News
Opnfi and actyv.ai Partners to Bring Embedded Finance Solutions for Businesses in South Asia, ASEAN & MEA
Opnfi and actyv.ai Partners to Bring Embedded Finance Solutions for Businesses in South Asia, ASEAN & MEA
Opnfi’s B2B EmFi platform will facilitate orchestration between enterprise customers and financial services institutions.
Singapore Environment Council chief steps down
Jen Teo Pui Heng has resigned as Executive Director, effective 30 June.
CapitaLand India Trust issuing 141 million new units to raise S$150.1m
Issue price is at S$1.06 per unit, with opening date set on 30 June.
Singapore is 10th best city for digital nomads to live in: study
Average monthly cost of living is at $1,571 (£915.50).
Nitesh Gupta Joins Tyroo Technologies as CFO Bringing Over 20 Years of Global Finance Leadership Experience
Gupta’s remit is to drive financial excellence and growth throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
NODX records worse contraction in almost a decade
This is the eighth straight month of contraction.
SIA passenger numbers rise 41.7% in May
Budget arm Scoot saw its passenger numbers more than double.
What factors affect businesses’ strategies for employee benefits
Competition for talent and inflation concerns play a part in the benefits strategy.
Alibaba.com inks MOI with IMDA, EnterpriseSG to help SMEs export
A dedicated Singapore pavilion will be allotted on Alibaba.com’s homepage.
TikTok to launch e-commerce training for Heartlands shops
This is part of its $16.3m investments to boost Southeast Asian small businesses.
Innovative office designs revolutionise Singapore’s workspace landscape
Unispace reveals insights into transformative strategies addressing employee concerns.
Lack of new launches to dampen new home sales in June
Home sales should remain firm throughout the year.
New home sales up 16.1% to 1,055 in May
Transactions from non-permanent residents plunged as cooling measures took effect.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.72%; SIA most active stock
DBS and UOB both recorded falls.
OUE C-REIT subsidiary clinches S$430m green loan for refinancing
The proportion of green loans to the REIT’s total borrowings increased to 69.6%.
Singaporean shoppers adapt online-offline shopping approach
Over half would check and compare prices online, and purchase products via physical stores.
Keppel to retrofit water systems of Thailand’s Centara Watergate, Watergate Pavilion
It is expected to translate to 23% cost savings over the next 20 years.
Commentary
Failed talks, rising costs: Why Singapore still feels the shock of Middle East tensions
How Singapore consumer brands can build strong supply chains amidst rising input costs
Singapore’s AI ambitions will rise or fall on infrastructure
Why a clear digital roadmap is essential for business success
Singapore’s port model is under pressure as shipping disruptions reshape trade
The trust tax: Navigating the ‘sophistication shift’ in Singapore’s digital economy
Conflict, costs, and construction: Where can margins still be saved?
Singapore’s SMEs are embracing AI, cybersecurity must keep up.