HealthcareNovena buys three more healthcare firms in TaiwanInternational Finance DeskAugust 30, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 30, 2019 With the new acquisitions, Novena becomes Taiwan’s largest enterprise health screening operator... Read more
BankingUOB widens presence in Vietnam with new Hanoi branchInternational Finance DeskAugust 23, 2019December 16, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 23, 2019December 16, 2019 The bank earlier had just one branch in Vietnam, situated in Ho Chi Minh City... Read more
FintechSingapore fintech startups upbeat on adding more jobsInternational Finance DeskAugust 20, 2019March 18, 2020 by International Finance DeskAugust 20, 2019March 18, 2020 Employers seek to expand the workforce despite minimum to no talent shortfall... Read more
Asset ManagementSingapore’s GIC acquires 25% stake in Sydney’s Lendlease TrustInternational Finance DeskAugust 19, 2019March 18, 2020 by International Finance DeskAugust 19, 2019March 18, 2020 The deal is expected to close by the third quarter of 2019... Read more
Real EstateAsia Pacific leads the world in real estate deals at $86bn in H1International Finance DeskAugust 8, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 8, 2019 Value of real estate transactions in the region increase by 6 percent when compared to the previous year... Read more
FintechIF EXCLUSIVE: Singapore digital banks: Compete or collaborate?International Finance DeskAugust 5, 2019March 18, 2020 by International Finance DeskAugust 5, 2019March 18, 2020 With a digital banking licence, Singapore’s fintech startup InstaReM plans to change the dynamics of banking customer experience... Read more
AviationSingapore Airlines reports decline in profit by 21% for Q1International Finance DeskAugust 2, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 2, 2019 The net profit calculated for the first quarter of the year reportedly fell from S$120 mn a year ago to S$111 mn... Read more
Wealth ManagementSingapore’s sovereign wealth fund to invest in Adnoc oil pipelines.International Finance DeskJuly 31, 2019December 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskJuly 31, 2019December 23, 2019 The landmark investment comes months after Wall Street giants KKR and BlackRock signed a $4 billion pipeline deal.... Read more
Wealth ManagementSingapore wealth management fintech StashAway raises $12 mnInternational Finance DeskJuly 30, 2019December 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskJuly 30, 2019December 23, 2019 The funding led by one of the earliest Alibaba investors will be used for product development and expansion.... Read more
Ports and ShippingJurong Port: Singapore retains top clean fuel bunkering port spotInternational Finance DeskJuly 30, 2019December 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskJuly 30, 2019December 23, 2019 The new facility has a capacity to store up to 252,000 cubic metres of clean, low-sulphur petroleum... Read more