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Blank-cheque companies in Asian financial hubs show little results
State-owned investment fund had written off $275mn holdings in Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto group
More businesses are ‘Singapore-washing’ as US-China relations deteriorate
The city state has a ringside seat for the shifting investment patterns caused by US-China tensions
Loss comes as bankrupt crypto exchange distances itself from founder Sam Bankman-Fried
Carrier’s policy change comes as city-state is set to introduce anti-discrimination legislation
City seeks to attract retail investors by shifting towards clear rules
City-state’s stance appears out of sync with younger generation and international rivals
Plus, Washington’s brain drain problem and a Chinese spy story
High-profile failures this year have sharpened focus
Singaporean mixed martial arts promoter prioritises investment to build fan base
City-state is struggling to balance credibility with innovation after the crash in digital assets
Unusual, often sustainable materials — from dog hair to cow dung — were used to create innovative furnishings
Schools in the region are expanding and offering students exposure to some of the world’s fastest-growing markets. Plus: China’s business education reform; a look at paternalistic leadership and Australia’s aim to draw back international students
Regional rivals set to benefit as number of overseas students slides
City-state’s forthcoming events should more than lift the spirits of local shareholders
UK Conservatives select Liz Truss to replace Boris Johnson as Britain’s next prime minister
Lender says market better-suited to established institutions that can offer greater consumer protection
Beijing’s talk of ‘going after the entrepreneurs’, its draconian Covid lockdowns and a growing hostility to China from the west all make the city-state an attractive place to reside
Regulator says further measures are required ‘to reduce consumer harm’
Commodities group’s near-collapse precipitated by highly critical reports on its accounting practices
City-state also plans to change constitution to ‘protect’ heterosexual definition of marriage
Chinese companies lead a rush among groups looking to expand in city-state seen as a haven
A total of 590 funds have registered as Variable Capital Companies since structure was launched in 2020
City-state should look elsewhere for poultry after Malaysia’s export ban on key ingredient
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