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GXS Bank grows SME loan portfolio after Validus acquisitions
GXS Bank grows SME loan portfolio after Validus acquisitions
It’s also targeting Grab merchants and Singtel customers for financing.
Reverie on the Hill seeks 500 creators for community-driven retail
The skincare studio values user-generated content over traditional ads.
Mandatory insurance may boost SME trust in small audit firms
Minimum coverage starts at $1m, rising with the size of the firm up to $50m.
Vanta chef Alvin Leung shares the changing habits of post-COVID elite club member
The exclusive club is set to open by year's end.
Singapore fund managers pivot to healthcare, education, and tech
The shift reflects resilience in a market where volatility has become the norm.
Tight supply, rising rents spur interest in worker dormitory sites
Investor appetite is expanding across logistics, cold chain, and self-storage.
Aussie brand Yo-Chi eyes bigger Southeast Asia push after Singapore debut
It aims to be a ‘third place’ like Starbucks, where people gather outside home and work.
Zoom opens heritage-inspired, sustainable Singapore office
It features Peranakan tiles and local fabrics inspired by the city-state’s heritage.
Singapore law firms see rise in ESG advisory demand
More clients are seeking advice on carbon projects and international trade.
Indexed life plans rise as Singapore heirs shun family firms
They offer stability and in-depth estate planning solutions.
Singapore tightens patent rules to boost innovation clarity
With fewer free claims, patents are likely to be shorter and easier to interpret.
Faster corporate closure process may aid restructuring
It will benefit multinational companies reorganising for commercial or tax reasons.
Singapore cross-border ride-hailing ban gets backing
Licensed taxis may be enough to meet the demand.
Luxury, wellness brands drive demand for Singapore’s shophouses
These buildings let tenants tell their stories in ways conventional buildings can’t.
Realion bets on unified proptech platform to drive Asia-Pacific expansion
It’s creating an app with banking, renovation, and property management services.
Capital Square office brings Etiqa’s brand values to life
The headquarters features open spaces that encourage interaction.
Vanda RE seeks Singapore energy buyers for Indonesia solar-storage project
The plant will boost green power trade between the two nations.
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