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Singapore attracts 88% of Southeast Asia’s fintech funding
Singapore attracts 88% of Southeast Asia’s fintech funding
This is a 31% increase from the $593m raised in H2 2024.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.4%; Top stock is ST Engineering
ST Engineering is the top stock with a 4.99% increase.
Singapore ranks fourth in global AI readiness and tech skills
Thanks to its national initiatives, such as the National AI Strategy 2.0.
3HA Capital’s offer for CosmoSteel shares now unconditional in all respects
It received 50.23% valid acceptances of the total number of shares.
ShopBack secures MPI licence in Singapore for payment product
ShopBack Pay is now authorized to provide payment services in the country.
SMFG to establish agentic AI firm in Singapore
Ahmed Jamil Mazhari has been named CEO and SMFG’s AI transformation advisor.
Over 1.5 million Singaporeans to receive up to $850 GSTV-Cash in August
Around 690,000 eligible seniors will also receive up to $450 MediSave top-up.
Revolut partners with Ant Int’l to enable transfers to China via Alipay
It has a tiered fee system.
UOB is SkillsFuture's new 'Queen Bee'
It is committed to growing more 'Queen Bees.'
Grab launches driverless shuttle pilot with A2Z in one-north
The route spans 3.9 kilometres and has been tested for over 100 hours.
NTT DC REIT to raise $987.93m in Singapore IPO
It's set to be the biggest the SGX’s biggest REIT initial public offering.
OCBC sets loan target of $5b for serial entrepreneurs
The bank also expanded its coverage to more territories in the region.
Singapore to close six golf courses
Some will be used for housing or allocated to public use.
LTA begins construction on Cross Island Line Phase 2
It is set to be completed by 2032.
CCCS grants conditional approval to Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines cooperation
Airlines committed to maintain seat capacity and report data.
SG launches new measures to strengthen AI, data protection
The Global AI Assurance Sandbox will help organisations test AI systems safely.
GuocoLand prices $120m perpetual securities at 4.35%
Net proceeds will be used to finance the company’s general working capital.
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