Charges filed against a local businessman in relation to a scheme that allegedly raised more than S$1bn from investors to fund bogus nickel trades ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: GDP faces positive prospects – UOB
Economist Barnabas Gan at UOB Group comments on the latest Industrial Production figures in Singapore. Key Quotes “Singapore’s industrial production expanded 30.0% y/y (+7.2% ... ( read original story ...)
SCB 10X announces latest spin-off, “APE BOARD,” world-class startup incubated by its Venture Builder team
SCB 10X, a Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) holding company actively investing in and incubating business innovations to leverage tech capabilities to achieve exponential growth, has recently announced its ... ( read original story ...)
Pioneer’s 2021 A-Series Receivers Bring Affordable, Super-seamless Connectivity to Every Driver
A-Series Receivers Bring Affordable, Super-seamless Connectivity to Every Driver. BANGKOK, SINGAPORE, and JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneer ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore dangles fintech prize for digital currency ideas
Singapore is challenging fintech companies to pitch ideas to maximize the potential of central bank digital currencies, as countries increasingly look to create next-generation fiat money. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, UK begin discussions on digital economy pact
Trade agreement aims to facilitate digital trade and new opportunities between both markets, including cross-border data flow and use of technologies such as artificial intelligence. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Carousell Explores U.S. Listing Via SPAC
Carousell Pte, a Singapore-based online classifieds marketplace operator, is considering a U.S. listing via a merger with a blank-check company, according to people with knowledge of the matter. ( read original story ...)
Pharmeasy raises additional $300 million from investors, aims for IPO in 6-18 months
Siddharth Shah, CEO, API Holdings said that once the acquisition of Thyrocare is complete, Pharmeasy will aim to have its IPO within 6 to 18 months. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s DBS Bank Enlists Nivaura’s ‘One-Click’ Blockchain Security Issuance
London-based technology firm Nivaura is working with Singapore’s DBS Bank on a blockchain-based bond platform. ( read original story ...)
$50,000 for winners of MAS’ global challenge for central bank digital currency solutions
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is inviting fintech companies and financial institutions around the world to propose innovative retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) solutions.. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Permit needed to import motorised PMDs & PABs into S’pore from June 28
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that from June 28, an import permit is required to bring power-assisted bicycles (PABs) and motorised personal mobility devices (PMDs) into Singapore. In a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore confirms 9 new COVID-19 cases; 4 in community
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Monday (28 June) confirmed nine new cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 62,553. ( read original story ...)
Hodlnaut Selects Fireblocks to Provide Robust Security for Digital Assets
Hodlnaut announced a partnership with Fireblocks, a leading enterprise-grade platform providing a secure infrastructure for storing, issuing, and moving digital assets. The Singapore -based crypto ... ( read original story ...)
Insider brings AI-powered personalised experiences across Etiqa Insurance’s customer engagement channels
Insider, the leading platform for individualised, cross-channel experiences, has partnered with Etiqa Insurance to support the insurer's growth through AI-powered personalised experiences across their ... ( read original story ...)
Waters to Help Accelerate Biologics Production Through Research Collaboration With Singapore’s Bioprocessing Technology Institute
Waters expands collaboration with Bioprocessing Technology Institute, A*STAR into new areas meant to accelerate bioprocessing and bioinformatics research. Projects include developing analytical ... ( read original story ...)
Lufax Subsidiary Lu International and Schroders Singapore Partner to Co-Innovate Digital Wealth Solutions for Investors in Southeast Asia
Lu International (Singapore) (“LUI”), a subsidiary of Lufax Holding Ltd (“Lufax”, NYSE: LU), a leading technology-empowered personal financial services platform in China, today announced that it has ... ( read original story ...)