The World Economic Forum plans to go ahead with its annual meeting in Singapore this August despite a jump in coronavirus cases that prompted the Asian city-state to reimpose restrictions and tighten ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Flipkart plans $1 billion fundraising ahead of IPO
The fundraising could double to up to $2 billion — depending on investor appetite — and is largely for expansion, catalysing valuation ahead of the Flipkart IPO, as well as competing better with ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong condemns alleged attack on woman of Indian descent over mask
In a Facebook post on Monday night, Lee said while people may be anxious and stressed because of the COVID-19 pandemic "that does not justify racist attitudes and actions, much less physically abusing ... ( read original story ...)
Mariam Jaafar on Land Transport Authority of Singapore (Amendment) Bill
A Bill up for debate in Parliament empowers the Land Transport Authority to set standards on electric vehicle charging devices and equipment to protect public safety. MP Mariam Jaafar asked if it ... ( read original story ...)
Blackstone-backed Sona Comstar receives Sebi nod for Rs 6,000 crore IPO
The public offer comprises a fund raise via a fresh issuance of shares amounting to Rs 300 crore and Rs 5,700 crore through an offer-for-sale by shareholder Singapore VII Topco III Pte Ltd., which is ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore will fail if racism and xenophobia take root: Shanmugam
Minister for Law and Home Affairs K Shanmugam was speaking in Parliament, after a woman was allegedly kicked and subjected to racial slurs while ... ( read original story ...)
At the same time, about 50% of workers in Singapore do not earn enough to pay taxes
The Online Citizen Asia Foreigners contributed approximately 32% in personal income tax per year while 50% of workers do not earn enough to pay taxes Parliament ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks open lower on Tuesday; STI down 0.6%
SINGAPORE shares opened lower on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street's overnight decline as tech shares weighed on the broader market.Read more ... ( read original story ...)
Pepper IPO: 10 Things you Must Know Before ASX Listing
We breakdown some of the key pieces of information from the Pepper Money prospectus and look at the top ten things investors should know before the initial public offering (IPO). Pepper Money ... ( read original story ...)
Shell finance manager Kelly Lim joins Cleantech Solar as CFO
Singapore-based renewable energy firm Cleantech Solar has hired Kelly Lim from Shell as chief financial officer. ( read original story ...)
Grab’s IPO: Going Public With A SPAC vs IPO — What’s The Difference?
Grab goes global with their upcoming listing in New York. Here’s all you need to know about Grab’s IPO via a SPAC and how you can invest in Grab’s shares. A company that needs no introduction, Grab ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bourse Tipped To Extend Monday’s Losses
The Singapore stock market on Monday ended the two-day winning streak in which it had gained more than 45 points or 1.5 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,180-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore SME adoption of Sora-based products grows
The Asset provides authoritative, unbiased coverage of the financial markets together with independent financial research on Asian issues, trends & developments ... ( read original story ...)
Sona Comstar gets Sebi’s go ahead to float Rs 6,000-cr IPO
The IPO comprises a fund-raise via fresh issue amounting to Rs 300 crore and an offer for sale aggregating up to Rs 5,700 crore by selling shareholder Singapore VII Topco III Pte Ltd, an affiliate of ... ( read original story ...)
Ritu Phogat banking on wrestling history to get past experienced veteran Bi Nguyen
In her upcoming bout against experienced veteran Bi "Killer Bee" Nguyen, Indian wrestling superstar Ritu Phogat will be relying on the skills that got her to the world's largest martial arts ... ( read original story ...)
Khaw Boon Wan, the long-time Mr Fix-It for Singapore’s PM, will lead new SPH Media Holdings
Singapore’s main newspaper publisher will be spun off into the new non-profit entity, representing a dramatic reorganisation of the city state’s media industry. ( read original story ...)