Singapore
Over 150 Changi Airport outlets to use WeChat Pay
Over 150 Changi Airport outlets to use WeChat Pay
The launch of the e-payments platform targets the airport’s Chinese passengers.
Market barely had time to think after cooling measures announcement
Singapore departed from its recent practice of releasing sensitive information on Fridays.
Chart of the Day: Singapore's top exports to US hit by trade conflict tariffs
Industries most likely affected include the electronics, chemicals, and maritime & shipping.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.79%
Don't expect gains today.
Daily Briefing: Singapore economy to slow down growth in Q2 amidst trade risks; Smaller firms could pay more to roll over borrowings
And SIA's Indian arm bought 19 jets for US$3.1b.
Can Grab's superapp goals work seamlessly?
They are gunning to be Southeast Asia's WeChat but some analysts are sceptical.Singapore-grown Grab is trying to pursue a gigantic feat as it announced that it plans to launch a “superapp” that can be used by partners across Southeast Asia. It unveiled its strategy for GrabPlatform, an API suite that allows partners to tap into the ride-hailing giant’s technology for logistics and payments.
Singapore Press Holdings Q3 profits up 64.3% to $47.44m
It found growth in its aged care and education businesses, but media revenue remained weak.
Grab's venture into grocery delivery market can change Singapore's retail scene
Some analysts see traditional grocers building a strategic alliance with Grab whilst some see an eventual tail-wagging-dog syndrome, whereby the partner eventually gets absorbed by Grab .
SIA to fly direct from Singapore to Los Angeles
It will use its new Airbus A350-900ULR for the trips.
Oxley deputy CEO buys $873,000 of company shares
He now holds 27.69% of the firm's ordinary voting shares.
Singapore could release inflation data on demographic groups
Minister Chan Chun Sing said they are particularly concerned about retirees as a consumer group.
3 in 5 Singapore entrepreneurs open to selling their businesses
1 in 5 will exit as soon as an opportunity knocks.
LTA procures 111 double-decker buses from ST Engineering for $54m
The buses will comply with the latest Euro 6 engine emission standard.
RHB Singapore inks financing deal for $300m SO Sofitel Singapore
It is currently the largest Islamic hotel financing deal in the world.
Falling CPO prices threaten Golden Agri Resources's growth
Prices have been down 6% so far, whilst GAR’s shares have dropped by 16%.
Singapore rallies to fifth place in global innovation rankings
But it still needs to work on education expenditure, environmental performance, and productivity growth.
HDB rental prices slipped 2.9% in June
Rental volumes fell 5.8% to 1,735 flats from 1,841 rented units in May.
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