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Cautious VCs turn to Series A startups
Cautious VCs turn to Series A startups
Early-stage startups in Singapore have raised $50m this year.
Ryde eyes more tie-ups as part of ‘green’ push
The Singaporean ride-hailing company is set to sign deals with two more EV companies.
Singapore pushes tech to remain spotless
The city-state’s new funding tranche will help SMEs upgrade their cleaning equipment.
Singapore’s in-store cafés may soon reach their limit
If every retailer has its own café, it becomes just part of the crowd.
Food industry told to harness blockchain amidst stricter safety rules
Parliament wants to ensure unsafe food can be quickly removed from the market.
Etiqa launches Singapore’s first takaful insurance product in years
Demand for Islamic financial products from the Middle East and Southeast Asia is growing.
Review of hiring process sought under Workplace Fairness bill
Job interviews should avoid bias against age, nationality, sex, religion and disability.
Tech startups, factories may benefit most from Johor-Singapore ecozone
These companies will enjoy a much lower 5% corporate income tax.
Life insurers eye growth in 2025: LIA
The push for innovative healthcare solutions amidst medical inflation is a challenge
Automation could aid Singapore transition to compressed workweek
Employers should use the city-state’s advanced tech infrastructure to make it work.
Singapore’s most notable lawyers under 40 of 2024
One of this year’s awardees represented a former transport minister in criminal proceedings.
Maybank opens another ‘Instagrammable’ lifestyle branch
Maybank Singapore's newest branch has a bright space that brings a sense of tranquility.
10 best ways to invest in 2025
Analysts are not too worried about the impact of US tariffs on Asian investments.
REIT listings may boost Singapore IPO market in 2025
A central bank plan to cut listing costs could enhance the city-state’s market appeal.
Aprisium battles global water crisis in real time
The company does not need a lab because it detects water contaminants on-site.
Steven Tan’s journey from graphic designer to maritime publisher
Marine & Industrial Report enters a new chapter after its sale to Charlton Media Group.
Xiaohongshu, Taobao could help Singapore brands reach more Chinese clients
Retailers less familiar with the China market could start with Tmall and JD Worldwide.
Commentary
The future of cross-border commerce isn’t faster shipping – it’s better discovery
Delaying AI investment could become construction's most expensive decision
Can Johor-Singapore SEZ build ASEAN’s shared AI manufacturing ecosystem?
Machine-speed AI mistakes are Singapore’s next governance test
Banks need to rethink identity governance for AI agents
As Singapore broadens retail investing, who moves before the news?
Can controlled sandboxes prepare Singapore organisations for production AI?
What the latest sanctions regimes mean for Singapore businesses
Singapore’s tourism economy depends on security infrastructure most never see
Where does value creation really happen?