Finance
Fintech unicorn Ppro eyes India expansion, Japan entry: CEO
Company partners with UPI payments system in world's most populous country
Singapore
Books
Book review: Exploring the lives of Asia's 'visible invisibles'
Authors pay tribute to migrant workers who keep regional economies running
Business deals
GIC to buy Japan logistics assets from Blackstone for $800m
Warehouse purchase is Japan's highest-valued real estate deal this year
Climate Change
Temasek-owned investor GenZero eyes sustainable aviation fuels
Singapore investment company weighs bets on green energy like hydrogen power
Property
Singapore doubles tax for foreigners' home purchases
City-state raises duty to 60% from 30% to cool hot real estate market
Finance
Superapp Grab's digital bank launches instant loans in Singapore
Virtual lender GXS expands product line for gig workers and digital natives
DealStreetAsia
Singapore's Cosmose AI raises funds; valuation jumps to $500m
Offline shopping analytics company's customers include LVMH and Estee Lauder
DealStreetAsia
Singapore EV battery startup Oyika secures $8.75m in funding
Thai smart energy company Banpu Next invests amount as part of Series B round
Business trends
Singapore's Japan M&A tops annual record by April at $2.65bn
GIC and bargain hunters behind record pace of investments
Technology
Southeast Asia taxi, food delivery companies eye tourism windfall
Foodpanda partners with Tada, while Grab expands ties with Asian superapps
Climate Change
Singapore to tighten 'greenwashing' audit as climate finance grows
Regulator MAS drawing up framework to clarify boundaries for companies
DealStreetAsia
Australia and Singapore AI startup Cortical Labs raises $10m
Funding round led by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing's Horizons Ventures
Technology
Google, Meta lift AI stakes in Asia amid ChatGPT hype
Facebook parent taps emerging tech for region's 'next billion users'
Economy
Singapore exports in March fall 8.3%, less than forecast
City-state's non-oil domestic outflows declined for 6 straight months
Arts
Art SG propels Singapore to creative big leagues
New art fair puts city-state on map for galleries and collectors alike
Economy
Singapore pauses monetary tightening as Q1 growth slows to 0.1%
Central bank keeps policy unchanged for first time in 2 years
COVID vaccines
Moderna eyes local COVID vaccines for Japan, other countries
Chief Medical Officer Paul Burton highlights room for region-specific shots
Finance
Thailand, Japan and Vietnam lag in Asia's digital payments rush
Cash remains vital in many nations despite declining usage across region: report
Announcements
Nikkei, Singapore's SPH Media to collaborate on digital tech
Groups to collaborate on improving data analytics and talent development
Work
Singapore favors AI, alternative food talent in new visa scheme
Analysts say upcoming point-based criteria makes companies rethink hiring
