In this issue

Singapore Business Review Q1 2020

Where to invest your money in 2020
Default risks push investors to avoid weak corporate bonds
Behind the insurance sector's big data push
Where the local spacetech scene is blasting off to
Inside PayPal's Innovation Lab in Singapore
Singapore becomes top choice for governing law

IPO Market Saw Fewer Deals But Higher Proceeds In 2019

Singapore was a small dot amidst a bleak global landscape for initial public offerings (IPO) in 2019, as total proceeds rose over fourfold to $3.13b from 2018’s $730m. The number of IPOs dipped to 11 from 15 in the previous year, according to PwC Singapore.

4 mins

Dealing With The Dynamic Challenges Of F&B In Singapore

In less than five years, the company’s market capitalisation has grown more than 15-fold from below $20m to over $320m today.

3 mins

How Spacetech Is Soaring In Singapore

Many homegrown startups are looking to build cube satellites and laser quantum communication systems.

3 mins

Investors Steer Clear Of Weak Corporate Bonds As Default Risks Rise

With a record amount of maturing debt, companies in struggling sectors will likely face refinancing risks in the new year as investors are going for higher-grade corporate bonds.

5 mins

Where To Invest Your Money In 2020

It is that time of the year again when everyone looks forward to receiving their annual bonuses and working out what to splurge on and what to invest in.

10+ mins

Asheesh Mehra Named Innovator Of The Year For Technology

The visionary and business leader co-led the founding of AntWorks with a purposeful approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI).

2 mins

Insurance Firms Tap Into Big Data For New Products

Total assets of the 50 largest insurers went down 6.47% to $217b in 2019.

3 mins

Singapore Becomes Top Choice For Governing Law

Dispute resolution and cross-border transactionsare becoming two focal points of legal activity, largely thanks to the country’s open regime.

3 mins

Air New Zealand Offers More Flights To New Zealand

New non-stop flight from Singapore to Christchurch and increased capacity of Auckland route.

3 mins

SOCOE spearheads Digital Economy Initiatives in Sarawak with disruptive technologies

Local company improves lives through human-centric technology for the community focused on business solutions.

2 mins

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Singapore Business Review Magazine Description:

Singapore Business Review (SBR) Magazine is a quarterly business magazine published by Charlton Media Group. It was launched in 2001 and is the only local business magazine in Singapore guaranteed to reach senior decision makers in the top 1,700 companies with combined sales of S$692 billion and 94% of listed companies.

SBR is known for its in-depth coverage of the Singaporean business landscape, as well as its insights from leading experts in the field. It covers a wide range of topics related to business, including:

* Industry trends and analysis
* Company profiles and interviews with CEOs
* Government policies and regulations
* Technology and innovation
* Finance and markets
* Leadership and management
* Sustainability and social responsibility

SBR is a must-read for anyone who wants to stay informed about the latest trends and developments in the Singaporean business world. It is also a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the challenges and opportunities facing businesses in Singapore.