News
CIMB alleges Hontop had ‘suspicious' deals with oil major BP: report
CIMB alleges Hontop had ‘suspicious' deals with oil major BP: report
The bank is seeking repayment of the $105m it lent to the company.
Biolidics' test kits no longer listed on US FDA website
This follows its withdrawal of application for emergency use authorization (EUA) on 30 June.
Sembcorp Industries unit forms JV with Japanese property firm
Sembcorp Infra Holdings was incorporated with an issued capital of $139,267.
Temasek, Google in talks to fund Indonesia's Tokopedia
The e-commerce firm has previously held talks with US internet giants.
MAS, CAD issue joint probe on Citadelle, Senjo over Wirecard mishap
Both firms are also being probed over carrying on a trust business without a licence.
Singaporeans to pursue online banking even after the pandemic: survey
This includes older Singaporeans who have adapted to more online services.
Japfa completes 25% stake sale in AustAsia to Meiji for $354.28m
It will continue to own 75% stake in AustAsia.
Industry leaders to develop decarbonisation process in Singapore
This is aimed at the development of a CCUS system.
CapitaLand expects H1 profits to take a hit
Operating PATMI is projected to crash 25-35% YoY.
Ascendas REIT 'not presently' pushing with Hyflux debt moratorium carve-out
This comes after the latter’s second pre-trial conference (PTC) on 2 July.
Ecommerce giant Lazada reinvents online shopping through LazLive
LazLive is its in-app live streaming feature which allows users to interact in real time.
Chart of the Day: Singapore's interest rates to remain low
Subdued economy to help to keep home prices in check.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.02%
Medtecs International led the gains amongst top active stocks with a 7.53% expansion.
Daily Briefing: Parcel locker network to be rolled out early 2021; Transcelestial closes $13.38m series A funding
And OSLabs shares acquired by India’s Affle for $3.98m.
Singaporeans eagerly awaiting the green light to travel
As many as seven in 10 Singaporeans say they are willing to travel the moment border restrictions are lifted.
Capgemini launches Applied Innovation Exchange in Shenzhen
This is said to increase ease of market access for Singapore businesses.
InstaReM and IITAAS set up fund for Indian migrant workers in Singapore
Eligible workers will receive a one-time $20 voucher code to include in their remittance transfer.
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