Entrepreneurship
China’s answer to World Bank could open Singapore, HK offices: sources
[BEIJING] The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is looking to open new offices in Hong Kong and Singapore, according to people familiar with the matter, in a plan that would...
China plans commodities overhaul to attract global investors
CHINA is on the cusp of its biggest move yet to open up its vast commodities markets, after the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) unveiled an internationalisation plan to streamline...
SunMoon sinks to S$1.5 million loss in FY2025 despite higher revenue
[SINGAPORE] Fruit distributor SunMoon Food Company has sunk into the red with a net loss of S$1.5 million for the full year ended March, compared with a net profit...
US warns Pirelli risks restrictions due to Chinese investor
[MILAN] The US government warned Italy’s Pirelli & C that vehicles containing its advanced sensors technology could be restricted from sale in America due to concerns over the influence...
CapitaLand Ascendas Reit to buy Tai Seng data centre, Science Park building for S$700.2 million
[SINGAPORE] CapitaLand Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust (Clar) has entered conditional agreements to acquire two prime properties to expand its portfolio in Singapore, particularly in the technology sector, the...
Stocks to watch: OCBC, Amara, Valuetronics
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (May 28):OCBC: The bank announced on May 27 key leadership changes to its...
Salesforce to buy Informatica for US$8 billion to bolster AI data tools
[NEW YORK] Salesforce said on Tuesday (May 27) it would buy Informatica for about US$8 billion, betting on the data management platform to sharpen its competitive edge in the...
US solar makers see tariff loophole for Asian competitors
Companies including Hanwha Q Cells and First Solar have blamed a surge of discounted imports from South-east Asia for making it difficult to build and sell equipment domesticallyPublished Wed,...
Drawing secondary listings to SGX may not move the needle much, but every little bit helps
AMONG the recent slew of proposals unveiled to boost the attractiveness of the local bourse to investors and companies was one relating to secondary listings. The Monetary Authority of Singapore...
Apple to debut dedicated gaming app within days of Switch 2’s arrival
[LOS ANGELES] Apple is planning a dedicated app for video games on its devices, seeking to sell gamers and developers on the idea that it’s a leader in the...
US: Stocks jump on easing tariff worries, lower bond yields
[NEW YORK] Wall Street stocks jumped on Tuesday after President Donald Trump pushed back tariffs on Europe while US Treasury bond yields retreated following last week’s surge.Trump on Monday said he...
MAS proposes to remove some exemptions from advertisement regulations to better protect consumers
[SINGAPORE] The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is proposing to amend financial advertisement requirements in a bid to boost protection for consumers.MAS currently requires financial institutions (FIs) to ensure...