"You cannot build an always-on, global internet finance business without considering Singapore as a hub," said Dante Disparte, Circle's Chief Strategy Officer and Global Head of Policy. ( read original story ...)
Singapore FinTech STACS to build Blockchain-based registry for ESG certifications and verified data
Singapore FinTech company, Hashstacs Pte Ltd ("STACS") will be developing an industry-wide blockchain-based Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Data and Certification Registry. This is in ... ( read original story ...)
Some restaurants expect better business with eased COVID-19 rules, prepare for added checks on diners from same household
SINGAPORE: Restaurants expect business to improve after Singapore announced that dining-in restrictions will be eased for people from the same household, with F&B outlets putting in place measures to ... ( read original story ...)
Eagle catches heron and other wildlife sightings in Singapore
In our Wildlife Around Singapore series, we share interesting flora and fauna that have been sighted around the island. ( read original story ...)
Singapore preparing for digital dollar
SINGAPORE: The central bank is building the technology infrastructure and technical competencies that are necessary to issue a digital Singapore dollar should the republic decide to do so in the ... ( read original story ...)
Nykaa IPO: Beauty Giant To Make Its Stock Market Debut Today
Grey market premiums suggest that Nykaa’s shares may get listed around INR 650 higher than the issue price band (INR 1,085 – INR 1,125). ( read original story ...)
Sapphire Foods IPO subscribed 49% on Day 1, retail portion booked 2.56 times
The retail portion was subscribed 2.56 times on Day 1 as individual investors bid for 44,99,340 equity shares against the offered 17,57,994. However, the demand from QIBs) and NIIs remained muted, ... ( read original story ...)
CBDCs Have Potential But Not in 2022: Monetary Authority of Singapore Pumps the Brakes
CBDCs have the potential to make a significant impact on global finance, but appropriate safeguards need to be in place, an official from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said today. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore embraces Zero Trust: A prediction comes true
In Europe, Zero Trust went from concept to reality for many firms during 2020. APAC has been a very different story. ( read original story ...)
India’s Paytm’s IPO subscribed 48per cent as fintech firm heads into last issue day
Indian fintech firm Paytm's initial public offering (IPO) of up to 183 billion rupees (US$2.47 billion) was subscribed 48per cent on the second day of the issue period, receiving bids for 23.5 million ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore will stop covering the medical bills of unvaccinated COVID-19 patients
Singapore's government will stop covering the cost of COVID-19 treatment for those who are "unvaccinated by choice" next month, citing the strain they are placing on its healthcare system. ( read original story ...)
Singapore wants AI startups to think about healthcare
SingHealth inks three-year partnership with SGInnovate to provide resources and opportunities that deep tech startups need to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare sector. ( read original story ...)
DBS goes big with sterling debut
DBS paid a minimal premium as it raised £1bn with its first covered bond in sterling on Tuesday morning. The volume eclipsed the £850m of five year paper raised by compatriot United Oversea Bank on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore court stays Malaysian’s imminent execution after Covid-19 infection
The case has attracted international attention, with U.N. experts and billionaire Richard Branson among those calling on Singapore to commute the sentence. ( read original story ...)
3,397 new COVID-19 cases, 12 more deaths in Singapore
The 512th to 523rd fatalities here were aged between 58 and 95. All of them, except for an unvaccinated case, had various underlying medical conditions. ( read original story ...)
Singapore court calls off execution after inmate tests positive for COVID-19
Singapore's top criminal court has temporarily called off Wednesday's scheduled execution for a Malaysian drug trafficker, whose case has drawn international attention, after he was diagnosed with ... ( read original story ...)