Zomato said its revenue from operations grew from US$62.7 million in FYE 2018 to US$350.5 million in FYE 2020. ( read original story ...)
Singapore sends oxygen cylinders to support India’s fight against COVID-19
The Singapore government has sent a consignment of oxygen cylinders to support India's COVID-19 pandemic response, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Singapore urges banks to give finance criminals another chance
Singapore’s financial regulator is urging the nation’s banks to give customers with a past history of financial crimes a second chance.In an effort to ensure the sector remains “inclusive”, banks ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines is targeting foreign investment with Singapore style tax law, says finance secretary
The Philippines' new law will reduce corporate income tax and boost foreign investment into the country, finance secretary Carlos Dominguez said. ( read original story ...)
Singapore businessman linked to alleged fraud of record $1 billion hit with 2 more charges
With the latest charges, he now faces a total of 11 counts of cheating, fraudulent trading and forgery.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore puts intellectual property focus on innovation, intangible assets
IP roadmap puts emphasis on the role of innovation in driving its digital economy, with anticipated legal changes involving the use of big data and artificial intelligence technologies. ( read original story ...)
Resurgence of scam targeting bank customers who are told their accounts have been suspended: Police
These spoofed messages appear in the same thread as the official messages from local banks.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
10-year plan to boost Singapore’s position as hub for intangible assets and intellectual property
Its initiatives include creating jobs and skills in the intangible assets and intellectual property sector.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Philippine noodle-maker Monde Nissin receives PSE nod for $1.3bn IPO
Food maker Monde Nissin has received approval from the Philippine Stock Exchange for its planned initial public offering that could raise 63 billion pesos ($1.3 billion) in what will be the country's ... ( read original story ...)
SG police: Resurgence of scam targeting bank customers who are told their accounts have been suspended
A scam where customers receive an SMS message claiming their bank accounts have been suspended has resurfaced here, the police said on April 26. ( read original story ...)
Edtech startup upGrad secures funding from Singapore state investor Temasek
Edtech firm upGrad said on Monday it has raised $120 million (Rs 898 crore) from Singapore state investor Temasek in its first ... ( read original story ...)
‘Our main competitor is cash in the bank,’ says Singapore digital wealth manager
Michele Ferrario, co-founder and CEO of StashAway, says his company's biggest competitor is "cash in the bank" as the digital wealth manager raises $25 million in series D funding to expand across ... ( read original story ...)
Investors bank on green shoots
Higher returns, regulatory reform and shifting priorities amid Covid-19 crisis fuel surge in ESG funds. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore names new finance minister
SINGAPORE: A top Singapore official who has been tipped as a future premier was named the new finance minister Friday, as the city-state overhauls its leadership succession plans following a setback. ( read original story ...)
Singapore names new finance minister in cabinet reshuffle after setback in leadership succession
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has named Lawrence Wong as the country's new finance minister. Wong is the current education minister and second finance minister, and has been tipped as one ... ( read original story ...)
Lawrence Wong made Singapore finance minister as Lee Hsien Loong reshuffles cabinet
on Friday named Lawrence Wong as the country’s next finance minister, signalling that the 48-year-old - the public face of Singapore’s Covid-19 response - may be among the favourites to become the ... ( read original story ...)