challenge the ... ( read original story ...)
Newspaper publisher Singapore Press Holdings to spin off troubled media business
The company's media business includes English broadsheets The Straits Times and The Business Times, as well as Chinese newspaper Lianhe Zaobao. ( read original story ...)
There’s a need to recognise that finance can be a force for good: ABC World Asia
ABC World closed its first fund in January 2020 raising a total of $303 million. It has deployed $73 million so far. ( read original story ...)
Global Payments Fintech Adyen Acquires Approval from MAS to Perform Merchant Acquistion Services in Singapore
Global payments Fintech Adyen acquires approval from MAS to perform merchant acquistion services in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Finance sector to create 6,500 jobs in 2021
Approximately 6,000 of these new jobs will be permanent positions. Financial institutions in Singapore are expected to create 6,500 jobs for 2021. This is according to Monetary Authority of Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
10 active Covid-19 clusters in Singapore: New case on Wednesday links to earlier cases at Pasir Panjang Terminal
SINGAPORE - The sole Covid-19 community case reported on Wednesday (May 5) was linked to three earlier cases at Pasir Panjang Terminal, forming a new cluster.Singapore now has 10 active Covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore lender UOB’s Q1 profit jumps 18% on lower impairment charges
United Overseas Bank UOBH.SI, Singapore's smallest listed lender, reported an 18% rise in first-quarter net profit on Thursday, supported by strong fee income growth and a decline in impairment ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to host Bloomberg New Economy Forum in November; 400 business, government leaders to attend
SINGAPORE: The Bloomberg New Economy Forum will be held in Singapore from Nov 16 to Nov 19, bringing together business and government leaders and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Business Review recognises top winners for International and National Business Awards
This year's International Business Awards and National Business Awards were held last April to May The COVID-19 pandemic hasn't ended yet, but its impact on businesses has already left a devastating ... ( read original story ...)