Asian shares were a touch below a recent three-month top on Thursday, with China a tad weaker as investors weighed inflation concerns ahead of key US economic data. MSCI's broadest index of ... ( read original story ...)
GEN Singapore edge on Melco in Yokohama: Maybank
Casino firm Genting Singapore Ltd can beat out rival global operator Melco Resorts and Entertainment Ltd, the other qualified bidder in the race to be Yokohama’s partner on a casino complex, suggests ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s GIC leads $164m pre-IPO funding in Star Health
Star Health and Allied Insurance Co Ltd, the health insurer backed by billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and Westbridge Capital, raised around ₹1,200 crore in a pre-IPO funding round led by Singapore’s ... ( read original story ...)
Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine to be allowed in Singapore under special access route after WHO approval
SINGAPORE: China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine can be administered in Singapore under the special access route after it was approved for emergency ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s iGlobe Starts $100 Million Fund for Fintech, Biotech
Singapore’s IGlobe Partners closed its latest venture-capital fund, which plans to invest $100 million in startups focusing on synthetic biology, fintech and technologies for smart cities. ( read original story ...)
Singapore actor Aliff Aziz facing charges for stealing lighter, cigarettes, S$300
The Malaysia-based entertainer was in court on Sep 3. He’s now out on S$5,000 bail and his case will be heard again on Oct 1. ( read original story ...)
Singapore shipping vessel carrying chemicals, plastics to sink off coast of Sri Lanka
A Singapore-registered container ship carrying containers of harmful chemicals and plastics is on the verge of sinking outside the port of Colombo, Sri Lanka, after burning for almost two weeks.Why it ... ( read original story ...)
UOB improves forex experience for its customers through Chronicle Software’s tech solution
UOB has deployed Chronicle Software’s electronic foreign exchange (forex) solution for its e-forex pricing and trade engine on Wednesday.This comes as the bank announced its plans to set up an e-forex ... ( read original story ...)
UOB taps Chronicle Software solution for its electronic FX pricing and trade engine to help customers access more competitive FX pricing
Engine enables UOB to support its customers’ cross-border needs more quickly and efficiently. UOB has announced that it has deployed Chronicle Software’s (Chronicle) EFX solution for its electronic ... ( read original story ...)
Building green finance in Asia
The Singapore Green Finance Centre aims to bridge the gap between research and business, says SMU Professor Dave Fernandez. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s manufacturing PMI falls to 50.7 in May
Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management (SIPMM) announced on Wednesday that the Singapore purchasing managers' index (PMI), an early indicator of manufacturing activity, declined ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered to Launch Institutional Crypto Exchange
Standard Chartered’s innovation arm has formed a joint venture with BC Technology Group to offer digital asset brokerage and exchange services. ( read original story ...)
Crossing Continents — a sparkling history of Standard Chartered Bank
Smith’s authorised account is excellent, but focuses more on a colourful history than recent corporate failings ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 curbs slow down Singapore manufacturing activity in May
SINGAPORE - Mobility curbs at home and abroad to contain a flare up of Covid-19 slowed manufacturing activity in Singapore last month, even as the sector grew for an 11th month. However, analysts said ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s factory activity in May expands for 11th consecutive month
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s factory activity expanded for the 11th consecutive month in May, albeit at a slower rate of growth due to the impact of ... ( read original story ...)
Mass grave of WWII massacre victims could be hiding under field in Singapore
Archeologists are investigating a lawn that's thought to cover the mass grave of the victims of a wartime massacre in Singapore, ahead of the construction of a hospital extension on the site. The open ... ( read original story ...)