The city-state also held the top spot in 2020. Singapore was named the world's most competitive market this year after climbing three places from the fourth spot in 2023, according to the latest IMD ...
Singapore and South Korea most willing to invest in sustainable and inclusive brands
Conversely, countries such as Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands, Sweden, and the United Kingdom show the least enthusiasm for paying premiums for such brands. The study, led by by Professor Frank ...
3 Best Credit Card Pairings for Maximising Cashback, Miles, and Rewards
Which credit cards work best with other credit cards? Here are our top picks for pairings that maximise cashback, miles, and rewards from UOB, Citi & more.
Society Pass Inc. Bolstering Subsidiaries Ahead of IPOs to Drive Growth and Customer Engagement
Southeast Asia’s premier data-driven loyalty, fintech, and e-commerce ecosystem, is gearing up for the upcoming IPOs of its key subsidiaries, NusaTrip.com and Thoughtful Media Group. NusaTrip.com, a ...
Singapore startup Carro first to tap US$1 billion HSBC Asean Growth Fund
SINGAPORE startup Carro announced on Thursday (Jun 20) that it signed a S$75 million multi-currency loan with HSBC, making the home-grown company the first to tap HSBC’s Asean Growth Fund of US$1 ...
Banks need more government help to backstop SMEs’ finance needs: HSBC co-CEO
Big data, AI and blockchain tech are raising financial inclusivity, top Moody’s and Standard Chartered executives say at Lujiazui forum.
Singapore stocks open subdued on Thursday amid European market losses—STI inched up by 0.01%
The broader market revealed more stocks declining than advancing, as 43 million securities worth S$53.7M changed hands in early trading.
Singapore Is Again No. 1 Among 67 Competitive Economies In The Post-Pandemic World
Singapore has moved up three places to take the No. 1 spot in the World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) 2024, published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD). The island nation ...
Why Permira got cold feet over Golden Goose IPO
Singapore’s GIC, for example ... “The risk of this turning into a mediocre IPO was higher than the advantage of going ahead,” said one participant. Permira may attempt to revive the listing in the ...
Guzman Y Gomez surges 37% in hottest Australian IPO in three years
In 2024 so far, Australia has raised just A$98 million in IPOs, the second-lowest June half in more than ... It also has outlets in Japan, Singapore and the United States. The company said its ...
S-REITs with Singapore focus can continue to grow, says Koh of Principal Asset Management
As late as last year, you will see family offices buying buildings for cash,” notes Koh Shern Ling, portfolio manager of Principal Asset Management. Currently, S-REITs appear a little stuck because ...
When, oh when, will the stock market be revived?
If Singapore is serious about being a global financial centre we need a stronger equity research and enhanced financial media ...
Monetary Authority of Singapore and National Bank of Cambodia Announce Financial Transparency Corridor Initiative
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) announced the start of the FTC initiative.
Singapore’s Cyan forced to cough up more cash for MMA takeover
The private equity-backed suitor of takeover target MMA Offshore has been forced to increase its offer for the Australian-listed company. Singapore’s Cyan Renewables has increased its offer by AUD ...
OCBC Securities to triple young active investors with launch of Singapore’s first AI stock-picker
OCBC Securities has launched A.I. Oscar (OCBC Securities’ Customer Artificial-Intelligence Radar), Singapore’s first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered stock-picker tool. The aim is to triple its ...
Japan’s stock market revival could hold lessons for Singapore despite fundamental differences
SINGAPORE’S stock market has been languishing in recent years amid low liquidity and a dearth of new listings. Read more at The Business Times.