DigitalBridge Appointments Tae Ahn as Head of Asia Capital Formation
US based DigitalBridge Group, Inc. recently announced it has appointed Tae E. Ahn as Managing Director and Head of Asia Capital Formation at DigitalBridge Investment Management, effective immediately. Based in Singapore, he will work alongside DigitalBridge’s existing team with a focus on capital formation, coinvestment and client relationship management across Asia-Pacific. As per the source, […]
Temasek acquires Element Materials Technology
Element Materials Technology (Element), a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, has completed its acquisition by Temasek, a global investor headquartered in Singapore. Temasek has been a minority shareholder in Element since 2019. Temasek has acquired Element from Bridgepoint, whose successful ownership has been an important part of a more than ten fold […]
Microvast reveals Yeelong Tan Balladon as the New Director
Microvast Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MVST), a technology innovator that designs, develops and manufactures lithium-ion battery solutions, recently announced that Yeelong Tan Balladon has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Company,effective as of July 1, 2022. As a Class III director, Ms. Balladon will serve on the Board until the Company’s annual meeting […]
Two-thirds of employees in Singapore would prefer flexibility over a four-day workweek
As the idea of a four-day workweek continues to gain traction across Singapore, new Qualtrics research shows that almost two-thirds of full-time employees in the country (64%) would prefer the flexibility to work whenever they want over one fewer day at work (36%). Flexibility is also a bigger driver of retention (66%) than a four-day […]
KoverNow unlocks Singapore Market Operations with Android based B2C Mobile Insurance App
KoverNow, an insurtech start-up company based in Singapore, has announced that its first Android app is being launched today, along with an enhanced version of its existing iOS app, both providing an easy-to-use interface and services aimed at consumers living in Singapore. This latest KoverNow App features an upgraded user interface and a design aimed […]
Singapore’s SGD35Bln Green Sovereign Bond bolsters Sustainable Finance Capacity
Singapore’s planned Initiative to sell up to SGD35 Billion in ‘Green Bonds’ through 2030 will support for development of the nation’s sustainable financing capabilities, stated the Fitch Ratings. This development will also be focused on aiding the government’s initiatives to establish a green ‘taxonomy’, which among other goals seeks to empower the financial providers to […]
Reason behind growing EV owners in Singapore: YouGov Report
With electric vehicle (EV) ownership in Singapore growing rapidly, latest data from YouGov Profiles reveals factors influencing purchase intention and top brands in the minds of consumers. More than two-fifths of EV owners say ‘protecting the environment’ would be one of their reasons for purchasing an electric car (44%), while around a quarter of EV […]
ADA acquires SingPost Unit in APAC Expansion Drive
ADA has acquired the e-commerce arm of Singapore Post with the objective of fast-tracking its development drive in the Asia Pacific region. Currently, as per Industry sources, the firm operates across ten markets, that comprise Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Vietnam, and South Korea. Srinivas Gattamneni, CEO of ADA, stated: […]
Temasek unveils new investment firm to boost global decarbonization drive
Temasek, recently unveiled GenZero, an investment firm that is focused on boosting the decarbonization solutions globally. This drive is in line with the urgent drive of the hour that is the ongoing climatic crisis. GenZero is an exclusively-owned investment platform firm, that aims to focus on decarbonization solutions with its ability to deploy flexible and […]
85% of Singaporeans got a Covid-19 vaccine on the basis of the quality of customer experience in government
More than 8 in 10 Singaporeans (85%) said the experience provided by government agencies – such as available information and easy to use booking systems – impacted their decision to get a Covid-19 vaccine, according to new Qualtrics research released today. For 41% of respondents, the experience had a significant impact on their decision. At […]
