The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is considering introducing further safeguards on access to crypto among the general public, a senior government minister said. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Plans to Re-Launch Private Banking Business in India
HSBC Holdings plc HSBC, which has continuously been making efforts to expand its presence in the growing Asia markets, plans to re-launch its private banking business in India in a year. The news was ... ( read original story ...)
No indication from Malaysia as to when chicken export ban will end
Minister Grace Fu also says being adaptable and flexible when it comes to food choices is important. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Electronics PMI Rose in June
Singapore's electronics purchasing managers index rose in June as a quicker expansion in new orders and new exports ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Weighs New Crypto Safeguards as Industry Stumbles
Singapore is considering new rules to protect consumers after plunging digital asset prices triggered a series of high-profile crypto blowups, including firms based in the city-state. ( read original story ...)
Best deals in July 2022
As we cross into the second half of the year, July 2022 welcomes us with huge deals including 1-for-1 promos and clearance sales. ( read original story ...)
Almost all Singapore residential units sold; Oxley to focus on developed countries such as UK and Ireland
Oxley Holdings announced that as at June 27, 2021, approximately 99% or 3,593 of its residential units in Singapore have been sold. In a business update, the company said its Singapore projects’ ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s factory activity expands for 24th straight month in June, but at slower pace
SINGAPORE: Singapore's factory activity expanded for the 24th consecutive month in Jun, but at a slower rate than the month before. The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dipped from 50.4 to 50.3, accor ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore urged to halt hanging of Indian-origin Malaysian drug trafficker
The execution of another Malaysian in late April sparked an international outcry because he was believed to be mentally disabled ... ( read original story ...)
Asia’s largest, prized hackathon coming to Singapore in July 2022.
Morpheus Labs and Blockchain Association of Singapore (BAS) today announced the launch of the year’s most prominent blockchain hackathon named “Web 3 sandbox hackathon” from the 20th of July to 28th ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore president Halimah Yacob, Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin test positive for COVID-19
SINGAPORE — Singapore's president Halimah Yacob on Monday (4 July) evening announced that she had been infected with COVID-19. "Just tested positive for COVID-19 with mild flu-like symptoms," said ... ( read original story ...)
Joanne Khew shifts from Standard Chartered Bank to ESG role at Eastspring Investments
Joanne Khew, a sustainable finance director at Standard Chartered Bank in Singapore, has taken on a new sustainability role at Eastspring Investments. ( read original story ...)
All You Need To Know About Singapore’s Home Loan Rates Hitting New Highs Amidst Fed Interest Rate Hike
Amidst the Fed's latest interet rate hike, the rates of housing loans in Singapore have all surged. What does this mean for us? Read on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore prefers farming ‘resource-efficient’ food items over poultry due to constraints: Grace Fu
SINGAPORE: Singapore prefers to focus on farming "resource-efficient" food items instead of poultry because of land, labour, energy and water constraints, said Minister for Sustainability and the ... ( read original story ...)
13th Edition of Digital Transformation Summit to Take Place in Singapore this July
After twelve successful editions of the official Digital Transformation Summit, Exito is all set to host its next industry event ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based crypto lender Vauld suspends withdrawals
Singapore-based crypto lending and trading platform Vauld said on Monday it would suspend withdrawals and trading and seek new investors, the latest sign of stress in the embattled crypto industry. ( read original story ...)