As we celebrate SG60, it is encouraging to look back at how Singapore emerged from that “winter”, and is now recognised as one of the world’s most innovative countries, a financial powerhouse and ...
UOB aims to further grow and serve in Singapore and Asean
Other efforts include the UOB FutureGen Scholarship Programme that will provide pre-tertiary scholarships to students from the region to study in Singapore. The bank is also partnering with a leading ...
Do Kwon pleads guilty to US fraud charges in $40 billion crypto collapse
Do Kwon, the South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur behind two digital currencies that lost an estimated $40 billion in 2022, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to two U.S. charges of conspiracy to defraud ...
Citi: Global bank, anchored in Singapore
AS SINGAPORE celebrates its 60th year of independence, Citi continues to play a vital role in the city-state’s remarkable journey as a global financial centre. With a presence dating back to 1902, ...
DBS: A purpose-driven and innovation-led bank for Asia
Unlike its regional peers, DBS has a unique footprint across Asia’s three key growth engines: Southeast Asia, South Asia and North Asia. The bank’s six core markets – Singapore, Hong Kong, China, ...
Humanising finance: Maybank’s Singapore story
AS SINGAPORE celebrates its 60th National Day, Maybank Singapore reflects on its deeply intertwined legacy with the nation’s journey of transformation and progress. Since establishing its presence ...
Contributing to Singapore’s changing landscape
Founded in 1987 by entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr Chua Thian Poh, Ho Bee Land has progressed alongside Singapore’s transformation from a developing city-state to a global economic powerhouse. Its ...
Do Kwon pleads guilty to US fraud charges in US$40 billion crypto collapse
The South Korean founder of Singapore-based Terraform Labs was behind the TerraUSD and Luna digital currencies.
Do Kwon may plead guilty in US case over $51 billion collapse of Singapore-based Terraform
Implosion of Terraform’s TerraUSD stablecoin shook the crypto world in 2022. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Crypto Venture Capital Trends In Q2 2025: Mining Firms Lead The Way
Venture capital investment in crypto & blockchain startups dropped by 59% in Q2 of 2025, with $1.976B raised across 378 deals, partly due to absence of large transactions.
Singapore, US scrap plans for F-15 fighter jet training in Guam
The planned deployment, which would have been Singapore’s fourth training detachment on US territory, was set to begin in 2029.
Singapore – Night Atmosphere at Merlion Park (4K)
This video showcases the nighttime view of Singapore, filmed in 4K quality. The footage features a row of towering skyscrapers around Marina Bay, complete with magnificent modern architecture.
Singapore Billionaire, Philanthropist Goh Cheng Liang Dies At 98
The patriarch’s entrepreneurial journey, which led him to amass a substantial fortune, was a remarkable one. At the time of his death his real-time net worth was just over $13 billion, the bulk of ...
Analysts see Simba-M1 deal easing telco price wars, benefitting StarHub and Singtel
Citi Research and HSBC Global Research believe Simba’s takeover of M1 could lift margins for StarHub and Singtel. StarHub may gain most, but Singtel’s earnings and dividends also stand to rise.
HSBC upgrades three products for HNW clients
The company said the updated offerings are designed to support long-term financial protection, amongst others. HSBC Life Singapore has launched enhanced versions of three life insurance products — ...
Passport Portfolios: A Strategic Playbook For Mobility, Tax And Talent In 2025
In 2025, a passport is more than a travel document—it’s an operating system for wealth. The families who treat mobility as a strategic asset, integrate tax modeling before they move, and reevaluate ...