JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/ANN): The digital economy, electric vehicles (EVs) and infrastructure are this year’s prominent sectors according to an economist at Singapore’s DBS Bank, who has made the ... ( read original story ...)
Singaporean bankers, traders planning for return to office
The city-state has taken a cautious approach to returning staff to offices even as infection rates remain low. ( read original story ...)
Laxmi Organic IPO share allotment today: Here’s how to check status online
After successfully raising Rs 600 crore from initial public offering (IPO), all eyes are on the share allocation in Laxmi Organic Industries. Laxmi Organic IPO share allotment will be finalised today, ... ( read original story ...)
Karooooo Ltd. (KARO) to Raise $190 Million in IPO
Karooooo Ltd. (KARO) plans to raise $190 million in an initial public offering on Wednesday, March 31st, IPO Scoop reports. The company plans to issue 4,000,000 shares at a price of $47.52 per share. ( read original story ...)
CG Power hits the roof as board to mull preferential allotment
CG Power and Industrial Solutions hit an upper circuit of 5% at Rs 64.75 after the company said its board will meet on 25 March 2021 to consider preferential allotment of shares to Standard Chartered ... ( read original story ...)
Financial institutions need to focus more on staff well-being, adopt new tech in post-Covid-19 world: Study
Workplace redesign strategies aimed at helping them build resilience in their operations.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Kalyan Jewellers IPO live — how to check allotment, listing date and more
The basis of allotment for the ₹1,175 crore IPO of Kalyan Jewellers is likely to be announced today on March 23.The IPO saw muted demand being subscribed to 2.61 times after the bidding process closed ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Leong Finance rolls out electric vehicle loans at lowest interest rate of 1.5%
The rate applies to full electric cars as well as hybrids with a petrol engine paired with an electric motor.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Tourism Lull From Thailand to Singapore Damping Oil Demand
Southeast Asian oil and fuel demand has hit a plateau after an initial recovery from the Covid-19-induced slump and appears unlikely to get back to pre-virus levels until the end of the year or later. ( read original story ...)
Singapore businessman linked to alleged fraud of record S$1 billion charged
A businessman charged on Monday (March 22) has been linked to an alleged fraud involving at least S$1 billion, the largest in Singapore's history. ( read original story ...)
Hyundai Motor Company and Singtel collaborate to advance Singapore’s smart mobility ecosystem and Industry 4.0 journey
Hyundai Motor Company and Singtel today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on a range of ventures to support smart manufacturing and connectivity for electric vehicle battery ... ( read original story ...)
Businessman Charged for Cheating Investors of $1b to Finance Nickel Trading Scheme
The investments were supposed to finance nickel trading activities, but the authorities now believe this was a sham. It’s reportedly one of the largest financial fraud cases in Singapore. At the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to disburse S$940 million in wage credits by end-March
The government will co-fund 15% of qualifying wage increases given in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 to more than 800,000 Singaporean employees. ( read original story ...)
Small businesses lagging behind larger peers in digitalisation
The UOB SME Outlook 2021 Study, published yesterday, was conducted from late November to early December among companies with revenue of less than $100 million. Its aim was to understand the rate of ... ( read original story ...)
Small businesses lagging behind in digital transformation: Survey
Small businesses are lagging behind their larger peers in digital transformation, a survey has found.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Finxflo Announces Addition of Chief Compliance Officer Mark Hope to Growing Team
Finxflo has today announced that Mark Hope will join their rapidly expanding ranks as Chief Compliance Officer on 1 April 2021. He will be based in the company's Singapore headquarters, where he will ... ( read original story ...)