News
Singapore-Hong Kong air travel bubble hits further turbulence
The delay is caused by COVID-19 cases remaining high in Hong Kong.
Market Update: STI starts December trade with gains
The Straits Times Index ended the Tuesday trade up by 8.17 points or 0.29% at 2,814.12.
Malaysia International Business Awards 2021 is now accepting nominations
The awards programme is accepting entries until 5 March 2021.
The search is on for the top technology companies in Malaysia
Deadline for submissions is on 5 March 2021. With the global acceleration of digitisation, many companies are now tapping into the opportunities of technology and innovation, and Malaysia is definitely not lagging in this trend. As companies adapt to digitisation and automation, many are developing new technologies and solutions to help in their transformation and in the road to recovery from the pandemic.
Malaysia National Business Awards 2021 opens doors for nominations
Entries can be submitted until 5 March 2021. The highly anticipated awards program for local businesses comes to Malaysia as Singapore Business Review opens the nomination for the inaugural Malaysia National Business Awards.
Daily Briefing: MAS urges households to be prudent in expenses; F&B outlets seeing slow recovery
And SG’s Tazapay raises $4.29m led by Sequoia India’s Surge, Saison Capital.
OCBC adopts Equator Principles
This strengthens its environment and social (E&S) risk management disclosure.
GIC joins CDP signatories in sustainable investing programme
GIC joins 560 investors in requesting companies to disclose their environmental data.
MAS to grant non-bank financial institutions access to FAST, PayNow
Beginning February 2021, NFI e-wallet users will be able to make real-time transfers to banks.
MAS orders removal of EH-REIT manager
The order follows a notice of intention issued on 26 October.
CapitaLand divests properties amidst portfolio reconstruction
The total value of these divestments are at $448.7m.
J&T Express opens third warehouse in Singapore
It has also accelerated its expansion plans for additional warehouses.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI marks highest monthly gain, despite losses on Monday
The Straits Times Index shed 49.87 points or about 1.75%, to finish trading at 2,805.95 on Monday.
HDT retreats from its Singapore taxi business
HDT Singapore Holdings will shut its unique electric taxi business in Singapore, due in part to losses associated with the pandemic.
UOB expands its presence in Vietnam
UOB is stepping up its efforts to help companies seize opportunities in the region’s fastest-growing economy, Vietnam.
Landmark condominium achieves 90% clearance in first tranche of sales
The upcoming Landmark residential development, near Outram Park, has seen a strong level of buyer interest after only its first day of sales on Saturday. Over 90% of the 120 selected units that were made available achieved a sale.
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