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Singapore's fintech investments reach record $468.78m in 2018: KPMG
22 Feb 19
Blockchain, insurtech and asset management are key priorities.
Asia's fintech investments hit $22.7b in 2018
20 Feb 19
It was led by online payment provider Ant Financial’s mammoth $14b series C funding round.
Daily Briefing: New issues ‘overshadowed' Singapore-Malaysia water talks; AI startup ViSenze secures $27.06m Series C funding
20 Feb 19
And here's why REDAS is calling for a review of the property cooling measures.
China's bloated PPP pipeline hit $1.95t in 2018
20 Feb 19
The total investment is almost double that recorded in end-2016.
China's PE activity hits record highs at $222b in 2018
19 Feb 19
It offset the 23% decline in China’s outbound M&A activity which dropped for the third consecutive year.
Mapletree Industrial Trust receives SGX approval to raise $201m via private placement
19 Feb 19
The proceeds will partially fund the firm’s Tai Seng acquisition.
Daily Briefing: Razer to close digital game store; Logistics startup Moovaz scores funds from Silicon Valley-based VC
19 Feb 19
And the first of four customised submarines designed for operations in Singapore is unveiled.
4 in 5 SMEs expect more business incentives from Budget: survey
18 Feb 19
Firms aim to address in manpower and cost challenges.
Can venture capital keep up as startups embrace Asia's wealthy families?
18 Feb 19
Around 15% of APAC family office portfolios are private equities direct investments.
S-REITs DPU to grow 2% in 2020
18 Feb 19
The office sector will lead gains as a supply crunch is set to drive rents up.
Chart of the Day: Top 5 FTSE China stocks hit average returns of 17.9% in January
15 Feb 19
Water utilities firm SIIC environment recorded a 21.8% return in January YTD.
Daily Briefing: ofo ordered to remove Singapore bikes after license suspension; SGD succumbs to near six-month low against MYR
15 Feb 19
And GIC leads $170.46m funding for Chinese biotech firm Burning Rock.
EDB eyes $8b-10b of fixed asset investments in Singapore for 2019
15 Feb 19
With these investments, Singapore wants to be a regional platform amidst global trade tensions.
SGX securities market turnover value declined 26% to $21.7b in January
13 Feb 19
Its securities daily average value fell 26% to $986m.
MAS sets up corporate governance committee
12 Feb 19
It is led by Singtel director Bobby Chin.
Zilingo clinches $307.1m in Series D funding
12 Feb 19
The funding round was led by Sequoia Capital, Temasek and the Singapore investment fund EDBI.
Mapletree Industrial Trust to raise $175m via private placement
12 Feb 19
The proceeds will primarily be used to fund its 18 Tai Seng acquisition.
F&B firm TSH Corporation debuts on SGX Catalist
12 Feb 19
It opened at $0.038 apiece.
Hyflux extends deadline to file proofs of claim to 1 March
12 Feb 19
Parties are requested to set out all known obligations the scheme companies have towards them.
Daily Briefing: SIAS questions Hyflux CEO's remuneration amidst financial troubles; Elderly to reap benefits from Singapore's budget
12 Feb 19
And Spanish Village relaunched for collective sale at $882m.
SGX rejects Nutryfarm International's 45% stake acquisition in First Linkage
11 Feb 19
The agency cited concerns about contractual workarounds to address foreign ownership restrictions.
Daily Briefing: 3,500 tenants bought first home with housing grant help; German online payments Wirecard AG refutes fraud allegations
11 Feb 19
And Singapore concerned with the collision of Malaysia’s vessel with a Greek carrier in Tuas.
Daily Briefing: SingPost fined $100,000 for service standards failure; AI music startup Musiio clinches $1.36m seed fund
8 Feb 19
And here's what's new with Oakwood's revamped booking system.
Investments into niche assets hit 10-year high to $1b
8 Feb 19
Average deals for shophouses, medical suites, and nursing homes are at $6m.
Chinese tech cities accounted for 36% of global VC investments in 2018: report
8 Feb 19
This translates to $74.8b of the $207.8b investment volumes.
Share buybacks crashed 51.11% to $26.4m in January
7 Feb 19
OCBC led the buying spree with $13.89m shares bought back.
Daily Briefing: MAS clinches Central Bank of the Year Award; Singapore-based TRIVE Ventures eyeing to clear exit routes for portfolio firms
7 Feb 19
and here's what to expect in crowd-sourced delivery for 2019.
China's outbound M&A likely to slide further in 2019
7 Feb 19
Regulatory scrutiny from US and Europe and tight funding conditions are to blame.
Hyflux creditors urged to file proof of claims by 15 February
1 Feb 19
Their proofs will be necessary for the basis to vote on scheme proposals and to get their payments.
Daily Briefing: Authorities unveil national standards for driverless cars; Warehouse operator GLP sells five properties in Japan for $1.11b
1 Feb 19
And Shanghai Tunnel Engineering clinches a $615.9m contract to build a portion of the North-South Corridor expressway.
Singapore's IPO market crashed 84% to $730m in 2018
1 Feb 19
This is significantly smaller compared to 2017’s $4.7b across 120 IPOs.
Grab clinches $269.16m investment from Thai retail tycoon Central Group
31 Jan 19
They will partner to enhance Grab's retail and logistics services in Thailand.
Daily Briefing: Lakeside Apartments' revived $205m en bloc price down 14.6%; Government to revamp Orchard Road as a lifestyle destination
31 Jan 19
And Temasek-owned Accuron Technologies spins out medtech business.
SGX mulls tougher auditing rules to intensify oversight
28 Jan 19
They propose to require a second auditor apart from the existing statutory for certain circumstances.
Keppel arm to sell 70% stake in Vietnam for $136m
28 Jan 19
The funds will be used to pursue other opportunities in Vietnam.
Daily Briefing: Hyflux assures investors of its commitment to ‘fair' restructuring plan; GBCI kicks off $135.25m smart city development fund
28 Jan 19
And newly-opened incubator Design Orchard features emerging local brands.
Chart of the Day: Foreign players injected $8.11b into Singapore real estate in 2018
28 Jan 19
Gaw Capital, ARA-Chelsfield and Allianz Real Estate entered the market last year.
MAS blocks securities token offering over regulatory breach
25 Jan 19
The issuer intended to rely on an SFA exemption to offer securities without registering a prospectus with MAS.
Singapore's fund managers flag trade tensions and US tightening as key concerns
24 Jan 19
Fund managers are embracing multiasset strategies in response to dismal conditions.
Singapore startups hauled US$7.5b in funding in 2018
24 Jan 19
The automotive segment drove away with $1.3b in funding.

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