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1 in 2 Singaporeans plan to buy a new home in the next 2 years
And 1 in 3 millennials have their eyes on luxury property.
1 in 2 Singaporeans plan to buy a new home in the next 2 years
And 1 in 3 millennials have their eyes on luxury property.
How can Hong Kong investors approach sustainability?
A survey found 67% of investors are driven by the higher potential return of sustainability.
Singapore inflation to continue transitory phase for rest of 2021
Upside risks, however, will continue to persist throughout the year.
Singapore records 2.5% increase in consumer prices
The transport expenditure saw the highest increase at 9.6% YoY.
Nearly 80% of Hong Kong execs experience mental health issues: survey
Top execs plan to increase spending for medical insurance in the next 12 months.
Cross-border payment startup Currenxie secures $10m Series A funding
The Hong Kong-based firm was founded by Goldman Sachs alumni.
Singapore life insurance records whopping $1.97m in sales
This accounts for a YoY 61% growth in H1 2021.
HKEX sees record 26% profit growth to $6.61m in H1
This is thanks to the buoyant IPO market and strong trading volumes amongst others.
AirAsia's BigPay secures $100m from South Korean conglomerate
The funding is just one step closer to BigPay’s ambition to be the largest challenger bank in SEA.
ESR acquisition of ARA to make it largest real asset manager in APAC
ESR Cayman Limited is set to acquire ARA Asset Management for US$5.2b.
How SG firms can tap GBA opportunities via Hong Kong
Chief Executive Carrie Lam said the city is an “ideal gateway” for businesses.
DBS profit up 54% to record S$3.71b in H1, 33 cents DPS announced
Fee income rose to a record as wealth fees hit new heights.
Hong Kong to further tighten border control measures
This will take effect on 9 August.
SIA cuts down net loss to $409m in Q1
The airline saw a net loss of $1.12b in the same period last year.
Gov’t investigates Next Digital Limited over alleged fraud affairs
Clement Chan Kam-wing has been appointed as the inspector for the investigation.
Singapore lifts dividend cap on local banks, financial companies
Local financial firms are expected to remain resilient even should the economy slip into a recession again.
Citi rolls out real time liquidity sharing solution in APAC
Treasury teams can mobilize liquidity and fund intraday payments in real-time.
Commentary
ASEAN businesses should not underestimate opportunities 'Down Under'