Singapore
Court approves Hin Leong wind up
Court approves Hin Leong wind up
The oil company was placed under judicial management in August 2020.
Singaporean retirement readiness plummets amidst pandemic: study
Over seven in 10 are taking prompt actions for their financial future.
Singapore-led Arrow Capital cosponsors US$240m SPAC with Tribe Capital
The blank check company will target the technology sector.
Jardine Matheson to restructure via US$5.5b cash acquisition
It will acquire 15% issued share capital of Jardine Strategic Holdings.
Market Update: STI ends with modest gains, up by 1.90%
The Straits Times Index closed on Monday with a slight uptick of 57.31 points, or 1.90%, closing at 3,071.16.
Tiger Brokers reveals an easy “1, 2, 3” way to start investing
Account openings can be completed via the mobile app, Tiger Trade.
Daily Briefing: ComfortDelGro launches non-emergency medical transport service; Neuron Mobility expands to Korea
And Kiwi Pay merges with Cambodia’s Meal Temple.
EMA opens proposals for electricity imports
The importer will be given a two-year trial.
MAS appoints six senior managers
Ho Hern Shin will take over the position of deputy managing director.
Fidelity International launches returner programme in APAC
Returners will get a professionally paid placement of six months.
Amazon.sg showcases 12 women-owned businesses for International Women's Day
A dedicated storefront will feature their unique products and stories.
Food and beverage services sales crash 24.7%
Online food and beverage sales increase.
Goldman Sachs to hire tech employees in Singapore
Part of the tech hiring will support the bank’s cash management operations.
Ion Pacific completes $8.7m secondary investment in Singlife
It purchased secondary shares in the company from several existing shareholders.
Ryde to launch $200m IPO
The riding app has appointed SAC Capital as financial advisor for the IPO to be listed through Catalist.
January retail sales slip 6.1%
Most retail industries logged a decline in sales in January.
Singapore retail sales hit 24th month of contraction
This is amidst the 6.1% decline to $3.8b in January 2021.
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