HSBC has expanded its innovation banking business to Singapore, pledging to allocate $1.5 billion in the city-state as part of a global push to lend to startup companies, the bank said on Wednesday.
Vietnam Seeks Singapore’s Partnership in Building Global Financial Hub
Vietnam is one of Singapore's most significant regional partners and the new Action Program will help to improve cooperation in key areas.
HSBC brings startup-focused Innovation Banking to Singapore, allocates US$1.5 billion to finance high-growth companies
The lender will execute a go-to-market strategy that covers both entrepreneurs and venture capital firms Read more at The Business Times.
HSBC Innovation Banking Debuts in Singapore with US$1.5 Billion Fund
HSBC has launched its Innovation Banking arm in Singapore, setting aside US$1.5 billion to support high-growth companies ...
Singapore court grants GNC rights to Ron Sim’s LAC store leases
The ruling was based on findings that LAC had wrongfully terminated its agreements with US-based GNC. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore, Canada discuss free trade, reaffirm 60 years of relations during PM Carney’s visit
Both prime ministers also highlighted their countries’ shared outlook on free trade and investment. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
US sanctions rock Singapore’s Khoon Group—links to alleged cybercrime network spark corporate exodus
Khoon Group, a well-known electrical and investment firm based in Singapore, has recently come under the spotlight after the United States government imposed sanctions on the company. The sanctions ...
Canadian PM Mark Carney visits Singapore, meets PM Wong
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is on a two-day working visit to Singapore until Wednesday (Oct 29), his first since becoming prime minister in March this year. Carney's brief two-day stopover in ...
Carney’s Singapore visit eyes closer trade ties amid broader uncertainty
Prime Minister Mark Carney met with potential investment partners in Singapore as part of his first official visit to Asia and pitching Canada as a reliable trading partner.
S’pore-listed firms should deal more transparently with investors to build trust, unlock value: Study
A new study reveals SGX firms must enhance transparency and communication with investors to build trust and unlock long-term value. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore faces pressure to reveal carbon tax concessions to oil giants
Carbon tax concessions granted to global oil giants may undermine incentives to shift to cleaner energy, environmentalists fear. So conservation groups in Singapore are ...
EMA launches plan to tap backup generators, battery systems to boost Singapore’s power grid reliability
Singapore's power grid needs to become more flexible and responsive to changes in supply and demand given the greater diversity in sources and loads, Minister in-charge of Energy and Science & ...
UOB Kay Hian’s Loh initiates coverage on Centurion Accommodation REIT with target price of $1.23
UOBKH's Loh, citing the REIT's high-occupancy and balanced yet growing portfolio, expects steady and visible income growth ...
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong heads to APEC in bid to deepen Seoul ties
By bno - Taipei Office Singapore’s Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Lawrence Wong, will travel to South Korea later today, October 29 in a visit expected to last until November 2 - a dual-mission ...
Singapore to ‘future-proof’ its grid amid growth of data centres, EVs and renewables: Tan See Leng
The intermittency of solar and wind power introduces new operational challenges for the grid Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore PM hails Malaysia’s steady hand in steering Asean’s future
Asean has emerged stronger, more united and focused on delivering positive outcomes for its peoples under Malaysia’s steady and thoughtful ...