As much as S$9 billion in annual liquidity could flow into Singapore equities under the new scheme, the bank says Read more at The Business Times.
How Asia is Positioning Itself as a Global Crypto Hub
For global exchanges and fintech firms, the practical consequence is that an Asia strategy no longer means a single office in Singapore or Tokyo. It means licensed entities in each major jurisdiction, ...
Construction, defence among sectors to watch in Singapore amid geopolitical tensions: analysts
Thilan Wickramasinghe, head of research at Maybank Securities, said such initiatives could amount to a projected S$100 billion through to 2030 and beyond. Total construction demand in Singapore is ...
OCBC Introduces Tokenized Gold Investment Fund on Ethereum and Solana Networks
Singapore’s OCBC has launched GOLDX, Southeast Asia’s first tokenized physical gold fund on Ethereum and Solana ...
Singapore to invest more than S$100m in maritime research over next five years: Jeffrey Siow
SINGAPORE: More than S$100 million will be set aside over the next five years to fund research and development in the maritime sector under a new blueprint, said Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow ...
Ryobi Systems Establishes a New Investment Management Subsidiary in Singapore
Ryobi Systems Co., Ltd. established a new investment management subsidiary, Ryobi International Investment Pte. Ltd., in Singapore in December 2025, and began operations in March 2026.The new company ...
Singapore’s OCBC launches tokenized gold fund on Ethereum and Solana
OCBC, one of Singapore’s largest banking and financial services corporations, has launched a tokenized physical gold fund, with the underlying token, GOLDX, issued on both Ethereum and Solana. The ...
Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia unite to secure safe passage in crucial straits
Together, the Straits of Malacca and Singapore form the world’s busiest corridor for crude oil and petroleum liquids by volume.
Singapore to invest over S$100 million in maritime research and development over next five years
Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow announced the investment as well as a new roadmap for maritime technology and research at the launch of the Singapore Maritime Week 2026.
Standard Chartered and A*STAR to Set Up S$15 Million Lab for Banking AI
Standard Chartered and A*STAR launch a three-year AI partnership and S$15 million Innovation Lab to advance AI in banking.
OCBC, Lion Global Investors and DigiFT expand gold investment options with GOLDX token
Institutional and accredited investors can subscribe to the tokens through the DigiFT platform with stablecoins or fiat currencies.
Singapore unveils revised maritime tech road map with S$100 million investment; new sector AI push
Focuses include autonomous port operation, alternative energy delivery, smart ships and smart port services Read more at The Business Times.
Businesses see Singapore as safer hub for events amid Middle East disruptions
Organisers are postponing or relocating events amid the uncertainty, while Singapore is drawing attention as a safe and stable alternative.
Singapore banks rival Wall Street titans in long-term shareholder returns
DBS, OCBC and UOB have beaten global benchmarks and some of the biggest US lenders over the past 20 years Read more at The Business Times.
DBS deploys AI-driven ‘Alpha’ squads to blend legal, compliance, risk roles
Against a backdrop of global bank layoffs, the lender is focusing on reskilling and multidisciplinary teams Read more at The Business Times.
QUANTUM SAFE AND AI-READY: EMPYRION DIGITAL’S SINGAPORE HUB EXPANDS LOCAL FOOTPRINT WITH OVER S$1.1 BILLION INVESTMENT
Empyrion Digital is ready to mobilise its next phase of high-density infrastructure, through an investment of over S$1.1 billion to scale its data centre capabilities in Singapore and secure the ...