Singapore fintech GoBear folds business after six years
FINANCIAL services firm GoBear on Tuesday announced that it will close the business after six years due to its inability to raise more funds to continue operations amid the global pandemic.
Vaccines to hasten rebound of small and mid caps: DBS
SMALL- and mid-cap (SMC) stocks in Singapore are expected to catch up with the larger caps on attractive valuations against the backdrop of positive Covid-19 vaccine developments this year, says DBS...
Kori Holdings unit bags S$81.2m in six contracts
CONSTRUCTION services firm Kori Holdings on Monday announced that its subsidiary, Kori Construction, has clinched six contracts in three projects worth an aggregate of S$81.2 million between...
Grab's Ebitda unlikely to breakeven before 2023: Moody's
MOODY's Investors Service has assigned a first-time B3 corporate family rating (CFR) to Grab Holdings to reflect the firm's leading position in key regional markets as well as uncertainties around...
Asiapac social bonds closing in on US$10b; robust growth seen for 2021
THE urgent need to fund Asia's prolonged fight against the pandemic has spilled over into the region's capital markets, via the issuance of social bonds that has more than tripled since the onset...
Surge in festive takeaways at hotels, restaurants
HOTELS and restaurants are seeing a spike in festive takeaways this year as dining-in restrictions have forced many to keep their celebrations at home.
91,300 job openings available, most are for long-term PMET roles
SINGAPORE's job market has largely stabilised, with unemployment slowing since August amid job support measures and the gradual recovery from the virus fallout.
Tech inclusion will ensure that no one is left behind: analysts
THE pace of digital revolution has picked up amid the Covid-19 havoc as disruptive technologies give rise to new business models and jobs in Singapore.
Singapore needs more inclusive tech innovation and partnerships to spur global recovery: DPM Heng
SINGAPORE can contribute to global recovery by taking on a more inclusive and collaborative approach in deepening its tech capabilities, as the local tech sector continues to be a bright spot for...
In a world's first, Singaporeans get aggregated view of finances across banks
SINGAPORE has launched the world's first system that allows its citizens to consolidate their financial information across seven major banks and relevant government agencies.