Singapore is looking to deepen ties with Africa and give the continent more attention as a new area for investment. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has completed a six-day visit to South Africa and ...
Singapore Bourse May Reclaim 3,200-Point Level
The Singapore stock market on Thursday ended the two-day slide in which it had dropped more than 40 points or 1.3 percent. The ...
Whistleblower calls out alleged unfair hiring practices in Singapore banking industry
An anonymous banking insider reported allegations of favoritism within Citibank's Singapore branch, claiming senior roles were filled by foreign staff over viable local candidates. Drawing inspiration ...
Singapore firms should be aware of the opportunities in Africa, ‘break new ground’: PM Lee
Singapore therefore needs to double down on staying open ... For instance, PM Lee and Kenyan President William Ruto announced after they met on Thursday that a bilateral investment treaty between the ...
Singapore and Kenya sign three new deals, agree to ratify investment treaty soon
The two countries will collaborate on climate issues, info and comms tech, skills development. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore proptech Simpple downsizes proposed IPO to $7M
Singapore-based proptech Simpple (SPPL) has downsized its proposed US initial public offering to $7M from $9M. Simpple said in an SEC filing that it is now looking to offer 1.6M shares priced between ...
Ever Glory jumps on trading debut to 52.3% above IPO price
Ever Glory plans to use the $3.1 million raised from its IPO to scale its existing business. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s Whampoa Group to set up digital bank HQ in Bahrain
Singapore's Whampoa Group, an investment firm with stakes in global tech firms, will set up the headquarters of its new digital bank in Bahrain, the Gulf state's Economic Development Board (EDB) said ...
30 from Singapore on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia 2023 list
finance and venture capital; media, marketing and advertising; retail and e-commerce; enterprise technology; industry, manufacturing and energy; healthcare and science; social impact; and consumer ...
Forbes 30 under 30: 30 Singapore entries featured under Asia list
Notable Singapore names in the Forbes 30 under 30 list include Gwyneth Ang, founder of One Prawn & Co., and King of Fried Rice founder Lester Li. Who are the others?
Singapore proptech Simmple downsizes proposed IPO to $7M
Singapore-based proptech Simmple (SPPL) has downsized its proposed US initial public offering to $7M from $9M. Simmple said in an SEC filing that it is now looking to offer 1.6M shares priced between ...
Asian e-tailer WeBuy upsizes proposed US IPO to $11M
Southeast Asian e-tailer WeBuy (WBUY) has updated terms for a proposed $11M US initial public offering. WeBuy said in a filing that it is now planning to offer 2.63M shares priced at $4 per share, ...
Singapore has the highest stamp duty rates for foreign residential property buyers
According to a study by Savills, Singapore ranks highest in the world for total stamp duty rates for a foreigner looking to buy a residential property, clocking in at about 64 per cent* of the selling ...
Singapore’s Jewels: 20 small-cap companies that investors should pay attention to
Investors looking for Singapore-listed companies to invest in should consider the Lion City’s “20 jewels,” according to RHB. “Jewels” are small-cap companies which have a market capitalisation range ...
Singapore Bourse Tipped To Extend Tuesday’s Losses
The Singapore stock market headed south again on Tuesday, one day after halting the six-day losing streak in which it had dropped ...
Stock Market Live: Sensex, Nifty 50 expected to open lower tracking global cues
Indian equity benchmarks BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 are likely to open lower tracking global cues. Singapore Exchange Nifty futures, an early indicator of the Nifty index, was last trading 38 points ...