The in-principal approval allows Upbit Singapore to continue providing regulated digital payment token services in compliance with the Payment Services Act 2019.
Laos, Singapore reaffirm partnership in trade, investment
Laos and Singapore have reaffirmed their partnership in the fields of trade and investment during an official visit to Laos by a high-level Singaporean delegation.
Singapore shares fall on Monday; STI down 0.5%
SINGAPORE stocks opened weaker on Monday (Oct 16) following a global retreat last Friday as traders worried over inflation as well as the conflict between Israel and the militant group Hamas. Read ...
DBS may see reduced excess capital, reputation risk and higher opex after latest outage: Citi
Within the three banks, Tan continues to prefer Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) over DBS due to its “defensive” 6.4% dividend yield, excess capital buffer and possible net interest margin ...
Asia emerges as a promising haven amid the crypto winter
The crypto conference held in Singapore in September attracted an unprecedented crowd of 20,000 attendees, filling the island state with an even greater number of blockchain enthusiasts who hopped in ...
‘We need to get it right all the time’: How Singapore’s bomb disposal unit responds to threats
They train with bomb suits and practice manoeuvring remote-operated vehicles to neutralise explosive devices. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Defusing the Past: Singapore’s High-Stakes Operation to Neutralize a WWII Bomb
A construction site in Upper Bukit Timah, once a quiet residential district, drew international attention when a 100-kilogram bomb was unearthed. The discovery of this dormant beast from the past ...
A Guilty Plea in Tragic Singapore Rope Course Incident: A Student’s Life Cut Short
It’s a high-element rope course, a labyrinth of steel, and rope suspended in the air, a testament to human courage and resilience. But in February 2021, the course became a tragic stage for a ...
MUST Connect 2023 Singapore highlighted the cutting-edge innovations of Korean life science startups
Korean life science startups showcased their innovative products and solutions at MUST Connect 2023 Singapore from Oct. 11 (Wed.) to 12 (Thu.).
Singapore REITs Kick Off the Final Earning Season for 2023: 4 REITs to Watch
A combination of higher finance costs, increased utility costs and weaker regional ... is a retail cum commercial REIT with a portfolio of 21 properties in Singapore, two in Germany, and three in ...
South Korean exchange Upbit gets initial license nod from Singapore
Related: Su Zhu’s $36M Singapore mansion transformed into eco-farm post-3AC collapse A potential full approval for Upbit would see the exchange join a total of 15 crypto firms with full MPI licenses ...
Singapore shophouses are blazing-hot properties
Sales of shophouses jumped 44 per cent, to $415 million in Q2 from the previous quarter, according to Knight Frank. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s general insurance industry to hit S$7.35b in 2028
The industry will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. Gross written premiums (GWP) of Singapore’s general insurance industry will reach S$7.35b (US$5.5b) in 2028, growing at a ...
Punjabi Home-Chef Inderpal Singh Conquers MasterChef Singapore Season 4
In the aromatic heart of Singapore’s culinary scene, history was made. The country’s most coveted gastronomic title was claimed by a Punjabi home-chef, Inderpal Singh. On October 15th, the final ...
Singapore Gives Economic Optimists Some Succor
To hear it from Singapore, the global economy is a glass half full. The central bank’s latest assessment skips some of the pessimism that’s been a feature of communications this year. If this hub for ...
Singapore: Account Labs to Launch Google-Login Web3 Wallet After Raising $7.7M
Singapore-based Web3 wallet solution provider Account Labs ... This groundbreaking innovation further facilitates topping up using Mastercard or Visa, ensuring a seamless crypto finance experience.