sif global programme for young social entrepreneurs returns in 2021

SIF global programme for young social entrepreneurs returns in 2021

Singapore International Foundation’s Young Social Entrepreneurs global programme is back this year as a digital experience, undeterred by restrictions imposed by the pandemic to continue nurturing young global changemakers.
charting course of land price frenzy

Charting course of land price frenzy

The State Bank of Vietnam is closely monitoring the real estate market to avoid any breakdowns as a large-scale land fever has gripped the country in recent months. Dr. Phan Minh Ngoc, senior credit research analyst at Bondcritic Ltd. in Singapore, writes about the ramifications of the situation.
singapores draper startup acquires hatch ventures vietnam

Singapore's Draper Startup acquires Hatch Ventures Vietnam

Draper Startup House, a global network of spaces connected to services, education, and investment, announced today that it has acquired Hatch Ventures Vietnam (HATCH!), a startup ecosystem builder. The deal brings to Draper a presence in Vietnam, and enables HATCH! access to the Draper Venture Network.
pegasus inks agreement with banyan tree to manage dhawa quy nhon resort

Pegasus inks agreement with Banyan Tree to manage Dhawa Quy Nhon Resort

Pegasus Investment and Consultancy JSC - a flagship education institution from Singapore, and Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts today signed a hotel management agreement to operate Dhawa Quy Nhon Vietnam upon the completion of the resort, expected in 2023.
proposals for phu quoc dream of a second singapore

Proposals for Phu Quoc dream of a second Singapore

The island real estate market is awaiting another hot wave on Phu Quoc Island as the prime minister has issued Decision No.486/QD-TTg, approving the partial adjustment of the master plan of the top tourism destination in Kien Giang province until 2030.
quick cash alternative in international bonds

Quick cash alternative in international bonds

Besides domestic cash and traditional corporate bonds, Vietnamese conglomerates are actively seeking to raise foreign funds by jumping on the international convertible bonds bandwagon – a viable approach to maximise their capital efficiency and enhance their international reputation.
ever evolving makeup of the cptpp

Ever-evolving makeup of the CPTPP

The delivery of a formal letter of intent from the United Kingdom to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has launched a renewed flurry of interest in this trade deal. But what does it take to join?
abc world asia leads 24 million series b round in kim dental

ABC World Asia leads $24 million Series B round in Kim Dental

ABC World Asia, the Singapore-based private equity fund focused on impact investing across Asia, today announced that it has led a $24 million Series B round in Kim Dental – one of Vietnam’s leading dental system operators – alongside existing backer Aura Private Equity and others. The new capital will further support Kim Dental with expanding the delivery of affordable and reliable oral healthcare services across Vietnam.
vsip accelerates development of amenities for sun casa and sun casa central

VSIP accelerates development of amenities for Sun Casa and Sun Casa Central

Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) is building a full range of amenities for Sun Casa and Sun Casa Central residents to create an ideal space to work, live, and play.
amazon announces first renewable energy project in singapore

Amazon announces first renewable energy project in Singapore

Amazon is the world’s largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy, and on March 19 has announced the first renewable energy project in Singapore, a 62MW solar project made up of a series of solar panels mounted on a ground system.
igloo shakes hands loship and mobifone to launch digital insurance services in vietnam

Igloo shakes hands Loship and MobiFone to launch digital insurance services in Vietnam

Igloo, an insurtech company based in Singapore, officially launched in Vietnam through a cooperation with two major partners, Mobifone and Loship.
swancity announces collaboration with mitsubishi estate in vietnam

SwanCity announces collaboration with Mitsubishi Estate in Vietnam

SwanCity Vietnam and Mitsubishi Estate announced their partnership in a project led by SwanCity in SwanBay, combining the first's market-leading development platform and brand with the latter’s global expertise in real estate investment and development.
singapores fertility rate falls to historic low in 2020

Singapore's fertility rate falls to historic low in 2020

Singapore's fertility rate declined to a record low in a decade last year, according to data in Q4 2020 of the Singapore Demographic Bulletins.
singapore airlines first in world to pilot covid 19 travel pass

Singapore Airlines first in world to pilot COVID-19 travel pass

Singapore Airlines said on March 8 that next week, it will use a coronavirus digital travel pass in a trial.
malaysias tenaga makes foray into vietnamese solar market

Malaysia's Tenaga makes foray into Vietnamese solar market

Tenaga Nasional Bhd.'s (TNB) wholly-owned subsidiary TNB Renewables Sdn., Bhd. will acquire a 39 per cent stake in a 21.6MW project comprising of five rooftop solar plants in Vietnam from Singapore’s Sunseap Group.