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Singapore needs more inclusive tech innovation and partnerships to spur global recovery: DPM Heng

Singapore needs more inclusive tech innovation and partnerships to spur global recovery: DPM Heng

Dec 7, 2020

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 businesses and workers amid the economic fallout.

SPAC listings hit a record high in 2020 — but what are these ‘shell companies’?

SPAC listings hit a record high in 2020 — but what are these ‘shell companies’?

Nov 22, 2020

SINGAPORE — The past year saw a record number of listings by special purpose acquisition companies — better known as SPACs, but these “shell companies” are hardly a modern phenomenon.

Abrupt halt to Ant IPO stuns investors in S’pore and abroad

Abrupt halt to Ant IPO stuns investors in S’pore and abroad

Nov 5, 2020

$50b dual listing saw a lot more interest than usual from Singapore investors, say brokers.

Ant IPO debacle prompts rethink on China fintechs

Ant IPO debacle prompts rethink on China fintechs

Nov 5, 2020

Push for fintechs to have more skin in the game could increase their accountability, cut excessive consumer leverage.