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Singapore businesses can now tap on Nordic region with expanded GIA network
SINGAPORE startups and tech small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can now scale their business and access opportunities in the Nordic region as the Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) pilot programme will be extended to Stockholm, Sweden.
ABS launches initiative for banks to engage with clients on environmental risk issues
THE Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) on Thursday (Apr 21) unveiled an industry standard questionnaire for banks in Singapore to engage their corporate clients on environmental risk issues.
China’s Xi pushes back on sanctions, de-coupling
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CHINESE President Xi Jinping reiterated China’s opposition to unilateral sanctions and “long-arm jurisdiction” in a speech on Thursday, without directly mentioning the West’s punitive actions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
JD, Alibaba stock exodus from New York intensifies
INVESTORS are shifting more of their shares in Chinese e-commerce giants to the Hong Kong market, as Beijing’s efforts have yet to dispel concerns over the companies’ eligibility to remain listed on Wall Street.
Singapore-based halal cosmetics company raises US$55m in Series C funding led by Venturi
BELIEVE has raised US$55 million through a Series C round led by new investor Venturi Partners, announced the consumer products company in a press statement on Thursday (Apr 21).
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Singapore stocks rise for third straight day; STI up 0.4%
SINGAPORE stocks rose for a third consecutive day on Thursday (Apr 21), tracking the positive performance seen in most Asian markets.
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