During this year’s 11.11 event, as many as 40 million users were on Lazada’s platform along with 400,000 sellers, over half of which were small businesses. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: Singapore confirms 11 new cases, all imported
The Ministry of Health confirmed 11 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore as of Thursday (12 November) noon, taking the country’s total to 58,102. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Ascent Capital raises $88m for debut Myanmar-focused fund
It will invest at least US$5 million in each company across consumer, education, and healthcare, among others. ( read original story ...)
Singapore looks to woo global tech execs with special visa
Singapore on Thursday announced a new work visa for foreign executives of technology firms, a sector the low-tax global business hub hopes will power future economic growth. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines Sounds The Death Knell For Airbus A380
With so little passenger demand that it turned an airliner into a restaurant, Singapore Airlines is retiring 7 more of its giant Airbus A380 aircraft. ( read original story ...)
Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble sparks surge in bookings, hopes for broader re-opening
The opening of Asia's first "travel bubble" allowing tourism without quarantines since the pandemic hit has sparked a surge in searches and bookings for travel between Singapore and Hong Kong, ... ( read original story ...)
ARA, Chelsfield raise green loan for Singapore property
ARA Asset Management and property company Chelsfield have raised a S$385.8m ($286m) green loan to finance the acquisition and renovation of 5One Central, a commercial building in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Where to buy property in Singapore
Publication by the Global Property Guide research team. The tiny island of Singapore off the coast of Malaysia is famously capitalist, crowded, cosmopolitan, and clean. It is one of the most densely ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Aims to Manage $10 Billion of Family Office Assets by 2025
Singapore’s DBS Group Holdings Ltd. is seeing a surge in accounts for family offices and expects to have more than $10 billion in related assets under management by 2025. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to launch new pass for foreign tech industry experts; applications open in January
A new pass targeting foreign tech industry experts will launch in January as part of efforts to develop Singapore’s tech ecosystem, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Introduce New Visa to Draw Top Global Tech Talent
Singapore is rolling out the red carpet for top talent, launching a program to initially attract 500 individuals with a proven track record of contributing to the global technology ecosystem. ( read original story ...)
New work pass in Singapore for top-tier foreign tech professionals to launch in January
A new work pass will be launched next year for top-tier foreign professionals and experts looking to start businesses, lead corporate teams or teach here, in a bid to woo these people to Singapore and ... ( read original story ...)
ANALYSIS-Bottoming out: Singapore banks’ earnings upgrades signal turning point for sector
Singapore banks are seeing a sharp upgrade to next year's earnings estimates as wealth management fees surge and losses on coronavirus-related loans ease, pointing to a recovery in Asia's banking ... ( read original story ...)
Why Jefferies bumped Singapore’s DBS and OCBC up to ‘buy’ ratings
The upgrade for DBS and OCBC from a "hold" rating followed the banks' third-quarter earnings releases last week. ( read original story ...)
Singapore, US customs to explore ‘single window’ trade data connectivity
The customs of Singapore and the US have tied up to explore the exchange and reuse of trade data via a system link-up between both countries' trade platforms.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong and Singapore Will Soon Have a Quarantine-Free Travel Bubble
“Hong Kong and Singapore are similar in terms of epidemic control. Both are regional aviation hubs and international cities, enjoying strong trade, investment, finance, tourism and people-to-people ... ( read original story ...)