For the day, the index dipped 1.38 points or 0.05 percent to finish at 2,711.90 after trading between 2,695.89 and 2,725.47. Volume was 2.54 billion shares worth 1.64 billion Singapore dollars. There ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s CrossInvest Targets Asia Money Managers for Growth
Pte. is looking to buy money management rivals and strike private equity deals in the fintech space with a goal of boosting assets under management to over $3.5 billion by 2023. ( read original story ...)
Singapore looks to lure global entrepreneurs, talent with Tech.Pass visas
New Tech.Pass initiative to lure entrepreneurs and technical experts with experience in "established or fast-growing" tech companies to the country is part of the government's efforts to develop a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore arrests members of South Korean Shincheonji church
Singaporean authorities have arrested 21 men and women for being members of Shincheonji, the secretive South Korean religious organization that was blamed for a spike in COVID-19 cases earlier this ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore seeks top foreign talent as it aims to become region’s tech and innovation hub
The Tech. Pass programme is targeted at highly accomplished entrepreneurs and technical experts who can bring in capital, networks and know-how to Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Members of South Korean sect blamed for virus spread arrested in Singapore
Members of a South Korean religious sect that was blamed for the country's coronavirus outbreak were arrested in Singapore on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
B2B Payments in Singapore 2020: Interview Results from 700+ Businesses – ResearchAndMarkets.com
The "B2B Payments Report Singapore 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Business to Business Payments Report Singapore 2020, is a comprehensive review of the business ... ( read original story ...)
India opposes Singapore’s proposal to exempt WFP purchases from export restrictions
India is fighting against a proposal made by Singapore at the World Trade Organization (WTO) on exempting exports made under the World Food Programme (WFP) from export restrictions for humanitarian ... ( read original story ...)
DBS rolling out 24/7, self-service banking at a third of its branches
SINGAPORE - South-east Asia's largest bank DBS will transform at least a third of its branches by rolling out 24/7 self-service banking options and enabling easier access to financial planning tools ... ( read original story ...)
DBS aims to triple family office unit assets by 2025
Assets under management for its family office unit grew by 40 per cent year-on-year.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Life Insurance Distribution Channels in Singapore Market Report 2020-2026: Under COVID-19 Outbreak and Impact Analysis
Life Insurance Distribution Channels in Singapore Market report depicts the competitive market scenario based on production volume, sales, and revenue. This essentially includes the supply chain ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore arrests 21 members of South Korean religious sect
Singaporean authorities have arrested 21 people who are thought to be connected to a secretive South Korean religious sect that was widely blamed for thousands of ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba-Owned Lazada Saw ‘Record’ Sales on Singles Day, Its Singapore CEO Says
During this year’s 11.11 event, as many as 40 million users were on Lazada’s platform along with 400,000 sellers, over half of which were small businesses. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Singapore confirms 11 new cases, all imported
The Ministry of Health confirmed 11 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore as of Thursday (12 November) noon, taking the country’s total to 58,102. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Ascent Capital raises $88m for debut Myanmar-focused fund
It will invest at least US$5 million in each company across consumer, education, and healthcare, among others. ( read original story ...)
Singapore looks to woo global tech execs with special visa
Singapore on Thursday announced a new work visa for foreign executives of technology firms, a sector the low-tax global business hub hopes will power future economic growth. ( read original story ...)