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Are Singapore VCs Losing Out To ICOs?

Funds raised by ICOs have already overtaken angel and seed venture capital (VC) funding, raising more than US$550m for issuers globally, compared to the US$300m raised from VC firms by June of last year.

The digitalisation saga of Singapore banks: what's next after the boom?

As the country’s economy goes up, the banking sector braces for further digital break through.

Singapore's Slight Tilt Towards Broad-Based Growth

A more balanced expansion is in the cards for Singapore in 2018, raising optimism for a sustained recovery following a better-than-expected 2017.

The Death Of An Accelerator: Why Programmes Are Going Bust In Singapore

muru-D’s untimely exit raises concerns about corporate reliance of accelerator models.

Singapore Revs Up Renewables Push Amidst Solar And Carbon Tax Uncertainties

It has trialled the Open Electricity Market and announced a carbon tax, but operational doubts persist.

Retail's Saving Grace: Singapore Malls Embrace Activity-Based Tenants

Gyms, health centers, and virtual reality arcades are estimated to occupy 50% of the island’s retail mix.

IPOs Hardest Hit By Trade War

Aside from weighing on Singapore’s economy, trade tensions between the U.S. and China have pushed back IPO deals in the country.

OCBC And UOB Tap NETS For E-Payments

OCBC Bank and UOB customers can now digitally store their NETS ATM bankcards on the NETSPay mobile app.

Brands Turn To Pop-Ups Amidst Exits

American apparel brands are struggling in Singapore as seen in the back to back exits reported earlier this year.

A Tale Of Two Wages: Pay Rise Can Go Up To 15% Whilst Expats' Salaries Fall 15%

Majority of the sectors in Singapore are poised for a stable rate of salary increases at 3%-15% this year. On another end of the spectrum, expats’ salaries are on a continuous decline.

Singapore's Economy Could Suffer From The US-China Row

Some also flagged potential dampening effects on investments and business sentiment as early as the second quarter of 2018.

ICO Boom Threatens Singapore's VC Scene

Questions are raised as to the future role of venture capital firms, especially if ICOs become an effective and sustainable avenue for startups to raise funds versus traditional venture capital funding.

Is The Worst Over For Singapore's Embattled REITS?

Rents have been in a three-year slump but analysts foresee a recovery.

Swiss Excellence With A Singaporean Touch

Hilti Singapore is set to bringing state-of-the-art digital solutions as an answer to local construction sectors woes. VP Bank caters to its clients individualised needs with top-notch advisory services.

Will Banks Suffer From The Escalating Trade Tension?

Some also flagged potential dampening effects on investmentsand business sentiment as early as the second quarter of 2018.

Zendesk's Customer Care Solutions Boost The Rapid Expansion Of Circles.Life

With Singapores fourth telcos aggressive expansion plans, Circles.life needed all the help it could get in keeping up with burgeoning demand and expectations of its customers.

Will Big Banks' Fully Digital Home Loan Solutions Threaten Proptech Players?

The landscape could be rewarding to banks as shown by OCBC that boosted home loans by $200m.

Casino Operators Jockey For Position In Japan Amidst Challenges In Singapore

Genting Singapore has started to hire a Japanese team to prepare for the bid.

Which Singaporean Companies Will Reach Unicorn Status In 2019?

In the mythical world of venture capital investing, the most prized animal of all is the unicorn which is a startup valued at over US$1b.

A Glance At Panasonic Factory Solutions Asia Pacific's Indoor Urban Farming Revolution

The company’s vision is to offer advanced systems and solutions in the urban farming industry to promote sustainable healthy lifestyle globally.

Will 2017 See The “ Great Adjustment ”?

After entering a bleak forest of slow growth and restructuring in 2016, investment banks can look forward to a relatively brighter 2017 amidst a fintech-influenced, compliance-heavy environment.

Insurance Firms Play Catch Up With Digital Disruptors

Traditional business models are transformed to address emerging needs.

Luxury Co-Working Spaces On The Rise

Stepping into The Work Project’sco-working spaces, the experience is more akin to checking into a high-end hotel rather than clocking into a bustling open-space office.

Bike-Sharing Firms Hit A Dead End In Singapore As Mobike Exits Scene

The faltering bike-sharing industry in Singapore was dealt another heavy blow when Mobike applied to surrender its licence to the Land Transport Authority (LTA), raising questions about the sustainability of the business model in a city where last-mile transport issues remain unresolved.

Hyperscale Data Centres On Track As Big Techs Move In

This translates to around 95MW per year on average although this tapers off slightly to just 58MW annually without the Facebook development.

Is Death Looming For Bank Branches?

With the use of mobile banking in Singapore easily overtaking physical branch interactions by 15% in the past year, there is some question whether doing a financial transaction in branches still remains relevant for a population that has gotten used to living their life in front of a screen.

Pure Diamond Farm Eyes Us$200m On ICO To Fuel Growth Of Lab-grown Diamonds Business

Two-thirds of the fund will go to plant and equipment investment, intellectual property rights, and R&D.

Why High-end, Michelin-star Restaurants Are Shutting Down In Singapore

Singapore is perhaps not at a juncture which can wholeheartedly accept luxury restaurants, an analyst said.

Growth Slows Down In The Face Of A Full-blown Trade War

The worst is yet to come as analysts warn that the brewing US-China trade war puts Singapores exports-driven growth prospects in peril.

Why Singapore Ranks As The Third Most Favourable Country In The World For ICOs

Eleven of the 100 largest ICOs in the world, ranked by funds raised, are held by firms in Singapore.