Djan Magbanua

HealthTech startup ThoughtFull bags US$1.1m in seed round

The mental health app is available in Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Banking sector’s loan exposure to Evergrande ‘insignificant’: MAS

Direct exposures to China’s property sector are less than 1% of non-bank loans. 

VFlowTech secures US$3m in pre-Series A funding

The financing was led by Wavemaker Partners.

High time for MAS to amplify investigative powers: law firms

The proposed amendment will strengthen MAS’ power in multiple acts.

Singtel to sell 70% stake in Australian asset for $1.8b

The group plans to use the fresh capital to fund its 5G roll-out.

Independent Reserve gets crypto licence from MAS

It is one of the first virtual asset service providers to obtain full licensure approval.

MAS grants DBS brokerage arm crypto licence

The monetary authority also granted one to an Australian firm.

MAS grants DBS brokerage arm crypto licence

The monetary authority also granted one to an Australian firm.

How edtech startup founder Jamie Tan built a business from a thesis

With encouragement from peers and professors, Tan started Flying Cape.

2 in 5 Singaporeans value financial freedom over having a happy family

Good health continues to be the top-ranked purpose in life.

Insurers surpass banks in customer experience index in Singapore

This is the first time that the insurance industry has taken the lead against banks.

NTUC Income introduces the first micro investment-linked plan

SNACK Investment will be available for consumers for as low as $1.

​​​​​​​Singapore residential market on track to break last year’s figures

The 2021 private homes sales volume is poised to surpass the 20,909 sold in 2020.

Office rents to recover on the back of accelerated vaccine rollout

It showed hopeful signs when prime offices occupancy rate increased for the first time since the pandemic to 94.3% in Q2, Knight Frank says.

Safety and security top concern for S’porean online shoppers

The report by Vesta surveyed respondents from the Philippines, Singapore, and Indonesia.

Hidden charges cost Singaporeans more than they bargained for

A new survey reveals 70% of Singaporeans are unaware of additional fees when shopping online.