Singapore’s Whampoa Group plans to launch its new digital bank, Singapore Gulf Bank, in December. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Reliance on finance influencers growing amongst Singaporeans: report
In parallel, “scam victims” became a prominent keyword in finance and cybersecurity conversations on social media, rising by 79% to 21,900 mentions. “Social media serves as a vital platform, providing …
Japan Airlines pivots to Hong Kong market, Thai Airways explores other destinations amid sluggish demand among mainland Chinese travellers
Asian airline executives say mainland travellers have been slow to return to many countries, including Singapore, Japan and Thailand.
WeWork bankruptcy: Is there still demand for co-working spaces in Singapore?
New tenants may opt for other co-working space providers in Singapore until there is more clarity about WeWork’s future, one analyst says.
Singapore: Fintech Startup BondbloX Raises $6 Million in Series B Funding
BonEvalue Pte Ltd (BondbloX), a Singapore-based fintech startup that provides easy access to bonds for investors, has secured $6 million in a Series B round.
Will Hong Kong’s investment scheme woo the super-rich? Analysts say revamped strategy ‘more attractive, simpler’ than Singapore’s
Those who invest HK$30 million or more in specific assets can apply for residence after seven years Singapore scheme is more complex, involves risky investments with higher threshold and other …
Iraq to boost foreign currency assets to finance trade – Iraqi state news agency
Iraq has boosted its yuan-denominated assets through the Development Bank of Singapore to finance Iraqi trade and imports with China, worth about $12bln per year, the government source added …
Why The Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) Is A Must-Go Experience For Anyone In The Finance Industry
Organised by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) is the largest FinTech festival in the world …
Singapore’s Keppel cuts China property focus in strategic refresh
TOKYO — Singaporean asset manager Keppel is pushing ahead with a “refreshed China strategy” that will increase its focus on sustainable projects while cutting its reliance on the mainland’s troubled …
Are cats allowed in Singapore HDB flats and why?
Answer: Legally, cats are not allowed in HDB flats. The official reason given in the HDB website is that they are generally more difficult to contain within an apartment, and may end up roaming around …