Singapore

SIA cuts down net loss to $409m in Q1

The airline saw a net loss of $1.12b in the same period last year.

SIA cuts down net loss to $409m in Q1

The airline saw a net loss of $1.12b in the same period last year.

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.

MAS, France complete wholesale cross-border payment experiment using CBDC

It simulated cross-border transactions involving multiple CBDCs on a common network.

Citi appoints 5 Singaporeans to senior positions across APAC

This includes the new head of Integrated Corporate Bank for its Taiwan business.

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.

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.

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.