Singapore

Singapore’s private healthcare fragmentation spurs rise of integrated, tech-driven platforms [interview]

As digital transformation accelerates across industries, Singapore’s private healthcare sector is facing a critical bottleneck: while medical innovation and digital tools are advancing rapidly, the underlying infrastructure connecting providers, insurers, and patients remains fragmented.

India’s tech firm Wipro to acquire IT unit Mindsprint of Singapore’s agribusiness Olam for $291M, signs $1B deal

India's AI-power technology company Wipro will acquire Mindsprint, the technology subsidiary of Singapore's agribusiness Olam Group, for S$375 million ($291 million) cash, as part of a broader strategic partnership that includes a long-term digital transformation deal valued at over $1 billion.

Singapore’s GIC invests in Japanese lifestyle retail company SAZABY LEAGUE

GIC, the Singapore-based institutional investor, has become Japanese lifestyle retail company SAZABY LEAGUE, Ltd's minority equity partner.

Western Union completes acquisition of Dash from Singtel

Global payment firm Western Union announced Wednesday that, following receipt of all required regulatory approvals, it has completed its acquisition of Dash (Singcash Pte. Ltd), the Singapore-based digital wallet previously owned by Singtel.

Singapore elevates national standard for EV charging systems to support safer charging infrastructure

To support the continued expansion of Singapore’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network and the adoption of emerging charging technologies, the national EV charging standard, Technical Reference 25 (TR25:2022) will be elevated to a Singapore Standard, SS 722 with effect from April 1, 2026, Enterprise Singapore said Tuesday.

TikTok invests $125M in Vietnam

TikTok has invested $125 million in Ho Chi Minh City, the southern economic hub of Vietnam, the municipal Department of Finance said on Thursday.

Grab, WeRide officially launch Singapore’s first autonomous public ride service

Grab, the Singapore-based superapp, in partnership with WeRide, the China-based autonomous driving technology firm, have on Wednesday officially commenced public operations for the (autonomously intelligent ride (Ai.R) service in Punggol.

GIC announces leadership appointments and widening global network of experts

GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, has on Wednesday announced leadership appointments and widening global network of experts.

Singapore’s Circulate Capital raises $220M for Asia fund

Circulate Capital, the Singapore-based investment manager, has raised $220 million for the first close of Circulate Capital Asia II.

E-commerce platform Carousell, Shopee-affiliated courier SPX Express expand delivery network

Carousell Singapore, an e-commerce platform, has expanded its delivery services through a partnership with SPX Express, a courier affiliated with e-commerce platform Shopee, providing additional options for users to send and receive secondhand items.