Singapore-owned businesses are investing millions of dollars in Timor-Leste's leisure and hospitality sectors. What will this translate into for the country and its people? Lauren Ong reports.
Singapore and the UK to bolster cooperation in sustainable financing
Singapore and the UK plan to bolster their cooperation in sustainable finance to help fight climate change. They agreed on the “urgent need to develop approaches that facilitate and scale financing to ...
S’pore business investment forum launched
The Singapore Business Investment Forum (SBIF) was formally launched on July 29 to provide a new platform for Singaporean businesses in Cambodia as well as prospective investors from the city-state.
UBS names wealth leaders in Singapore as Credit Suisse’s Jacky Ang departs
Management changes in the wake of UBS' takeover of Credit Suisse are extending to Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Right timing for IPOs could materialise in 2H2023, especially in China and Hong Kong: iCapital
Chinese companies have already taken the lead in 1H2023, contributing to 30% of the deal count and 56% of deal volume globally.
Eligible parents in SIngapore to get enhanced Baby Bonus benefits from Aug 1, ahead of initial date in 2024
Parents will receive more funds in their newborns’ Child Development Account (CDA) earlier, with the increased Baby Bonus benefits being given out ahead of schedule.
Top Stock Market Highlights of the Week: Singapore’s Inflation Rate, US Federal Reserve, Grab Holdings and Ant Group
We look at the latest inflation reading and an acquisition of a taxi company by a super-app. The post Top Stock Market Highlights of the Week: Singapore’s Inflation Rate, US Federal Reserve, Grab ...
SBFC Finance IPO to open for subscription on August 3. Check latest GMP
Non-banking lender SBFC Finance's initial public offering (IPO) will open on August 3 and close on August 7. The company is planning to raise 1,025 crore through the IPO, comprisi ...
Hong Kong, Singapore clients of Asian wealth management firms largely unhappy with digital services: Accenture study
Asia’s wealth management firms are not up to scratch with their mobile banking services, according to a survey by consulting firm Accenture.
Singapore-based FII remains steady in this small-cap financial stock
Nomura Singapore remains steady as a long-term investor, holding 1.27% stake in the company, while Aviator EMS booked partial profit ...
Meet Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Indian origin minister who could be Singapore’s new president
Singapore s former Indian origin minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam formally launched his presidential campaign on Wednesday ...
Singapore home prices fall for 1st time in 3 years as red-hot pace slows
Data from the Urban Redevelopment Authority showed private property values slid 0.2 per cent from the previous three months, when they rose 3.3 per cent.
SG, UK boost cooperation in sustainable finance and fintech
The countries will cooperate on seven key areas. Singapore and the United Kingdom have agreed to further collaborate on joint projects in the areas of sustainable finance and fintech and innovation.
GIC cuts key quant unit in ‘tough’ overhaul of investment teams
The Systematic Investment Group, which had about 30 staff earlier this year, is being reorganized with some team members reassigned to different units while others are leaving to join external quant ...
UPDATE 2-Siltronic sees drop in sales this year of up to 19%, raises investment
Siltronic said it was preparing for its next growth phase by investing in its new Singapore factory, where it plans to produce state-of-the-art 300 mm wafers from 2024. It now plans to invest 1.3 ...
Siltronic Sees Drop in Sales This Year of up to 19%, Raises Investment
(Reuters) - German silicon wafer group Siltronic expects sales to fall up to 19% this year due to weak demand from the semiconductor industry but plans to invest in expansion to prepare for a recovery ...