Tag: SINGAPORE

Indonesia Urged to Take Action on Cross-Border Haze

Thick haze from forest fires covering Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia.

JAKARTA, Oct 29 – Indonesia has been urged to take stronger action to prevent forest fires and reduce cross-border haze. Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, Deputy Speaker of Indonesia’s House of Representatives, said the country should respond to criticism with clear action. He said Malaysia and Singapore had raised concerns about transboundary haze. Therefore, Indonesia should treat […]

Dragonpass Showcases AI-Powered Travel Solutions at ITB Asia 2026

Dragonpass presents AI-powered travel and membership solutions at ITB Asia 2026.

SINGAPORE, 29 October 2026 – Dragonpass showcased its AI-powered travel experiences and membership solutions at ITB Asia 2026 in Singapore. The event took place at Marina Bay Sands from October 21 to 23. It brought together travel businesses and industry professionals to explore new opportunities in tourism. Dragonpass presented its services to show how artificial […]

Invest Malaysia Day 2026 Showcases Growth Opportunities for Singapore Businesses

SINGAPORE,/PRNewswire/ — Building on its longstanding collaboration, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and CIMB Singapore yesterday concluded the inaugural Invest Malaysia Day 2026 in Singapore, bringing together over 200 businesses and investors in Singapore to explore investment insights, business advisory support and partnership opportunities across Malaysia. The forum underscored the growing […]

Downtown East Celebrates Christmas with a Sweet Line-up of Festive Experiences for all Ages!

SINGAPORE, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This yuletide, families looking for Christmas activities in Singapore can look forward to a joyous season of play, discovery and togetherness at Downtown East (DE) by NTUC Club. From November 16 to December 31, 2026, “A Sweet Christmas” will transform the lifestyle destination into a festive wonderland featuring a Christmas market, […]

Visa Partners Singapore Tourism Board to Strengthen Singapore’s Global Destination Appeal

SINGAPORE, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Visa, a global leader in digital payments and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen Singapore’s appeal as a preferred travel destination and to unlock new growth opportunities. The collaboration will focus on three key pillars – driving discovery of Singapore’s […]

Malaysian Man Arrested After Over 4,300 Vape Pods Found Hidden in Van at Singapore Checkpoint

Malaysian Man Arrested After Over 4,300 Vape Pods Found Hidden in Van at Singapore Checkpoint

SINGAPORE, July 30 — A 31-year-old Malaysian man was arrested after Singapore authorities discovered more than 4,300 vape pods concealed inside a Malaysian-registered van attempting to enter the country through the Woodlands Checkpoint. The arrest followed an intelligence-led operation conducted by officers from Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), who intercepted the vehicle for further […]

/C O R R E C T I O N — SMARTLEND FINANCIAL PTE. LTD./

SINGAPORE, June 12 -- SmartLend, a fully digital alternative financing platform, has officially launched in Singapore, offering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) a faster, more transparent way to secure funding.  Apply Once Access All By eliminating third-party brokers and unnecessary costs, SmartLend simplifies the financing process, enabling businesses to compare and obtain loans efficiently without hidden fees. For many SMEs, securing financing from traditional banks remains challenging due to stringent credit requirements and complex application procedures. Those who explore alternative financing often rely on brokers who charge high fees—typically between 3% and 7%—or impose undisclosed costs. SmartLend removes these barriers with a free-to-use platform that provides SMEs with a clear and unbiased view of their financing options, ensuring they secure the best possible funding quickly and cost-effectively. What once took days of paperwork can now be completed in just minutes. By connecting SMEs directly with a network of trusted lenders, SmartLend ensures a transparent and cost-effective borrowing experience. Removing intermediaries benefits both businesses and lenders, creating a more streamlined and efficient financing ecosystem. Unlike traditional loan aggregators, SmartLend's intelligent matching engine prioritises the most cost-effective bank financing first, only recommending alternative lenders when necessary. This ensures businesses always receive the best possible financing terms. According to Danny Phua, CEO of SmartLend, the platform builds upon the success of Smart Towkay, a comparison platform that has helped over 5,000 SMEs secure more than S$100 million in funding. However, the process was still largely manual, requiring businesses to sift through offers and handle paperwork. SmartLend takes this further by automating the entire journey—from loan matching to application—providing businesses with a seamless, digital-first experience. By integrating automation, SmartLend makes alternative financing more accessible, efficient, and borrower-friendly. Beyond business loans, SmartLend is expanding its offerings to include property equity term loans, allowing SMEs to unlock capital using their assets, providing them with greater financial flexibility. Future features will include an instant property valuation tool, enabling businesses to assess their assets in real time, and a document vault, allowing SMEs to track and manage loans across multiple lenders from a single platform. Phua emphasised that the platform's goal is to empower SMEs by giving them full control over their financing journey without unnecessary delays or consultancy costs. With its innovative approach, SmartLend is set to transform the way businesses in Singapore access funding, making alternative financing more transparent, accessible, and cost-effective. -- PRNewswire -- Source: SMARTLEND FINANCIAL PTE. LTD. 

