Business
Bankers need to be curious to navigate the shifting energy landscape: DBS’ Kelvin Wong
Industry players are increasingly concerned about storage and grid capacities, says the lender’s head of energy, renewables and…
Swedan Margen
I focus on highlighting the latest in business and entrepreneurship. I enjoy bringing fresh perspectives to the table and sharing stories that inspire growth and innovation.
Business
Bankers need grit to navigate the shifting energy landscape: DBS’ Kelvin Wong
Industry players are increasingly concerned about storage and grid capacities, says the lender’s head of energy, renewables and…
News
Who Was Kerri-Anne Donaldson? Britain's Got Talent Star Dies by Suicide
Kerri-Anne Donaldson, a beloved performer from Britain's Got Talent, was found dead in her home in Farnborough, Hampshire, in June last…
Culture
Brazil vs Uruguay Live Streaming: How to Watch the CONMEBOL World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Online in the US, UK and India
A struggling Brazil team is set to host second-placed Uruguay in a crucial CONMEBAL World Cup 2026 qualifier, with a big chance to…
Culture
Hungary vs Germany Live Streaming: How to Watch the UEFA Nations League Match Online in the US, UK and India
The international break ends on Tuesday, with the group stage of the latest UEFA Nations League wrapping up this week. In Group C of the…
Culture
Argentina vs Peru Live Streaming: How to Watch the CONMEBOL World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Online in in the US, UK and India
Argentina will host Peru in its final FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier of the year at La Bombonera Stadium in Buenos Aires on Wednesday. The…
Business
US semiconductor firm launches initiative in Singapore for power-efficient AI data centres
APPLIED Materials, the largest US maker of chip-manufacturing equipment, launched an initiative to bring together firms from across the…
Fashion
Resorts World Sentosa gets shortened 2-year licence renewal; Genting blames pandemic for tourism underperformance
THE authorities have renewed the casino licence of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), an integrated resort (IR) operated by Genting Singapore,…
News
Investors rush into safe-haven currencies after Kremlin nuclear doctrine
INVESTORS rushed into safe-haven currencies, including the US dollar, the Swiss franc and the yen, after a warning from Russia over its…
Fashion
Hennessy staff strike over plans to bottle cognac in China
AROUND 500 staff at Hennessy, the cognac manufacturer owned by French luxury giant LVMH, went on strike on Tuesday (Nov 19) to protest…
Business
Cryptoverse: ‘Elation’ as Bitcoin basks in Trump glow
JOE McCann was sitting in his Miami condo, eyes glued to screens flashing with Bitcoin trades as the American election results rolled in.…
Business
Seven & i founding family aims to raise 8 trillion yen for buyout this year: NHK
THE founding Ito family behind Japanese retailer Seven & i aims to raise more than 8 trillion yen (S$70 billion) to take it private by the…
Culture
A Visit to Planet Koren
A new exhibition celebrates the work of the late cartoonist Edward Koren. Source link
Business
US$3 billion raised by S-E Asia IPOs is lowest in almost a decade: Deloitte
But regional outlook for 2025 remains rosy as expected interest rate cuts could create a more favourable environment for listings…
Business
Singapore stocks rise as falling Treasury yields lift global equities; STI up 0.7%
SINGAPORE stocks rose on Tuesday (Nov 19) as Asian indices closed higher and lower US yields boosted emerging markets and commodities. The…
Business
Koh Brothers Eco unit wins S$77.6 million contract for upcoming Toa Payoh development
CATALIST-listed engineering solutions provider Koh Brothers Eco Engineering was awarded a S$77.6 million contract by Sport Singapore…
Business
Swiss watch exports fall again amid plummeting demand in China
SWISS watch exports fell for a second straight month in October as a sharp drop in shipments to China offset growth in the US. Exports of…
Business
China tells local funds to stop buying LGFV bonds via Hong Kong link
CHINA has effectively banned domestic investors from buying offshore yuan bonds issued by local government financing vehicles through its…
Business
Gold hits one-week high on softer dollar; markets await Fed cues
Gold prices climbed to a one-week high on Tuesday (Nov 19), buoyed by a softer US dollar, while the market awaited comments from Federal…
Business
WeWork gives up two Singapore prime locations in sign of co-working woes
WEWORK is giving up space in two prime locations in Singapore, underscoring the company’s challenges in one of its most promising markets.…
Business
Keppel DC Reit unveils S$1-billion unit placement, preferential offer to fund purchase of data centres
THE manager of Keppel DC Reit plans to launch an equity funding exercise to raise gross proceeds of about S$1 billion, it announced on…
Business
Equinix to build 6th Singapore data centre with US$260 million investment
DATA centre operator Equinix is building a sixth data centre in Singapore with an initial investment of US$260 million, the Nasdaq-listed…
Business
DBS, OCBC, UOB, Maybank syndicating Singapore’s biggest loan of S$12 billion for Marina Bay Sands
The 7-year facility, which will be syndicated to other financiers, will refinance an existing S$4b borrowing MARINA Bay Sands is seeking a…
Business
Keppel DC Reit to acquire data centres from Keppel for S$1.4 billion
KEPPEL DC Real Estate Investment Trust (Keppel DC Reit) has proposed to acquire interests in two data centres from a Keppel joint venture…