Bank lending in Singapore posted the fastest monthly growth on record in July, lifted by unusually strong demand across several business segments and unsecured personal loans.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Covid threatens Singapore’s business hub crown
The Schneuwly's predicament shines a light on the difficult position Singapore's government finds itself in. Its economy has traditionally relied on the many foreigners who live and work in the ... ( read original story ...)
Stock Market Today: SGX Nifty edges 20 pts lower; Asian markets off to weak start; China’s PMI readings disappoints
China's factory activity expanded at a slower pace in August, as coronavirus-related restrictions and high raw material prices pressure businesses in the world's second-largest economy. The official ... ( read original story ...)
Monetary Authority of Singapore Chooses 15 Finalists for Global CBDC Challenge
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the nation's central bank, chooses 15 finalists for Global CBDC Challenge. ( read original story ...)
Long-Term Investors Should Keep an Eye on This SPAC Stock
Grab is flying under the radar ahead of its SPAC merger, but the super-app company offers immense upside potential. ( read original story ...)
The9 Ltd. (NCTY) Stock Continues Rising Following Initial Launch of NFTStar Platform
The9 Ltd. (NCTY) stock prices continued their upward climb following news of the company's initial launch of NFTStar platform. ( read original story ...)
Ola said to pick Kotak Mahindra Bank, Citigroup for $1 billion IPO
Ola could seek a valuation of more than $8 billion in the IPO and could file its draft red herring prospectus by October, Bloomberg reported. Details of Ola IPO—including size and timeline—could still ... ( read original story ...)
Seek out these winning Singapore stocks as earnings recover: DBS
STI’s sideways trend since April should continue in the weeks or months ahead, amid the normalising earnings recovery trend. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s J&T Express eyes shifting IPO from US to Hong Kong
J&T Express, an Indonesian courier company, is considering shifting its planned U.S. initial public offering to Hong Kong in a debut that could raise about US$1 billion, according to people familiar ... ( read original story ...)
Stock Market Today: SGX Nifty jumps 80 points; Asian markets rise after Powell comments
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was up 0.75 percent, or 207.36 points, at 27,848.50 in early trade, while the broader Topix index advanced 0.83 percent, or 16.04 points, to 1,944.81. Wall Street stocks ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore exchange proposes mandatory climate-related disclosures
The city-state's exchange regulator is the first in Asia to mandate listed firms to enhance climate disclosures, diversity in line with G20 task force recommendations. ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered launches digital blockchain trade finance platform in Singapore
A joint venture between the Asia-heavy bank and a Chinese supply chain tech player aims to make trade finance an alternative asset class with digital efficiency. ( read original story ...)
Private Debt Market Growth Could Change Investment Landscape in Singapore
Private debt has been a solid part of the investing landscape in the US and Europe for many years. However, it's not so well embedded in Asia Pacific where it's an asset class that is still relatively ... ( read original story ...)
Overlooked IPO Markets Are Suddenly Booming as China Deals Slow
It has also forced many startups to pause their IPO plans after regulators announced a stricter ... a portfolio manager at M&G Investments (Singapore) Pte. “The net exposure to China tech is lower and ... ( read original story ...)
How this Singapore-based microlending platform demystifies cryptocurrency
Technicorum CEO Daniel Daboczy discussed cryptocurrency microlending and why Singapore is the next big crypto hub. A person, in a room with nine other people, trades a ball with one of them. All ten ... ( read original story ...)
NDR 2021: Singapore to enshrine into law workplace anti-discrimination guidelines
“Both these sectors have a large share of work pass holders,” he said. He said Singapore is a business hub where finance and IT companies perform regional and global functions, which require both ... ( read original story ...)