Ms Friar was back in Northern Ireland last week to speak at a major conference marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement ...
IPO market shows signs of life even as recession fears persist
The global market for initial public offerings is showing signs of life as a rebound in the stock market has emboldened companies to test investor appetite for new listings, particularly in Asia. But ...
Northern Ireland has the potential to be Singapore-style investment hub, says Silicon Valley CEO Sarah Friar
Northern Ireland has the potential to become a Singapore-style international investment hub, a Silicon Valley tech chief executive has predicted.
Maid runs away after borrowing money from loan shark; employer later discovers $20k missing from bank account
One woman in Singapore was shocked to discover that the family's maid had borrowed $10,000 from loansharks. Not only that, they later found out that $20,000 had been stolen from their mother's bank ...
U Power shares soar after biggest US IPO this year
U Power shares skyrocketed amid more than 20 halts for volatility as the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) startup debuted on a US exchange on Thursday.
Less than 1% of private home transactions in Singapore use 99-to-1 arrangement: Finance Ministry | Video
From 2018 to 2021, about 0.5 per cent of private residential properties transacted involved “99-to-1” or similar arrangements, and action will be taken against both buyers and property agents, said ...
Mirxes applies for Singapore mega IPO, but HK beckons with possibly higher valuation
HOME-GROWN cancer diagnostics company Mirxes has made its first submission of documents to the Singapore Exchange (SGX) for an initial public offering (IPO) that could raise between US$100 million and ...
U Power soars 620% in biggest US IPO this year
U Power shares skyrocketed amid more than 20 halts for volatility as the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) startup debuted on a US exchange on Thursday.
Chongqing, Singapore boost cross-border investment
The event kicked off in Chongqing and Singapore both online and offline. In recent years, the event has yielded deals of $30.21 billion in the financial services sector and 74 innovative policies for ...
Singapore’s success hinges on staying open and relevant to the world: DPM Heng
He urged Singaporeans to think about what special role they can play to stay relevant to the world. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore, China to deepen ties for green and transition financing
Newly-formed Green Finance Taskforce will also encourage greater collaboration between the public and private sectors. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Stock Market May Give Up Support At 3,300 Points
The Singapore stock market has moved lower in two of three trading days since the end of the three-day winning streak in which it had ...
Singapore rolls out new plans to support green finance | Video
Singapore is rolling out new plans to support green finance, including Asia's first master's programme on sustainable financing conducted at the National University of Singapore. Deputy Prime Minister ...
MAS bets on transition finance in next phase of its green finance plan
THE Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is placing its bets on transition finance with an expanded vision on how it plans to corral capital towards Asia’s net-zero transition. Read more at The ...
Singapore plans ESG rules, pushes transition finance
The central bank and Singapore Exchange Ltd are planning to require key financial institutions and listed companies to make ESG disclosures in line with rules being developed by the International ...
Current generation must invest to keep Singapore sustainable for future generations: Grace Fu
The current generation has to set aside financial resources for future generations to thrive. Read more at straitstimes.com.