While recognising Johor’s potential to become an economic hub through the proposed SEZ, firms told CNA that the state must introduce more business-friendly measures such as streamlining regulatory ...
Singapore’s Little India lights up for Deepavali; famous town bathed in vibrant colours on Saturday night
Little India was bathed in vibrant colours on the night of Sept 14, as the annual Deepavali light-up gave more than 2km of the district a festive glow.
Standard Chartered Launches UAE Crypto Custody Services for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH)
Standard Chartered has received approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to offer crypto custodial services for BTC and ETH.
‘We thought he was just naughty’: Over 1 in 100 kids in Singapore have autism
More kids aged six and below are diagnosed with developmental needs, like behavioural problems. Read more at straitstimes.com.
CeFi and DeFi Leaders Converge at Exclusive Pre-TOKEN2049 Singapore B2B’s Executive Night
In an era marked by the rapid convergence of traditional finance (CeFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi), the boundaries between these two worlds are becoming increasingly blurred. As the financial ...
What are some other options for investors now that Singapore T-bill yields are easing?
SINGAPORE - For more than two years, Treasury bills have been the go-to option for conservative investors looking to cash in on high interest rates, but the compensation for holding and rolling ...
Singapore cheers for Paralympians on celebratory bus parade through town
The gloomy weather could not dampen the excitement of the nation's para-athletes as they embarked on a celebratory parade through town on Saturday (Sept 14). About a hundred fervent supporters had ...
ST Explains: What does S’pore’s more ambitious clean import targets mean for energy transition?
Asked whether the share of natural gas in Singapore’s energy mix will likely drop, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute director and chief executive Choi Shing Kwok said that the higher power import targets, ...
Yishun residents express worry over ‘foreign beggar syndicate’ in Singapore after disabled tissue-seller seen arrested by police
Some Yishun residents have expressed worry that a "foreign beggar syndicate" may have infiltrated the country. Shin Min Daily News reported on Saturday (Sept 14) that a group of police officers had ...
Mayer Brown Funds Partner Set to Join DLA Piper in Singapore
The news follows the exit of two corporate partners from DLA Piper to K&L Gates’ Singapore office, K&L Gates Straits Law in July.
Singapore tightens anti-money laundering laws to crack down on environmental crimes
Singapore has passed a new Bill that gives authorities powers to investigate illicit gains from crimes such as illegal mining, logging as well as waste trafficking. The Straits Times reported that the ...
Net institutional inflows in Singapore stocks continue
INSTITUTIONS were net buyers of Singapore stocks over the five trading sessions spanning Sep 6 to 13, with S$523 million of net institutional inflow, following the S$328 million recorded during the ...
Citibank CD Rates (September 2024)
Though Citibank offers customers a range of CD terms and rates, most are uncompetitive. For a large bank, however, Citi has some inviting options. With just a $500 minimum deposit for all CDs ...
Citibank Review (September 2024)
Our Citibank review gives the bank 4.2 out of 5 stars overall because while it has cut some fees, the rates on its deposit accounts are generally low. Myriam is a personal finance writer based in ...
Citibank CD rates: September 2024
Citi, one of the largest and oldest banks in the U.S., offers competitive yields on certain certificates of deposit (CDs). However, most of its available terms come in well below the best CD rates ...
MCM Pacific PTE Ltd: GST AAR Ruling on Zero-Rated Supply for Export
In conclusion, the AAR ruled that MCM Pacific’s procurement and export plans from Lanco Kondapalli Power Ltd would not be classified under zero-rated supplies as per the IGST Act. Therefore, the ...