Overall investor interest in Singapore’s Fintech companies continues to remain quite strong. The city-state has attracted substantial financial technology investments according to the Fintech in ASEAN ... ( read original story ...)
IPO activity remains strong in Southeast Asia
China trade tensions, Southeast Asian capital markets have remained resilient, with local IPO activity from January up to mid October 2020 reaching pre-pandemic levels, and with 100 IPOs raising a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Shanghai to deepen collaboration in financial services and innovation
Shanghai and Singapore are committing to deeper collaboration in financial services and innovation, expanding the hub-to-hub connectivity between the Chinese city and the Republic.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore approves COVID-19 test using saliva from inside throat
Singapore has approved Advanced MedTech Holdings' COVID-19 kit for use in testing saliva from deep within the throat, the company said, as the country looks to ramp up testing to help re-open its ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Property Market Outlook 2021 Report: Predicting the Real Estate Market in 2021
The PropertyGuru Singapore Property Market Outlook 2021 looks back on the momentous happenings and events that have impacted the property sector this year, pulling together key data and expert ... ( read original story ...)
DBS to launch digital currency exchange; trading may start as early as next week
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): South-east Asia's largest bank DBS will launch a digital currency exchange that will allow investors to trade in cryptocurrencies and firms to raise funds through as ... ( read original story ...)
Volocopter sells out its first tourist eVTOL flights in Singapore
Germany's Volocopter has committed to launching commercial eVTOL flights in Singapore "within the next two to three years," and advance tickets have already sold out to early adopters eager to take ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore proptech hub to spearhead smart city innovation
Innovation Lab works with 200 innovators to help the proptech industry identify new revenue streams, reduce costs, and operate sustainably. ( read original story ...)
Indonesian artist bags UOB award for work on solidarity amid solitude
Indonesian artist Prabu Perdana, 36, has won the UOB South-east Asian Painting of the Year award for an artwork born out of isolation.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Key benefits Singapore businesses will enjoy under deal
The free trade agreement (FTA) inked by the United Kingdom and Singapore yesterday will offer "immediate and tangible" benefits for businesses, said Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing.. ( read original story ...)
Australia and Singapore officially kick off digital trade deal
Australia and Singapore have commenced a deal that aims to make it easier for businesses and consumers to access digital trade opportunities. ( read original story ...)
Singapore ushers ASEAN into new digital banking era
It was the week when the "Switzerland of Asia" mixed a dash of Silicon Valley into its tropical version of Zurich. From Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Singapore attracted top ... ( read original story ...)
Microsoft to train, create new jobs for 1,000 in Singapore
Multiple partners are involved in a national skills initiative that will see Microsoft and Generation "upskill" and place tech-enabled jobs for up to 1,000 Singaporeans over two years, who will pick ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Nextbillion takes home $187k after winning Slingshot 2020
Singapore-based AI startup Nextbillion.ai was announced as the top winner of this year’s Slingshot deep-tech competition. Organized by Enterprise Singapore, Slingshot is Startup SG’s marquee startup ... ( read original story ...)
StanChart Singapore awarded enhanced privileges, paving way for digital-only bank
Standard Chartered Singapore was awarded enhanced "Significantly Rooted Foreign Bank" (SRFB) privileges by the Monetary Authority of Singapore on Thursday, paving the way for it to set up a ... ( read original story ...)
Fall in imports leads to container shortage
A sharp drop in import volumes compared to exports has led to a shortage of containers for exporters from India resulting in soaring rates for ‘empties’ in the last three months. According to TS Ahl ... ( read original story ...)