SINGAPORE, June 12 — SmartLend, a fully digital alternative financing platform, has officially launched in Singapore, offering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) a faster, more transparent way to secure funding. Apply Once Access All By eliminating third-party brokers and unnecessary costs, SmartLend simplifies the financing process, enabling businesses to compare and obtain loans efficiently without hidden fees. […]

Longbridge Group Opens New Singapore Headquarters at Asia Square, Marina Bay

HONG KONG, June 19 -- Longbridge Group today officially opened its new Singapore office at Asia Square Tower 2, in the heart of the Marina Bay financial district. This is the first of 2 offices that Longbridge Group will be opening in Singapore, with the second one opening Q4 2026.  This will be a first among online brokerages in Singapore. The move marks a significant milestone for the group, solidifying its presence in Singapore as the company's headquarters, in one of the city-state's most prominent business addresses and signalling a deepened long-term commitment to the region.    Longbridge Group is a leading fintech company operating across three core business segments: Securities, Technology, and AI. Through its retail brokerage platform Longbridge, its institutional trading solutions arm LONGPORT Whale, and its AI-native financial infrastructure platform LongbridgeAI, the group serves a global base of retail investors, institutional clients, quantitative researchers, and developers. With offices across Singapore, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, the United States, and New Zealand, Longbridge Group combines deep financial market expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver next-generation investment experiences. "Singapore is not a new market for us, we have been here for our users have been here since the beginning," said Nowa Zhu, Group CEO and co-founder. "What's new is that we can finally say: come find us. Longbridge is now a more prominent presence in your city, and we're here to stay." Singapore's position as Asia's premier financial centre makes it the natural home for Longbridge Group's office. As a global hub for capital markets, regulatory innovation, and technology talent, Singapore provides the ideal platform from which Longbridge can deliver world-class fintech services to investors across Asia and beyond. The city-state's open economy, robust regulatory framework, and connectivity to global markets align directly with Longbridge Group's ambition to build trusted, technology-driven financial infrastructure for a global audience. The new office is located at Asia Square, one of Marina Bay's most recognisable business addresses, placing Longbridge Group at the centre of Singapore's financial district. To mark the occasion, the team welcomed the new space with a lion dance and a pineapple rolling ceremony, a beloved Singaporean tradition rooted in the Hokkien phrase ong lai, meaning "fortune arrives." The office opening is the first of two milestones for Longbridge in Singapore this year. The upcoming Longbridge Cafe, the brand's first in Southeast Asia, will open at a separate Singapore location later in 2026, further cementing the group's presence in the city. Across its three business segments, Longbridge Group continues to achieve strong momentum. On the Securities side, Longbridge has expanded its trading infrastructure to support multi-market access for retail investors across Asia, growing its user base and deepening product offerings in equities, options, and fixed income. In Technology, LONGPORT Whale has broadened its suite of multi-asset, multi-market solutions for institutional clients including brokers, banks, and family offices, with an increasing number of partnerships across the region. On the AI front, LongbridgeAI has accelerated development of its agent-native financial data and trading infrastructure platform, positioning Longbridge Group at the forefront of the industry's shift toward AI-driven investing. -- PRNewswire -- Source: Longbridge Group    

HONG KONG, June 19 — Longbridge Group today officially opened its new Singapore office at Asia Square Tower 2, in the heart of the Marina Bay financial district. This is the first of 2 offices that Longbridge Group will be opening in Singapore, with the second one opening Q4 2026. This will be a first among […]

