The now famous Hong Kong virtual banking licenses have been a bit of a mixed bag for the region, but nevertheless, it’s gotten a lot of attention. To date, four licensees will be ready to go to market ... ( read original story ...)
Oil rises amid surging China crude imports, U.S. sanctions
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Wednesday as U.S. sanctions on crude exporters Iran and Venezuela as well as ongoing supply cuts by producers have left markets tight just as crude imports to ... ( read original story ...)
Investors still love Singapore’s struggling malls
Now, office rentals have zoomed to S$10.18 – 30 Singapore cents more than top-grade retail space – while prospects for a spending recovery aren’t great. CapitaLand Mall Trust, the island’s biggest ... ( read original story ...)
China April crude oil imports hit monthly record, refiners stocked up ahead of sanctions
SINGAPORE/BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s crude oil imports in April unexpectedly surged to a record despite refinery maintenance outages and tepid domestic fuel demand, customs data showed, as state-run ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Updates on Fourth and Fifth schedules of Strategic Goods Regulations
The Singapore Customs has updated the Fourth and Fifth Schedules of the Strategic Goods (Control) Regulations (SGCR). The changes affect the list of items needing mandatory transhipment and transit ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore shares sink 3% amid Asia rout after Trump escalates on China tariffs
after US President Donald Trump tweeted that he plans to to ratchet up tariffs on Chinese imports on Friday, upending markets that had expected a resolution to trade talks within the month. According ... ( read original story ...)
Oil rises amid U.S. sanctions, surging China crude imports
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Wednesday as U.S. sanctions against crude exporters Iran and Venezuela as well as ongoing supply cuts by producers have left markets relatively tight just as ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Spreads the Wealth
(Bloomberg Opinion) -- Singaporeans may be in line for some good news. The central bank’s decision to transfer S$45 billion ($33 billion) to the island’s sovereign wealth fund could push back an ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Singapore’s central bank to increase monetary policy transparency
SINGAPORE, May 8 (Reuters) - Singapore’s central bank said on Wednesday it will disclose more information on the actions it takes to implement monetary policy, including releasing data on foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Opposition Joins Backlash Against Proposed Fake News Law
SINGAPORE — Singapore's lone opposition party in parliament has said it will oppose a controversial fake news bill that has been criticized by rights groups, journalists and tech firms as a debate ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore seeks public consultation on 5G policies and deployment
Singapore is seeking industry and public feedback on the regulatory ... In addition, it welcomed feedback on the baseline regulatory requirements needed to guide mobile network operators and on ... ( read original story ...)
Mobile Legends Bang Bang: Singapore To Host The First Ever Mobile Legends Championship Starting Next Week
It's time for Mobile Legends to Rise and Shine. Does not matter how much PC gamers ignore the Mobile Gaming scene, it is now a legit industry. Esports is not limited to PC gamers anymore. After PUBG ... ( read original story ...)
Virtual banks cannot rely on one-size-fits-all model in Singapore: OCBC CEO
SINGAPORE - Fintechs seeking inroads here as a "digital-only bank" cannot operate on a one-size-fits-all basis if they are to compete in a well-banked environment in Singapore, OCBC's group chief ... ( read original story ...)
‘Cyber flashers’ in Singapore could now get two years in prison
(CNN)Singapore has criminalized the sending of unsolicited intimate images, or "cyber flashing," as part of a major crackdown on sexual harassment online. The city state's parliament approved reforms ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore seeks public consult on 5G policies, deployment
Singapore is seeking industry and public feedback on the regulatory ... In addition, it welcomed feedback on the baseline regulatory requirements needed to guide mobile network operators and on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore takes step toward introducing 5G next year
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s mobile phone carriers are being asked to take a step toward introducing fifth-generation wireless services as early as next year as the government plans to allocate spectrum for ... ( read original story ...)