RIYADH - Saudi Global Ports has picked banks including Goldman Sachs Group and HSBC Holdings to help arrange a planned Riyadh initial public offering (IPO), according to people familiar with the ...
Moomoo to distribute Sygnum crypto fund in Singapore
Global digital asset specialist Sygnum has tapped Moomoo to become the first distribution partner for its multi-manager fund in Singapore. Moomoo is a digital investment and wealth management platform ...
Nearly half of Singapore employers plan to hire more people next year, with 45% expecting the highest numbers in sales and business development
The survey found that 49% of employers plan to increase their workforce in 2025, while 40% expect to keep the same number of employees. According to Singapore Business Review, 45% of employers expect ...
Reversing The Flow: How Nubank’s Expertise Could Redefine Digital Banking Competition In Southeast Asia
For years, digital banking in Asia has operated on a seemingly straightforward axis either innovation or inclusion. With Nubank and Tyme, that could all change.
Singapore stocks traded lower on Thursday morning—STI dropped 0.9%
SINGAPORE: Singapore stocks traded lower on Thursday morning, following losses in Asian markets after the US Federal Reserve signalled fewer interest rate cuts for 2025. The Straits Times Index (STI) ...
Going beyond healthcare and into the realms of crypto
While his passion for philanthropy reflects a deep desire to create a meaningful impact, Lim’s foray into cryptocurrencies showcases another facet of his philosophy.
Heavy traffic expected at land checkpoints in Singapore for year-end holidays; record number of travellers on Dec 13
SINGAPORE: Travellers can expect very heavy traffic at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays, and are advised to factor in additional waiting time.
Singapore students continue to outperform global average for IB exam
Singapore students continue to outperform the global average for the International Baccalaureate (IB) exam. The average score for the diploma programme is 29.2 points. Among the participating ...
Strong Singapore dollar, Malaysian, Thai medical tourism push a bitter pill for Singapore to swallow
SINGAPORE’S position as the go-to medical hub in South-east Asia is under threat, amid a strong Singapore dollar and regional peers catching up in terms of quality care and scope of services. To ...
59 workers, including 25 from Yeo’s, to be laid off due to Oatly Singapore plant closure
The 25 employees from Yeo's are among the 41 directly involved in the manufacturing operations of Oatly. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Magnus Renfrew On How ART SG Is Helping Transform Singapore’s Cultural Ecosystem
With the fair fast approaching, Observer spoke with Magnus Renfrew, co-founder of ART SG and founder of The Art Assembly, the organization behind ART SG and a broader portfolio of fairs in the region ...
He quit his corporate job at age 28. Now, he runs his family’s business of selling paper gifts for the dead.
Alex Teo, 36, is now the third-generation of Ban Kah Hiang Trading. He aims to reinvent traditional joss paper products for the new generation.
Singapore digital banks struggling for profits
Digital banks have been up and running for about two years here but turning a profit remains as elusive as ever.
Annual Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon draws around 13,000 international runners from 84 countries
This year's Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon is seeing an upward trend in international participation. Around 13,000 people from more than 80 countries joined the run, making it the highest since ...
Singapore scientists pioneer carbon-capturing 3D concrete printing technology
SINGAPORE: Researchers at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore have unveiled a groundbreaking 3D concrete printing method that captures and stores carbon dioxide (CO2), presenting an ...
SGX’s 4 IPOs in 2024 lowest in over a decade, but outlook is bright for 2025: Report
More healthcare and real estate sector listings are expected in 2025, said PwC. Read more at straitstimes.com.