Singapore

Two in 5 startup builders in SEA prefer to launch in Singapore

They are keen on access to capital and the quality of a startup ecosystem.

Stringent training scheme for lawyers gets ‘in principle' nod

By 2023, bar admission will not qualify law graduates to practice law as they still need to undergo a year of professional training.

Singapore police warns about bank scams from phishing websites

They reportedly offered new investment schemes and software to bank holders.

Private home sales jumped 49.7% in Q2

The rest of the central region market led the sales increase by volumes of units sold.

Chart of the Day: US dollar issuances lead Singapore's debt market

The local currency lags behind it with a share of 10.6%.

Retail marketing startup Shping eyes APAC expansion after raising AU$8.6m in token sale

It will add operations in India and South Korea to its existing Singapore and Australia branches.

Singapore and Malaysia will reveal decision for RTS and HSR soon: Khaw Boon Wan

It will be a win-win deal for both countries, according to Malaysian minister Azmin Ali.

CapitaLand to buy Vietnam residential site for $81.4m

It is a 60,000 sq m site that could yield more than 100 landed units.

Singapore hopes ASEAN could step up smart city initiatives: PM Lee

It is a pioneer of smart city initiatives in the region for its advanced integration of IoT.

Hungry ghost festival good for Sheng Siong sales: analyst

They offer various food and offering packages compared to their rivals.

MAS inks deal with Dubai agency to bolster fintech ties

They will implement joint projects involving digital and mobile payments and blockchain, amongst others.

ASEAN's regional trade partnership deal could be rolled out by 2018

PM Lee urged members working on the agreement to make trade-offs and compromises for the long-run.

Sembmarine and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine face off for Rosebank FPSO

And Sembmarine might have the competitive edge on pricing.