Singapore
DBS launches new Asia Gateway operations hub at PBC Jurong
DBS launches new Asia Gateway operations hub at PBC Jurong
The bank said DAG houses about 1,000 Operations Group employees.
SIT partners with JTC on Punggol Digital District test bed
The Straits Times reported that the test bed will connect to PDD’s Open Digital Platform by end-2025.
Huize secures MAS license for Poni Insurance in Singapore
This represents Huize’s first licensed operation outside of mainland China.
Jennings Trading Enterprise launches design-led center at Kranji Green
Jennings stated that the center displays its full range of high-pressure laminates.
Why failing to modernise pay systems puts talent at risk
One in five employees now prefer more frequent pay cycles.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.32%; Top stock is HongkongLand USD
HongkongLand USD is the top stock with a 1.50% increase.
Bootstrapping in Singapore: How small startups can thrive without investors
Bootstrapping is not a “no-risk” model; it simply concentrates the risk on the founder.
Cigna Singapore, iXchange launch value-based healthcare contract
IHH SG hospitals will participate under the new contract.
How outdated financial solutions are fuelling the SME exodus
The SME exodus is not inevitable. It is sadly the predictable outcome of an outdated financial ecosystem.
Singapore Institute of Technology opens new Punggol Campus
The facility supports PDD’s role as a platform for companies to test solutions.
Singapore ranks 5th in 2025 Global Innovation Index
This marks its third consecutive year in the top five.
COTD: Co-living sector attracts $200m of transactions in August
The sector has recorded over $1.4b of transactions between 2022 and August 2025.
GXS Bank grows SME loan portfolio after Validus acquisitions
It’s also targeting Grab merchants and Singtel customers for financing.
OCBC to provide social loans to 10,000 women entrepreneurs by 2030
It has supported over 2,000 women-owned SMEs as of June 2025.
HSA, Malaysia’s MDA launch joint effort to streamline medical device regulation
Both agencies will use each other’s reviews to speed up device approvals.
Singlife partners Circles Group to widen SME insurance options
It also offers round-the-clock incident response support.
GlobalFoundries' 300mm fab joins WEF's Global Lighthouse Network
This recognises the company’s efforts to enhance Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies.
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