Why Arta Finance CEO chose Singapore as homebase Before founding the startup Arta Finance, CEO Caesar Sengupta headed up all fintech efforts at Google. Towards the end of his tenure, he was asked by ...
Here’s what you can Expect from Singapore-Grown Start-Up Responsible Cyber at Tech Week Singapore 2023
Chaos, destruction, and dystopia are not typically thoughts you expect to entertain when going through the aisles of a technology event for business. A Singapore-grown ...
Singapore’s New President Does Not Imply a Mandate for the PAP
Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s landslide victory may seem like an endorsement of the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP), but is better seen as a reflection of his personal popularity.
Singapore-based Evergreen Group Holdings to invest $7.5m in K-Pop company Attrakt
Singapore-based Evergreen Group Holdings has revealed plans to invest about 10 billion South Korean won (approx. USD $7.5 million) in K-Pop entertainment agency Attrakt. That’s according to multiple ...
Singapore Narrowly Averts Recession In First Half Of 2023
GDP estimate for 2023 was revised down to 0.5% yoy compared with the advance estimate of 0.7% yoy. The service sector economy is expected to be more resilient, boosted by the continued recovery of ...
Assets involved in money laundering case balloons to S$1.8bil: Prosecutors
The police have taken control of more than S$1.8 billion in assets as they continue to investigate one of the largest money laundering cases in Singapore, prosecutors told the High Court on Tuesday ...
Seizures linked to billion-dollar bust balloon to S$1.8b: Prosecutors
THE police have taken control of more than S$1.8 billion in assets as they continue to investigate one of the largest money laundering cases in Singapore, prosecutors told the High Court on Tuesday ...
Singapore money laundering case exposes gaps in defenses
A Singapore money laundering probe involving more than S$1 billion ($740 million) is shining a light on fund flows from abroad and raising questions about loopholes that enabled an alleged crime ...
Singapore: Small improvement in the Manufacturing PMI – UOB
UOB Group’s Senior Economist Alvin Liew and Associate Economist Jester Koh comment on the publication of the PMI results in Singapore. Singapore’s manufacturing outlook improved marginally as the ...
Hudini secures EVA-ready status from Singapore Tourism Board
Hudini, a provider of smart hospitality solutions, has obtained E-Visitor Authentication (EVA)-ready status from the Singapore Tourism Board. The company has been recognised as EVA-ready due to its ...
Singapore shares fall amid declines across Asia-Pacific, STI down 0.4%
Losers outnumbered gainers 286 to 274 as 1.2 billion shares worth $656.2 million changed hands. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Ryde Group Ltd. Files For $17 Million U.S. IPO
Summary Ryde Group Ltd. has filed for an IPO to raise $17.25 million in gross proceeds. The Singapore-based firm operates a platform for car-pooling and ride-hailing services. Ryde is experiencing ...
Singapore to expand ocean CO2 removal project as scientists call for more research
Singapore is planning to expand a pilot project that boosts the ocean's capacity to absorb carbon dioxide emissions, using one of several emerging technologies that supporters hope can play a decisive role in the global battle against climate change.
HSBC Singapore increases maternity & paternity leave provisions effective 1 September
As part of the enhanced parental leave policies, maternity leave has been extended to 26 weeks, while paternity leave was increased to eight weeks.
Assets involved in money laundering case balloons to $1.8b: Prosecutors
The police have taken control of more than $1.8 billion in assets as they continue to investigate one of the largest money laundering cases in Singapore, prosecutors told the High Court on Tuesday.
Former MAS Chair and Finance Minister Who Called Crypto “Highly Risky” Elected as Singapore President
Notably, in 2021, Shanmugaratnam, in his role as MAS chair, cautioned Singapore users about the high volatility and risk associated with crypto assets as investment products. During his tenure, Singapore's financial regulator observed the 2022 crypto ...