A blank-check company from Singapore plans to acquire a Taiwan-based social-entertainment platform in what would be the first such acquisition in the city-state.
Unemployment support in Singapore likely to come with conditions such as skills upgrading: Economists
To prevent abuse of the system, unemployment benefits could be restricted to those who lost their jobs under involuntary circumstances and not due to poor work performance, economists say.
Singapore picks up speed in digital asset, blockchain race as firms look to expand
In just the last two weeks, a number of tie-ups between Web3 and non-Web3 firms were announced. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Battambang courts agro investment from Singapore
Battambang provincial governor Sok Lou highlighted the region’s agricultural potential, especially its quality rice, in his recent meeting with Singaporean ambassador Teo Lay Cheng. Lou encouraged ...
Versatile, ‘safe haven’ asset: What you should know before investing in gold
The precious metal, which can be held via the UOB Gold Savings Account, is more than just a reliable store of value. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Once dubbed a ‘zombie’ exchange, this Asian stock market is trying European-style trading to reinvent itself
Will structured certificates be the silver bullet for the SGX and spur more investor interest, or is this a shot in the dark?
Top Stock Market Highlights of the Week: Singapore’s Inflation, Alibaba’s Logistics IPO, City Developments Limited and Grab Holdings
We look at the latest inflation reading for Singapore and City Development Limited’s latest transaction to grow its property portfolio. The post Top Stock Market Highlights of the Week: Singapore’s ...
Temasek unit raises $3.3 billion in flagship fund investing in China
Singapore state investment firm Temasek's (TEM.UL) wholly owned unit True Light Capital said on Thursday it raised $3.3 billion in its flagship fund that invests in Greater China and has now closed it ...
Singapore announces additional $802 million to ease cost of living
Singapore's finance ministry on Thursday announced an additional S$1.1 billion ($802 million) to help households handle increases in the cost of living.
Singapore ranks fourth on Savills’ FinTech Index after New York, London and San Francisco
Savills notes that the fintech sector continues to impact not just the finance industry, but also workplace trends. In Singapore, fintech companies have been a boon, particularly to the flexible ...
Reynold Lemkins Shines at “American Davos” with Ambition to Support HK IPO by Long-term Investment
Such investments reveal the Group's optimistic outlook and ambition for the Hong Kong stock market, especially IPO in the emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, healthcare, and TMT.
Niks Professional lodges preliminary prospectus for Catalist IPO
NIKS Professional, a Singapore-based provider of dermatology and aesthetic medical services, on Friday (Sep 29) lodged a preliminary prospectus for a Catalist listing. Read more at The Business Times.
Chinese Steel Tycoon Du Shuanghua To Buy Singapore Shopping Mall For $666 Million
Chinese steel tycoon Du Shuanghua is doubling down on Singapore investments, with his Glory Property Development submitting the top bid of about S$910 million to acquire the Far East Shopping Centre.
JSW Infrastructure IPO Sees Stellar Subscription: Here’s How To Check Your Allotment Status
JSW Infrastructure, a pivotal subsidiary of the JSW Group, has marked the culmination of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) with a remarkable subscription of 37.37 times on the final day of bidding.
Singapore govt announces additional $802M to ease cost of living
Singapore's finance ministry on Thursday announced an additional S$1.1 billion ($802 million) to help households handle increases in the cost of living.
Singapore’s fintech to contribute 3.6% in 2027
In 2022, the country also had the largest investment attractiveness at 41.1%. Singapore’s financial technology investment is projected to contribute about 3.56% (+2.45%) to the region’s gross domestic ...