Arrivia and KrisFlyer Expand Partnership to Launch Cruise Redemptions with Miles

SINGAPORE, June 8 -- arrivia and KrisFlyer, the lifestyle rewards programme of the Singapore Airlines Group, are elevating member benefits with the launch of cruise bookings using KrisFlyer miles. This enhanced partnership offers KrisFlyer members expanded opportunities to utilise miles through KrisFlyer Cruise, arrivia's exclusive cruise platform. This enhanced partnership enables members to unlock high-value cruise holidays through KrisFlyer Cruise, arrivia's dedicated cruise platform, giving members more meaningful ways to use their miles. Now, members can redeem KrisFlyer miles on an extensive selection of cruise itineraries offered by over 40 world-leading cruise lines. With this latest enhancement, members can redeem KrisFlyer miles for a cruise or combine miles and cash  to unlock greater flexibility and access higher-value travel experiences, across over 30,000 itineraries operated by renowned cruise lines, including Royal Caribbean International, Disney Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, and more. These sailings span destinations worldwide, including key growth regions such as Southeast Asia and Australia, reflecting rising demand for cruise travel. KrisFlyer members can continue to earn 2 KrisFlyer miles for every USD 1 spent on cruise fares, creating an ecosystem where members can both earn and redeem within the same category, driving deeper engagement with the programme. John Williams, Chief Operating Officer (COO), arrivia International, said, "This partnership is about giving KrisFlyer members more meaningful ways to use their miles. Cruises represent one of the fastest-growing and highest-value travel categories, and by offering cruising as a redemption option to KrisFlyer members, we are enabling members to access more rewarding experiences while helping drive stronger engagement within the programme. With thousands of sailings globally and dedicated cruise specialists, we are making cruise more accessible than ever."    Easy Steps to Book a Cruise Visit https://krisflyercruise.com Log in with KrisFlyer membership details Browse and select from thousands of itineraries Book online or connect with cruise experts for personalized assistance The launch comes at a pivotal time, as cruising continues its strong growth trajectory globally and across Asia Pacific. In 2025, the cruise industry reached a record 37.2 million passengers worldwide, marking a 7.5% year-on-year increase, with continued momentum expected in the years ahead. As demand for cruise travel rises and repeat intent remains strong, KrisFlyer members can now enjoy a more seamless travel journey that extends beyond air travel into end-to-end holiday experiences at sea.   Social Media & Website Instagram: @KrisflyerCruise KrisFlyer Cruise Website: https://krisflyercruise.com/ ABOUT KRISFLYER: KrisFlyer is the lifestyle rewards programme of the Singapore Airlines Group, with over 11.8 million members worldwide. Members enjoy extensive earn and redemption opportunities across flights, shopping, dining and travel experiences through Singapore Airlines, Scoot, KrisShop, Kris+, Pelago and more than 1,700 global partner brands. ABOUT ARRIVIA: arrivia is a global leader in travel loyalty and rewards solutions, helping brands expand redemption ecosystems and drive deeper member engagement through high-value travel experiences and technology-enabled loyalty solutions. --  PRNewswire --  Source: arrivia

SINGAPORE, June 8 — arrivia and KrisFlyer, the lifestyle rewards programme of the Singapore Airlines Group, are elevating member benefits with the launch of cruise bookings using KrisFlyer miles. This enhanced partnership offers KrisFlyer members expanded opportunities to utilise miles through KrisFlyer Cruise, arrivia’s exclusive cruise platform. This enhanced partnership enables members to unlock high-value cruise holidays […]

DayOne Data Centers Announces Final Closing of its Series C Equity Financing at US$4.5 Billion

SINGAPORE, June 5 -- DayOne Data Centers Limited ("DayOne"), a Singapore-headquartered global digital infrastructure platform, today announced the final closing of its Series C equity financing with total gross proceeds of US$4.5 billion. The Series C round was led by existing investors Coatue and Hillhouse, now DayOne's two largest shareholders, with participation from notable new investors including the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) and Achi Capital Partners. Since its inception in 2022, DayOne has secured more than 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of total bookings for capacity in Asia Pacific and Europe, making it one of the largest and fastest-growing international digital infrastructure platforms. The Series C equity financing is expected to enable DayOne to accelerate its expansion in key markets including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong SAR, Finland and Spain. DayOne may continue to consider additional equity and debt financing options in the private and public markets, subject to its funding needs, market conditions and other considerations. About DayOne Data Centers DayOne Data Centers Limited ("DayOne") is a Singapore-headquartered global digital infrastructure platform that develops and operates next-generation data centers, with a footprint across markets in Asia Pacific and Europe. Trusted by leading global hyperscalers and enterprises, DayOne designs, builds and operates high-capacity, AI-ready campuses with speed, scale and reliability. Powered by its proprietary integrated delivery model and proven track record of pioneering and scaling new markets, DayOne unlocks strategic capacity to meet accelerating critical infrastructure demands. Established in 2022, DayOne has data center campuses in operation or under development in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong SAR, Finland and Spain. For more information, visit dayonedc.com. Important Notice This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities of DayOne or any other entities. This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements about DayOne's or certain of its investors' beliefs and expectations regarding DayOne's business, operations and prospects. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. -- PRNewswire -- Source: DayOne Data Centers Limited

SINGAPORE, June 5 — DayOne Data Centers Limited (“DayOne”), a Singapore-headquartered global digital infrastructure platform, today announced the final closing of its Series C equity financing with total gross proceeds of US$4.5 billion. The Series C round was led by existing investors Coatue and Hillhouse, now DayOne’s two largest shareholders, with participation from notable new […]