The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is considering the introduction of additional consumer protection safeguards on cryptocurrencies, the country’s Minister in charge of MAS Tharman ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Singapore’s ageing population does not only bring challenges
The stereotypical image of older adults needs to change as Singapore’s population continues to age. There’s a longevity dividend for the workforce and for businesses catering to older consumers, says ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore workers consider resigning if bosses insist on daily work from office instead of flexible work from home
One thing the Covid-19 pandemic taught us well is that many of our jobs can be flexible and that working from home is not just a possibility but a workable reality. And for the younger generation of ... ( read original story ...)
Asia’s biggest IPOs to watch for in 2H
SINGAPORE: It’s been a rather quiet first six months of the year for initial public offerings (IPOs) in Asia, as the region got swept up in the market rout caused by raging inflation and hawkish ... ( read original story ...)
Small step for Green Link Digital Bank, large leap for Singapore MSMEs
Size does not matter for Singapore’s newest wholesale digital bank. Even the smallest of ripples can transform to be the biggest waves in the ocean–and a similar mindset is driving Green Link Digital ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s central bank seeks stricter rules on retail cryptocurrency trading
In a growing effort to mitigate risks surrounding cryptocurrencies, the Monetary Authority of Singapore is looking to impose stricter regulations on retail-driven ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore MoH tightens safety measures for visitors to hospitals, care homes amid rise in Covid-19 cases
With a rising number of Covid-19 cases in the community, the Ministry of Health (MoH) will again tighten safety measures for visitors at all hospital ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Singapore’s ageing population challenge can be ‘longevity economy’ opportunity
The stereotypical image of older adults needs to change as Singapore’s population continues to age. There’s a longevity dividend for the workforce and for businesses catering to older consumers, says ... ( read original story ...)
‘Won’t take long before I feel the pinch’: Causeway commuters fret over Singapore-JB taxi fare hike
Some cab drivers said that the fare increase is timely, given increasing petrol prices and higher cost of living. ( read original story ...)
Singapore considering additional safeguards on cryptos: Minister
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is considering the introduction of additional consumer protection safeguards on cryptocurrencies, the country’s Minister in charge of MAS Tharman ... ( read original story ...)
Additional duties on property transfers into trusts are not meant to be wealth taxes: Chee Hong Tat
SINGAPORE - Additional duties on property transfers and stake transfers in property holding entities to nameless living trusts are not meant to be wealth taxes but are instead part of market cooling ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Office Rents Set to Surpass Pre-Pandemic Peak: Is It Time to Buy Commercial REITs?
Commercial property rental rates are heading up. Is it a great time to snap up REITs that own Singapore commercial properties? The post Singapore Office Rents Set to Surpass Pre-Pandemic Peak: Is It ... ( read original story ...)
8 digital banking service interruptions at 4 banks since July 2021: Tharman
SINGAPORE: There have been eight digital banking service interruptions at four major banks in Singapore since July 2021, said Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Tuesday (Jul 5). The incidents ... ( read original story ...)
Eight disruptions to digital banking services of 4 major banks since July 2021: Tharman
The incidents, reported by DBS, OCBC, UOB and Citibank, affected between 500 and 37,000 customers. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore records 12,784 new COVID cases, hospital visit measures tightened
Singapore on Tuesday (5 July) reported 12,784 new COVID-19 cases, the highest in a day in over three months. The number surpassed last Tuesday's 11,504 cases, which had been the highest daily ... ( read original story ...)
BeerCo, Ant Group: Asia’s biggest IPOs to watch for the second half
IPOs in Asia fared better than in regions such as Europe and the US, with large deals in China and South Korea helping listings here account for almost 60% of global volumes, data compiled by ... ( read original story ...)