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PE firm Quadria Capital eyes Singapore SPAC

Private equity firm Quadria Capital is considering setting up a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) to list on the Singapore Exchange, a move which would make it one of the frontrunners to launch a blank-cheque company in the local market, people familiar with the matter said.

Weak case for consolidation within Temasek's property stable

A rundown of Temasek Holdings' stakes in the property stable here may raise questions, from time to time, if any consolidation is due. To answer this question, let's take a look at what they currently hold.

FDI inflows into Asia-Pacific region remain strong over medium term: report

Prospects for foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into the Asia-Pacific region over the medium term remain strong, with China likely to be the top destination for FDI once again, said Oxford Economics in a report on Monday (Oct 11).

Singapore aerospace sector looking to fill 1,000 jobs in next 2 years: Tan See Leng

Aerospace companies in Singapore are looking to fill around 1,000 positions over the next 2 years, Second Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng said on Monday (Oct 11).

EY names 7 category winners for Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021 Singapore awards

Professional services organisation EY on Monday (Oct 11) named 7 entrepreneurs as category winners of its 20th EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021 Singapore awards.

Unvaccinated kids can enter Singapore via VTL scheme

Starting Oct 19, children aged 12 and below who are not vaccinated will be allowed to travel under the vaccinated travel lane (VTL) from VTL countries into Singapore, if they are accompanied by a VTL traveller.

The STI today

Aviation and hospitality stocks gain while STI finishes flat on Monday

Aviation and hospitality-related counters posted strong gains on Monday (Oct 11), even though the broader Singapore market performance remained more muted.