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GXS Bank grows SME loan portfolio after Validus acquisitions
GXS Bank grows SME loan portfolio after Validus acquisitions
It’s also targeting Grab merchants and Singtel customers for financing.
OCBC to provide social loans to 10,000 women entrepreneurs by 2030
It has supported over 2,000 women-owned SMEs as of June 2025.
HSA, Malaysia’s MDA launch joint effort to streamline medical device regulation
Both agencies will use each other’s reviews to speed up device approvals.
Singlife partners Circles Group to widen SME insurance options
It also offers round-the-clock incident response support.
GlobalFoundries' 300mm fab joins WEF's Global Lighthouse Network
This recognises the company’s efforts to enhance Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies.
CIMB Singapore rolls out card for sole proprietors and SME owners
It offers zero FX fees and complimentary airport lounge access.
ABB bags deal for Singapore’s first floating LNG terminal
The deal includes the installation of an electrical system on board the FSRU.
Gov’t to require motorcycles to have anti-lock braking system
This is part of the government’s efforts to improve vehicle and road safety.
NUS Enterprise launches co-investment deals to boost deep-tech funding
It partnered with SG Growth Capital and Lotus One Investment.
Singapore to position itself as ‘home to leading firms’
MTI unveils new blueprint to boost innovation, green growth and global trade links.
SG joins 13 countries in launch of Future of Investment and Trade Partnership
It will host the first ministerial meeting in November 2025.
Intraco issues $9.39m in digital commercial paper
Tenor is 30 days at 3.8% per annum.
Credit Saison VC arm launches $50m blockchain investment fund
The fund aims to fund startups building solutions in the blockchain sector.
IPS Securex subsidiary wins $16.9m government security contract
It covers the design, supply, and installation of security systems.
Singapore NODX falls 11.3% in August
Both non-electronics and electronics declined.
Keppel, Dell partner to build AI platforms, data centres in Asia
The facilities will feature green technologies and renewable energy solutions.
ValueMax issues new commercial papers on ADDX Exchange
The 3-month Series 016 is priced at 3.55% per annum.
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