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Where did Singapore's US$503b overseas investment go?
69% of it went to developing countries like Myanmar, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

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Why developers are scrambling to innovate with AI now
Information Technology
2 days ago
Closed networks are out; open networks are in.
ComfortDelGro backs out of Uber deal
Transport & Logistics
2 days ago
It will no longer acquire a 51% stake in Lion City Holdings.
Health care plans don't work for nearly 2 in 5 employees
Healthcare
2 days ago
Employers could not be getting a good return on their investments in health.
1,052-unit Affinity at Serangoon to launch preview in 26 May
VIA PropertyGuru
2 days ago
It is vying for buyers' attention against The Garden Residences.
Deliveroo forms business intelligence unit in Singapore
VIA HumanResources Online
2 days ago
This could serve as its build up for another team in Hong Kong.
Services business receipts jumped 8.5% in Q1
Economy
2 days ago
The financial and insurance services sector led the growth at 14.2%.
Singapore manufacturing output up 9.1% in April
Economy
2 days ago
Growth was led by the electronics segment that has been in the black for 26 months.
Losses loom for Singapore banks as Hyflux struggles to stay liquid: Moody's
Financial Services
2 days ago
Half of the embattled firm’s debt comes in the form of unsecured bank loans.
SGX quizzed Noble on US$80.5m loss over derivatives
Energy & Offshore
2 days ago
It was hit by the negative performance of some coal and carbon steel contracts.
Number of Changi Airport passengers jumped 5.1% in April
Aviation
2 days ago
There were 5.43 million people that flew through the airport in the month.

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Competition watchdog rejects merger of 2 maritime suppliers
2 days ago
The merger will give the new company a 'substantial' market share that could wipe out potential competition.
Malaysian timber firm Jawala launches IPO
2 days ago
It expects proceeds worth $4m to go into plantation development.
Frasers Property buys Dutch logistics warehouse for $38m
2 days ago
The 31,600 sqm warehouse is leased to a giant dairy company.
Desker Road shophouse units to be put up for auction
2 days ago
It is a 2.5-storey corner unit with a mix of F&B and hotel units.
Three Liang Seah shophouses up for grabs at $30m
3 days ago
They are between Bugis Junction and South Beach.
Customer engagement platform Braze opens Singapore office
3 days ago
The company counts RedMart, Kaidee and LG amongst its locally headquartered clients.
Tuas South Link 3 site sold for $2.04m
3 days ago
The tender for the site concluded with one bid.
BreadTalk ventures into tea business through Chinese partner
4 days ago
It will offer Pindao's tea products Nayuki and Tai Gai.
OCBC to roll out fingerprint-based credit card payments
4 days ago
This eliminates the need for multiple payment devices.
GIC enters joint venture to buy Los Angeles office campuses
4 days ago
It bought Water’s Edge and Playa Jefferson, which are both in Playa Vista.

Exclusive

Startups
Anapi offers protection for digital startups
Its smart API platform is complemented by a machine learning engine.
by Staff Reporter
1 May 2018
Startups
Vouch Insurtech incentivises safe drivers
Members who don't make claims can enjoy up to 15% cashback on annual premiums.
by Staff Reporter
7 May 2018
Office Watch
Check out Oracle's new digital hub in Singapore
It is located in Mapletree Business City.
by Staff Reporter
1 May 2018
Startups
Automotive marketplace Carro drives away with $60m in Series B funding
The funding will be used to strengthen its presence in emerging markets.
by Staff Reporter
15 May 2018

People

OCBC appoints Dennis Hong as managing director of OCBC Securities
StarHub appoints Peter Kaliaropoulos as CEO
Asia-Pacific Strategic Investments appoints Lum Moy Foong as non-executive director
Viva Industrial Trust Management appoints Frank Ng Tze Wei as COO
EC World Asset Management appoints Goh Toh Sim as acting CEO and executive director
SHS Holdings appoints Teng Choon Kiat as non-executive and non-independent director

Life & Style

Soul meets speed: Montreux Jazz Cafe Singapore launches with a sneak peek for Grand Prix Season Singapore
Meet the man behind the Artemis Grill at CapitaGreen
Sukki Singapora talks about burlesque as an art form, a business, and a passion
Indulge in Seoul food at Orchard Hotel Singapore

Hong Kong

Why developers are scrambling to innovate with AI now
2 days ago
Closed networks are out; open networks are in.
Workers enjoy 5.7% higher salaries in 2018 but also suffer longer working hours
2 days ago
The financial sector continues to churn out generous compensation packages.
The world watches as China's payment giants barge into Hong Kong
2 days ago
Banks have reason to fear as Alipay and WeChat Pay continues to expand their foothold.
Hong Kong falls to second place as world's most competitive economy
2 days ago
Its ranking in infrastructure slipped to 23rd place.

Asia

Beijing's risk-curbing measures could dent household loan growth
China
2 days ago
Household loan stock has already fallen from 24.7% to 20% in March.
Malaysia to remove GST by 1 June
Malaysia
3 days ago
Analysts expect this to bolster consumer spending by at least 8%.
Australian bank inquiry could cut 8% of the country's finance jobs
Australia
1 week ago
Massive job cuts may be tantamount to losses seen during the 2008 global financial crisis.
Indonesia eyes tighter fintech regulations to curb loan shark activity
Indonesia
1 week ago
Fintech firms will be compelled to be registered with authorities.

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