FeaturedTechnologyStandard Chartered invests in Singapore blockchain platform ContourPritam BordoloiJanuary 29, 2020January 29, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 29, 2020January 29, 2020 Contour aims at digitalising the letter of credit process... Read more
AviationFeaturedEmirates to fly to Penang through Singapore from April 2020Pritam BordoloiJanuary 28, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 28, 2020 Penang will be Emirates’ second destination in Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur... Read more
AviationFeaturedSingapore Airlines to buy Boeing jets to stay competitive in IndiaPritam BordoloiJanuary 24, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 24, 2020 The carrier competes with the likes of Etihad and Emirates in India through its JV Vistara... Read more
FeaturedTelecomStarHub, M1 to make a joint bid for 5G licence in SingaporeBharath KumarJanuary 24, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 24, 2020March 18, 2020 The licence will allow Singapore’s telcos to run localised 5G services on their existing 4G networks... Read more
FeaturedTechnologySingapore to digitalise trade, to collaborate with multiple MNCsPritam BordoloiJanuary 23, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 23, 2020 The Singaporean government is teaming up with MasterCard, StanChart, DBS Bank and others... Read more
BankingFeaturedTwo Chinese groups apply for Singapore digital banking licencePritam BordoloiJanuary 23, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 23, 2020 The Monetary Authority of Singapore has received 21 applications so far for digital banking licences... Read more
EnergyFeaturedPetronas to commit 5% of expenditure for renewable energyPritam BordoloiJanuary 23, 2020January 23, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 23, 2020January 23, 2020 Demand for gas to increase by 3.5% to 4% each year over the next five years... Read more
Asset ManagementFeaturedWealth managementMorgan Stanley aims to boost its wealth management staff strength in AsiaBharath KumarJanuary 22, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 22, 2020March 18, 2020 The US investment banking giant declared that it touched a milestone in profit last year, owing to its wealth business that contributes to over 50 percent of its earnings.... Read more
FeaturedReal EstateCapitalLand to merge two units to set up Asia-Pacific’s third largest ReitBharath KumarJanuary 22, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarJanuary 22, 2020March 18, 2020 The merged entity to be known as CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust will have a market capitalisation of $12.4 bn... Read more
FeaturedWealth managementSingapore wealthtech Kristal.AI secures funding for expansionPritam BordoloiJanuary 22, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 22, 2020 The firm will expand its business in Asia as well as the Middle East after securing $6 mn... Read more