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Why R&D labs in Hong Kong are scarce
Why R&D labs in Hong Kong are scarce
The demand for medical office buildings in Hong Kong is high, but hard to get.
Three out of five millennials feel anxious or stressed all the time: study
Singapore millennials were found to be more stressed than the global average.
China Youran Dairy estimates $3.2b net proceeds in global offering
It set its offer price at $6.98 per share.
Seven in 10 Singaporeans unsatisfied with generic bank credit offers: study
Almost four-fifths (76%) of Singaporean consumers are not satisfied with generic credit offers from their banks, with 24% willing to offer more information in exchange for better rates or lower fees, a FICO study revealed.
HKTB eyes new scheme to boost vaccine drive
The Hong Kong Tourism Board will reward those who have taken their vaccine shots.
SIA Group passenger capacity recovers 27% of pre-pandemic levels in May
The group’s air cargo capacity leaped to 72.9%.
Growing exodus of junior bankers poses talent shortage for banks in Asia: report
Even raises of up to 30% has failed to stop junior investment bankers from leaving.
UOB renames YOLO credit card to UOB EVOL card
Targeting Gen Z customers, the card offers 8% cashback on online purchases.
Gov’t grooms Singapore as regional green finance hub
This comes as opportunities arise from sustainability drives.
CapitaLand subsidiaries to develop $146.2m property in the US
The property is a 678-bed student accommodation in South Carolina.
Indonesia leads SEA in rising online technical consumer goods sales
Online sales of technical consumer goods in the region rose to 43% in Q1.
OTS Holdings debuts on SGX Catalist
The company behind Golden Bridge luncheon meat launched a successful initial public offering.
Singapore firms sitting ducks for ransomware attacks: study
Firms have paid as much as $1.87m when their data was held hostage.
MAS extends US$60b swap arrangement with US Fed
Since its launch in March 2020, the MAS USD Facility has provided US$25b to banks.
Embattled Hyflux assets may go for less than $200m in liquidation: report
This is only a fraction of the amount creditors are claiming.
AstraZeneca HK, Lippo Healthcare partner for health innovation in GBA
The collaboration will address healthcare challenges in treating chronic diseases.
SGX, Nasdaq opens path to global market for Asia Pacific GSS bond issuers
The partnership will expand the network to 650 issuers and at least 6,500 bonds.