Takashi Nakano
Stories by Takashi Nakano
Singapore’s friendly tax rules, subsidies lure the world’s ultra rich
With a strong inflow of wealthy people, financial institutions are focusing on private banking.
Singapore’s Shiok Meats fights for fishery resources
The cultured shrimp meat maker raised a total of $12.6 million in October 2020.
Malaysia Airlines to receive $890m injection from sovereign fund Khazanah
The money will be used to fund business operations through 2025.
Singapore is Asia’s foodtech hub, thanks to state handholding at every step of the way
Bringing down prices, though, remains a challenge.
Singapore seeks to enhance its position as SE Asia’s hub for fintech firms
The island city-state has become a base for B2B fintech firms seeking to operate globally.
Singapore restaurants oppose 30% fees charged by delivery apps
Delivery app fees have become a hot topic in other markets as well.
Razer is counting on 80m gaming customers in SG digital banking bid
A consortium led by Razer is one of 21 candidates applying for 5 new digital banking licenses in SG.
Japan’s Marubeni, SMBC are latest to back Vertex Ventures’s $730m fund
The fund had earlier secured commitments from Risa Partners and Japanese lender Aozora Bank.
This Singapore startup is going against the cashless grain
Its app allows users to make bank account withdrawals at shops, cafes and grocery stores.
