"There's no way that an election held under these conditions can be free and fair," says Reform Party chief Kenneth Jeyaretnam, who emphasizes the need for Singapore's voters to embrace political ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 to ‘Weigh Heavily’ on Singapore’s Economy, PM Lee Says
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he’s determined to hand over Singapore “intact” and in “good working order” to the next generation of leaders, predicting the coronavirus crisis will “weigh heavily ... ( read original story ...)
China Beverage Firm Wahaha Said to Mull IPO Above $1 Billion
Hangzhou Wahaha Group Co., one of China’s biggest drink makers, is weighing an initial public offering that could raise more than $1 billion, according to people with knowledge of the matter. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Philippine broadband firm Converge ICT files for up to $725 mln IPO
Philippine fiber broadband services provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc, on Friday filed for an initial public offering (IPO) of up to 35.92 billion pesos ($725 million) on the local bourse, braving ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore May retail sales crash 52.1% in record drop
Singapore total retail sales fell a record 52.1% on a year-on-year basis in May, when the city-state was under a lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infections, according to data released by ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Banks to tighten lending practices for Singapore commodity sector – sources
Commodity trade financiers in Singapore are teaming up to strengthen lending practices and improve transparency in the sector following a spate of defaults at trading firms, four sources with ... ( read original story ...)
Delistings threaten to spoil Singapore exchange’s challenge to HK
But years of delistings outnumbering new joiners have taken their toll, together with a series of corporate failures and the loss of critical trading business to rivals. Some bearish analysts see it ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Business Agency: Companies Eager to Attend CIIE
This year's China International Import Expo (CIIE) will take on even greater significance for world trade as many of the foreign companies adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will be keen on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore IPO market seen as more lively in second half of 2020
A new crop of listings may emerge as recovery takes hold in the second half after a volatile six months for capital markets.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
JustLogin supports Singapore businesses in business continuity during the COVID-19 pandemic
JustLogin, the award winning Human Resource (HR) cloud platform has been offering businesses up to 5 months free usage for their cloud-based HR apps, which includes their Payroll, Attendance, and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore central bank working with police investigating Wirecard
Singapore's central bank is working with the city state's police to scrutinise collapsed German payments company Wirecard, it said on Monday. Singapore's Commercial Affairs Department (CAD), the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore election: opposition parties pull no punches in opposing PAP
Their manifestos include policy proposals firmly opposed by the government, including freezing a planned sales-tax hike and lowering the voting age. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s DBS launches sustainable and transition finance framework and taxonomy
DBS published a sustainable and transition finance framework and taxonomy today to help clients who are furthering their sustainability agenda.With the launch of the taxonomy, DBS will be the first ... ( read original story ...)
Morgan Stanley is bullish on Singapore stocks and expects 14% returns
Investors could increasingly be looking to Singapore as a safe place to invest in as uncertainty roils the region, the investment bank said. ( read original story ...)
Asiamoney Private Banking Awards 2020: Asia
Credit Suisse is one of the standard-bearers for private banking across Asia, winning plaudits – and a touch of envy – from global rivals while taking on Asia’s leading priv ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Main Opposition Party Targets High Cost of Living
Singapore’s biggest opposition party released an election manifesto that sought to reduce costs of living and widen the safety net for residents. ( read original story ...)