Lu International (Singapore), a subsidiary of China financial services platform Lufax Holding, has set up a strategic partnership with Schroders Singapore, a subsidiary of global asset management firm ... ( read original story ...)
Monetary Authority of Singapore Launches Global CBDC Challenge
MAS today announced that it has formed a partnership with the International Monetary Fund and other organizations to introduce a global CBDC challenge. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s 3 Hottest Residential Estates in Q3 2021
If you’re planning to buy property in Singapore, here are three residential estates to look out for in Q3 2021. ( read original story ...)
Singapore, the World Bank and others are offering a $150,000 prize to the winner of a global competition to create a workable central bank digital currency
Singapore is holding a global competition to design a central bank digital currency for retail use. The winner will get $150,000. ( read original story ...)
Report: Princeton Digital Group mulling $400m funding round ahead of potential IPO
Asia data center firm Princeton Digital Group (PDG) is reportedly considering a $400 million fundraising round. Bloomberg reports the Warburg Pincus-backed firm is considering raising funds from ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore files charges against businessman in nickel trading fraud
Charges filed against a local businessman in relation to a scheme that allegedly raised more than S$1bn from investors to fund bogus nickel trades ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: GDP faces positive prospects – UOB
Economist Barnabas Gan at UOB Group comments on the latest Industrial Production figures in Singapore. Key Quotes “Singapore’s industrial production expanded 30.0% y/y (+7.2% ... ( read original story ...)
SCB 10X announces latest spin-off, “APE BOARD,” world-class startup incubated by its Venture Builder team
SCB 10X, a Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) holding company actively investing in and incubating business innovations to leverage tech capabilities to achieve exponential growth, has recently announced its ... ( read original story ...)
Pioneer’s 2021 A-Series Receivers Bring Affordable, Super-seamless Connectivity to Every Driver
A-Series Receivers Bring Affordable, Super-seamless Connectivity to Every Driver. BANGKOK, SINGAPORE, and JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneer ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore dangles fintech prize for digital currency ideas
Singapore is challenging fintech companies to pitch ideas to maximize the potential of central bank digital currencies, as countries increasingly look to create next-generation fiat money. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, UK begin discussions on digital economy pact
Trade agreement aims to facilitate digital trade and new opportunities between both markets, including cross-border data flow and use of technologies such as artificial intelligence. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Carousell Explores U.S. Listing Via SPAC
Carousell Pte, a Singapore-based online classifieds marketplace operator, is considering a U.S. listing via a merger with a blank-check company, according to people with knowledge of the matter. ( read original story ...)
Pharmeasy raises additional $300 million from investors, aims for IPO in 6-18 months
Siddharth Shah, CEO, API Holdings said that once the acquisition of Thyrocare is complete, Pharmeasy will aim to have its IPO within 6 to 18 months. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s DBS Bank Enlists Nivaura’s ‘One-Click’ Blockchain Security Issuance
London-based technology firm Nivaura is working with Singapore’s DBS Bank on a blockchain-based bond platform. ( read original story ...)
$50,000 for winners of MAS’ global challenge for central bank digital currency solutions
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is inviting fintech companies and financial institutions around the world to propose innovative retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) solutions.. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Permit needed to import motorised PMDs & PABs into S’pore from June 28
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that from June 28, an import permit is required to bring power-assisted bicycles (PABs) and motorised personal mobility devices (PMDs) into Singapore. In a ... ( read original story ...)