Embattled Singapore-based cryptocurrency lender Hodlnaut is facing investigation from the police. On Wednesday, the police said the Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) Between August and November 2022 ...
Singapore core inflation eases for first time in eight months
People shop for fish at a wet market during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Singapore September 21, 2021. REUTERS/Edgar Su ...
Gig-economy players raise concerns as Singapore unveils new worker protections
SINGAPORE’S main gig-economy platforms welcomed the country’s move not to classify ride-hailing drivers and on-demand delivery persons as employees, but are opposing how street-hail taxis and certain ...
TCS extends sponsorship of Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon till 2026
SCSM will return to Singapore's streets from December 2 to 4, serving as a hub of community engagement to end the year on a high and healthy note.
Singapore’s DBS bank completes intraday repurchase transaction on JPMorgan’s blockchain-based platform
Singapore-based DBS bank, the largest lender in Southeast Asia, has said it is the first bank in Asia to complete an intraday repurchase transaction on a blockchain-based network.
Inside Singapore’s mission to infuse itself with technology
With government agencies building cutting-edge technologies in isolation, could this risk pulling Singapore's digital progress in completely different directions?
Singapore students launch new bus stop that doubles as an ‘exercise gym’
In Singapore, a team of students from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) has cleverly come up with a new bus stop design that lets commuters burn away calories while waiting.
Singapore Bank DBS Completes Fixed Income Trade on JPMorgan’s Blockchain Network Onyx
DBS (D05), Singapore's largest bank by market cap, said it has become the first Asian bank to use JPMorgan's (JPM) blockchain-based fixed income trading network Onyx, joining international heavyweights including Goldman Sachs (GS) and BNP Paribas (EPA).
Singapore’s official 2023 growth forecast gloomier than expected: analysts
SINGAPORE’S economic growth is officially forecast to slow to between 0.5 per cent and 2.5 per cent in 2023, a range that private-sector economists find surprisingly low. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore among 4 countries to nominate the kebaya for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list
Singapore, Brunei, Thailand and Malaysia aim to submit the nomination of the kebaya to UNESCO in March 2023, with the result expected to be announced at the end of 2024.
Singapore fixed-asset investments fall to $956 million in Q3
Business investment declined markedly in the third quarter, likely due to weaker economic sentiment amid inflation concerns and the faltering global economy. Read more at straitstimes.com.
EMERGING MARKETS-Singapore’s dollar, stocks slide on disappointing growth outlook
Singapore projects GDP growth to ease in 2023 * Malaysian stocks fall for thirst consecutive session * Philippine stocks hit highest since Sept. 19 By Himanshi Akhand Nov 23 (Reuters) - Singapore's ...
Singapore’s slowing growth carries risk of technical recession in 2023: Analysts
Any recession will likely be a shallow one due to the offsetting tailwinds from lifting of local mobility and international travel restrictions. Read more at straitstimes.com.
UOB and SP Group partner to offset 100% or more of household electricity carbon emissions for UOB EVOL cardholders
UOB EVOL cardholders will now be able to offset 100 per cent or more of their household electricity carbon footprint for free when they charge SP Group's (SP) utilities bills to their credit card, via ...
Singapore’s core inflation eases slightly to 5.1% in October; expected to stay elevated in next few quarters
SINGAPORE: Singapore's core inflation eased slightly to 5.1 per cent in October, driven by smaller increases in electricity and gas prices, retail, as well as other goods and service, official data ...
Singapore core inflation eases to 5.1% in October, first drop in 8 months
The headline consumer price index or overall inflation came in at 6.7%, down from September’s 7.5%. Read more at straitstimes.com.