The Thai baht rose on Friday and was on track for its best session in a week, while Singaporean stocks were headed for their worst day in nearly a month after the city state reported its highest ... ( read original story ...)
Oyo DRHP: Promoter Softbank, Hero’s Sunil Munjal, Singapore’s Grab to sell shares in IPO
Oyo will see promoter Softbank Vision Fund, Hero Enterprise's Sunil Munjal, and Singapore's ride-hailing company Grab selling shares as part of the Rs 1,430 crore Offer for Sale in the hospitality ... ( read original story ...)
Singaporean digital customer services provider TDCX raises US$349 million in US IPO
The company said it sold 19.4 million American depositary shares at US$18 a share and would begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Softbank Group eyes part exit as Oyo files for ₹8,430 crore IPO
Softbank Group is selling shares worth ₹1,328.53 crore while Grab, which invested $100 mn in Oyo in 2018, is selling approximately ₹51.6 crore worth of shares. ( read original story ...)
Singapore central bank to roll out digital platform to fight money laundering
Singapore's central bank announced plans on Friday to introduce a digital platform that will enable banks to share information on customers and transactions, part of efforts to prevent money ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore finance authority grants licenses to Independent Reserve and DBS
Monetary Authority of Singapore issued new licenses to the Australian crypto exchange Independent Reserve and DBS Bank’s brokerage arm, DBS Vickers. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s NUS and Thales to develop quantum technologies for commercial applications
Quantum computing applications may not be particularly mainstream now, although quantum computing as a field has been growing at an accelerated rate these ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Home Prices Rise as Virus Curbs Test Market Resilience
Singapore home prices rose slightly in the third quarter as the latest round of virus restrictions tests the market’s resilience. ( read original story ...)
Singapore announces support for green bond issuance
Singapore's Ministry of Finance plans to set up the Green Bonds Programme Office to support the government's efforts to develop the market for ESG financing. SINGAPORE, Oct 1 (IFR) - Singapore's ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Grants Crypto Licenses to DBS, Australian Exchange
Singapore granted licenses to DBS Bank Ltd. and Australian cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve to offer digital payment token services, building on the city-state’s status as a crypto hub. ( read original story ...)
MAS grants crypto licences to DBS unit and Australian exchange; more licences expected to be issued
DBS' brokerage arm secured the licence while crypto exchange Independent Reserve became the first foreign entity to do so.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
MAS Green Lights DBS’ Brokerage Arm for Digital Payment Token Services
DBS Vickers has received formal approval from MAS to provide digital payment token services as a Major Payment Institution. ( read original story ...)
2 deaths as Singapore reports 2,478 new COVID-19 cases; large clusters at care home and 6 dormitories
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 2,478 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Thursday (Sep 30) and two more deaths due to complications from the virus. The fatalities were identified as a 79-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
New S$180 million scheme to help at least 6,000 Singapore firms tap green economy opportunities
SINGAPORE: A new programme to help local businesses build up capabilities in the area of sustainability and seize opportunities in the green economy was launched on Friday (Oct 1). Enterprise ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore records 2,478 new Covid-19 cases, two more seniors die
Two more seniors have died from complications due to Covid-19, taking Singapore's coronavirus death toll to 95. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Man Knocked Unconscious After Bike Accident Saved by Apple Watch’s SOS Alert
A 24-year-old man's life was saved in the nick of time after his Apple watch came to his rescue when it alerted the emergency services after his accident. ( read original story ...)