The cancellation for a second year is due to “ongoing safety and logistic concerns brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic,” promoter Singapore GP Pte said Friday. Formula One reiterated it will ... ( read original story ...)
Google, Alibaba, Ant Group Seek Payment Licenses In Singapore
Sopnendu Mohanty, Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) chief FinTech officer, says FinTech investments in Singapore have ballooned in the last seven years. ( read original story ...)
Singapore aspires to become fintech hub amid flourishing venture capital scene
Singapore is nurturing its thriving fintech industry even during the harsh Covid-19 pandemic times and sees more and more investments pouring into financial technology firms this year. The funds are p ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks to Watch: Bajaj Finance, Motherson Sumi, MTAR Tech, RIL, Wipro
Key companies which will announce March quarter results today are General Insurance Corporation of India, APL Apollo Tubes, Gujarat State Petronet, Quess Corp, Nilkamal and Arvind Fashions ... ( read original story ...)
For years Aussie high-flyers fled overseas to land massive salaries in low-tax havens like Singapore. Now they’re desperate to return home – even if it means taking a HUGE risk
Many Australian expats are competing fiercely for high-paying jobs at home, with salaries of $350,000 on offer for the top lawyers. Some have been lucky but for others, their experience isn't valued. ( read original story ...)
Countries need to help each other minimise the damage caused by COVID-19: Indian envoy in Singapore
Highlighting Singapore's status as a vital trade and logistics hub, Indian High Commissioner P Kumaran on Thursday said that they have thus been able to mop up supplies of various essential items such ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s how Singapore is building a tech ecosystem that extends beyond its shores
Singapore has long been hailed as Asia’s own Silicon Valley. The city-state’s implementation of several bilateral and regional free trade agreements, coupled with its digital and data-friendly ... ( read original story ...)
City Developments files for Singapore REIT IPO of UK assets
SINGAPORE: City Developments said on Friday (Jun 4) it has applied to regulators for a potential listing of its UK commercial properties via a ... ( read original story ...)
CDL said to have filed for $940 million Reit IPO on SGX
City Developments Limited (CDL) has applied for an initial public offering (IPO) of a real estate investment trust (Reit), which could raise some £500 million (S$940 million) on the Singapore Exchange ... ( read original story ...)
Asia stocks set for mixed open; Ant Group gets approval to operate consumer finance firm
Investors will monitor Hong Kong-listed shares of Alibaba after Ant Group received approval to operate a consumer finance company. ( read original story ...)
CDL reported to have filed for S$936.6 mil REIT IPO
City Developments Ltd has filed an application with the Singapore Exchange to launch the IPO of a REIT.The developer is looking to raise around 500 million pounds (S$936.6 million) from this IPO, ... ( read original story ...)
Set up time banking for caregivers in need to tap neighbours, other caregivers for support: IPS panel
Use time as a currency that caregivers can give to each other, so they can take a break when needed.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Stock Market Today: SGX Nifty climbs 80 points. Asian markets off 3-month high; Dollar index flat, Brent nears $72 mark
Asian shares were a touch below a recent three-month top on Thursday with China a tad weaker as investors weighed inflation concerns ahead of key US economic data while oil prices ... ( read original story ...)
SGX Nifty up 85 points; here’s what changed for market while you were sleeping
Asian shares were a touch below a recent three-month top on Thursday, with China a tad weaker as investors weighed inflation concerns ahead of key US economic data. MSCI's broadest index of ... ( read original story ...)
Building green finance in Asia
The Singapore Green Finance Centre aims to bridge the gap between research and business, says SMU Professor Dave Fernandez. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Dollar Will Moderately Weaken Over 2021: Bank of Singapore
Eli Lee, head of investment strategy at Bank of Singapore, discusses Asian equities, the U.S. dollar and his outlook for markets. He speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.” (Source: Bloomberg) ... ( read original story ...)