Business Spotlight
Asia's rising interest rates boost banks -- but risks grow for 2023
Lenders in Japan and China lag peers enjoying fatter borrowing margins
Singapore
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Indian human resources tech startup BetterPlace raises $40m
Company will use funds to boost AI capability, strengthen other technology
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Singapore firm targets bigger fund to invest in alternative proteins
Good Startup plans to pour up to $10m into emerging sector in 2023
Property
From Hong Kong to Malaysia, property markets set to decline: IMF
Shift in interest rate cycle creates 'downside risks', organization says
International relations
Indonesia parliament approves extradition treaty with Singapore
Accord seen as helping bring to justice people accused of embezzling state money
Caixin
Singapore mulls dumping 20% stake in CK Hutchison's port business
State-controlled PSA reviews portfolio as Hong Kong cargo volumes decline
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India's Bumble Bee raises $37m to make autonomous air taxis
Bengaluru-based startup plans to launch prototype in April
Transportation
From Singapore to Japan, Asian airlines rush to ramp up routes
SIA inks deals as rivals like JAL and AirAsia expand flights despite risks
Women's Wealth
From Singapore to Silicon Valley, female founders fight for funds
Women-run startups underfunded despite high returns
Opinion
Skill shortage threatens Asia's 'future food' ambitions
Region lacks adequate training programs for alternative protein production
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Singapore's ShopBack bags $30m from Australia's Westpac
Cashback platform has been bolstering its leadership team
Technology
Singapore's gig economy braces for 'complex' safety net rules
ASEAN's first protections for platform workers have regional implications
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Singapore-based financial admin startup Osome raises $25m
Company digitizes accounting and compliance services for SMEs
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Indonesia auto-finance startup Broom lines up new funding
Company provides short-term loans for car dealers
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Singapore's Silverstrand invests $15.5m in Dutch aquaculture fund
Established in 2013, Netherlands-based Aqua-Spark focuses on SMEs
Cryptocurrencies
Singapore's Temasek to review FTX crypto deal after $275m hit
City-state's finance minister admits reputational damage for state investor
Politics
Singapore's parliament strikes down ban on gay sex
Legislators repeal controversial law but move to cement traditional marriage
Transportation
Gojek teams up with top Singapore taxi firm to ease driver crunch
Indonesian ride-hailer aims to tap ComfortDelGro's fleet of 10,000 cabs
Technology
From Sea to GoTo, tech layoffs mount in ASEAN: 4 things to know
Region's platforms hit brakes on aggressive hiring amid market chill
Economy
Singapore sees 2023 GDP growth as low as 0.5% as exports slump
City-state trims Q3 figure for this year, expects 'around 3.5%' expansion in 2022
