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Southeast Asia’s neobank market to grow 50% in 2021
Southeast Asia’s neobank market to grow 50% in 2021
Funding and winding down of the pandemic’s impact on the economy will push this market.
Keppel REIT sells 50% stake in first Australian property for A$275m
The firm said this is part of its portfolio optimisation strategy.
MUFG Bank appoints new head of project finance for Asia
David Uy first joined MUFG in 2018.
MAS, international agencies launch Global Challenge for CBDC solutions
Finalists will receive mentorship from industry experts, a chance to prototype their solutions, and a cash prize.
Japfa buys two dairy farms to boost China expansion
This comes as the Group plans to be the leading raw milk producer in China.
SIA launches carbon offsetting scheme
The scheme will be launched in both passenger and cargo airlines.
SG-UK digital economy deal negotiations underway
It is aimed at providing a seamless digital trade and business between the two countries.
CapitaLand divest partial stake in Raffles City to Ping An Insurance
The divestment deal amounts to CN¥46.7b.
Keppel sells stake in Thai firm ARIP for TH฿60.7m
ARIP will also cease to be an associate company of Keppel.
Cobots roll out: Helping Singapore’s SMEs one robot at a time
CareStar Robotics tells Singapore Business Review how automation is not about replacing people.
Vaccinated Singaporeans may soon be able to travel abroad: Lawrence Wong
Elderly Singaporeans are also urged to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
SGX RegCo enforces new whistleblowing policy for issuers
This followed a public consultation on changes to the Listing Rules.
Keppel, Sembcorp start talks on possible merger
Keppel is also in talks with Temasek on selling its legacy rigs.
DBS to start commodity trading on London Metal Exchange
The London Metal Exchange is the biggest marketplace for industrial metals in the world.
Singapore drops to fourth in global fintech rankings
But the Lion City is still king in the Asia Pacific region
Singapore’s millionaire population to rise to 437,000 by 2025
The global number of millionaires could go over 84 million in the next five years.
Singapore ranks 7th most expensive city
It dropped two places from 5th in 2020.
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