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ICO boom threatens Singapore's VC scene

With a strong pipeline of ICOs in the city, analysts question the future role of venture capital firms.

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AIA unveils medical case management package

A partnership with Medix makes the plan available to the insurer’s 230,000 policyholders.

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With Uber dead, Singapore VCs are now investing in blockchain and AI startups

Analysts observed a surge in venture capital interest in crypto-related investments.

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CBD rent hikes could lure tenants to fringe areas

Tenants are resisting rent hikes in the CBD, which rose 1.3% QoQ.

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Can tighter oversight rein in risks in Singapore's booming invoice finance market?

The industry’s unregulated nature renders investors vulnerable as revealed by a massive S$6.9m fraud case.

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Can Singapore hold firm to its stock market dominance?

Halfway through Q1, companies that reported their results gained 9% YoY, whilst FTSE Singapore beat all other 12 indices in Asia.

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Luxury hotels' revenue hit by room oversupply

RevPAR dipped 3.1% to $369, due to a nearly 2-point decline in occupancy rate.

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Pharma sector taps into generic medicine market to curb higher expenses

Their market share of sales is forecast to rise from 31.4% in 2017 to 38.9% by 2027 at $690m.

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Singapore needs more hotel rooms for increasing visitor arrivals: Colliers

It said the hotel room supply of 628 rooms in 2018 will immediately be absorbed.

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Singapore IPOs hit by trade tensions

Bangladesh firm Summit Power International Ltd shelved its share sale that was targeting US$260m.

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DIY or die: Singapore's brick and mortars turn to experiential shopping to survive

Some stores on the lion city's high street allow for the personalisation of bags, jewellery and even ice cream.

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Nearly half of employees worry that flex work will steal their job promotions

Almost all companies (96%) are now ready to reorganise and adapt to flex work in the next two years.

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Flawed innovation system dents Singapore's preparation for automation

It trailed behind South Korea and Germany in terms of automation readiness.

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Can tech solve Singapore's talent and manpower crunch?

Hotels have started using robo-butlers for delivery services whilst the government has deployed AI systems for border security purposes.

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Retail giants knock on Singapore's door

Retailers are lured by low taxes and expansion opportunities.

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Singapore is the top expansion hotspot for Mainland firms

It was recognised for its "semi-transparent" real estate market.

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Singapore on track to expand home and day care spaces for elders

It aims to add 10,000 local home care and 6,200 day care spaces by 2020.

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