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Singapore is 3rd in Asia with most unicorn startups: study
Singapore is 3rd in Asia with most unicorn startups: study
Singapore unicorn companies have an average valuation of $5.93b.
Gov't to require statutory boards to publish yearly sustainability disclosures
Nearly 100% of eligible SGX-listed firms disclosed climate reports.
3 in 10 S’poreans choose to travel solo: survey
Jetstar also revealed that most S’poreans prefer to travel in groups.
ThaiBev revenue up 2.5%, net profit slipped 10.9% in 2023
Sales in spirits and beer also saw a decline.
Mastercard, NTU launches new masters program on cybersecurity
The program is tailored for professionals seeking a spot in the cybersecurity space.
Everest builds Asia team with new S’pore CEO and a head of insurance
Swee Keong Mah will be the Singapore branch’s new CEO and will report to Tomi Latva-Kiskola, who has been appointed as head of Insurance Asia.
Chia-Tern Huey Min named next ACRA chief executive
She is currently a deputy commissioner for the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS).
Third Avenue Good Class Bungalow sold for $26.5m
The property spans 14,576 sq ft with a total gfa of approximately 10,000 sq ft.
Singapore remains the 12th most expensive retail destination globally
Hong Kong is the most expensive retail destination in Asia Pacific.
MAS releases commemorative Lee Kuan Yew coins for walk-in exchange
Over 142 banks will be available for walk-in exchange.
Hyundai launches new smart urban mobility hub
This will facilitate Hyundai’s aim to advance the production of EVs.
IHH unit to undergo liquidation due to dormancy
The liquidation will not affect IHH’s shareholdings, net assets, and operations.
Hongkong Land appoints Michael Smith as new chief executive
He will be succeeding Robert Wong who has been the Chief Executive since 2016.
AIA Singapore announces leadership appointments
The key appointments were Irma Hadikusuma, Melita Teo, and Peter Lee.
Starhill Global REIT secures first sustainability-linked facility for $50m
The facility will be used to finance requirements to attain green certification.
Mapletree Non-Executive Director of the Manager resigns
Michael Thomas Smith has resigned to pursue other interests.
Economy expanded 1.1% in Q3
The full-year economy is now projected to grow 1% in GDP.
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