Singapore’s on-demand bus service provider Swat Mobility Pte is contemplating an IPO in Japan to finance its expansion, Bloomberg reports. The start-up recently appointed an international auditing …
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Japan to stage Tokyo Olympics without foreign spectators, Kyodo says
Japan has decided to stage this summer’s Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics without overseas spectators due to concern among the Japanese public about COVID-19, Kyodo news agency said on Tuesday, citing …
Singapore’s Swat Mobility Consider IPO in Japan
Swat Mobility Pte, an on-demand bus service provider, is considering an initial public offering in Japan to bankroll its expansion, according to people with knowledge of the matter.The Singapore-based …
Singapore’s Swat Mobility Consider IPO in Japan
Swat Mobility Pte, an on-demand bus service provider, is considering an initial public offering in Japan to bankroll its expansion, according to people with knowledge of the matter.The Singapore-based …
Taiwan Feb exports up 9.7%, slightly worse than expected
Imports (y/y %) +5.7 +12.2 +29.9 Trade balance (US$ bln) +4.51 +4.25 +6.19 FEBRUAR JANUARY Y Exports to China (y/y %) +14.8 +57.0 Exports to U.S. (y/y %) +14.8 +21.9 Exports to Japan (y/y %) +0.5 +21.
Taiwan Feb exports up 9.7%, slightly worse than expected
Imports (y/y %) +5.7 +12.2 +29.9 Trade balance (US$ bln) +4.51 +4.25 +6.19 FEBRUAR JANUARY Y Exports to China (y/y %) +14.8 +57.0 Exports to U.S. (y/y %) +14.8 +21.9 Exports to Japan (y/y %) +0.5 +21.