The Asia-Pacific region is proving to be an attractive option for investors in the U.S. and other countries to place their money.
Singapore at 60: The pressing need for re-invention
Internally, Singapore was blessed with visionary political leaders, talented technocrats and a down-to-earth citizenry that did not give in to emotive appeals based on race and religion, thus ensuring ...
Foresight Ventures Named “Crypto VC of the Year” at the FinanceFeeds Awards 2025
Foresight Ventures, a global investment firm focused on digital assets and Web3 infrastructure, has been awarded “Crypto VC of the Year 2025” by the ...
Singapore’s Carro targets US IPO with over $3 billion valuation, sources say
By Yantoultra Ngui, Fanny Potkin and Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore-based Carro, Southeast Asia's largest used-car online marketplace, is preparing for a U.S. initial public offering as ...
2 Malaysian men nabbed at Woodlands Checkpoint for allegedly smuggling drugs worth over $150k into Singapore
Two Malaysian men were arrested at two separate occasions at Woodlands Checkpoint for attempting to smuggle drugs into Singapore via Malaysia-registered vehicles. Follow up investigations also led to ...
SG60: Property valuation amid growing real estate sophistication
THE SG60 Singapore real estate market is a mature one, marked by a large number of buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants, financiers, lawyers, appraisers and brokers; considerable data ... ( read original story ...)
Migrant workers who saved driver from sinkhole get SCDF awards, mobile data and goodie bags
The workers were given an appreciation lunch by the Marine Parade Citizens’ Consultative Committee. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Tourism Board signs MOU with mobile services app Grab
The Singapore (STB) and Southeast Asian superapp Grab announced a partnership to enhance visitor experiences.
A look at the five committees reviewing Singapore’s economic strategy
They are looking at different areas to help businesses and workers. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
How Singapore Became One of the World’s Richest Countries: The Secrets of Its Economic Miracle
Singapore is now one of the richest, most advanced nations in the world, but just decades ago, it was a struggling island with no natural resources, surrounded by uncertainty. When Singapore gained ...
Singapore fines DBS, Citibank, OCBC, Swiss Life for inadequate money …
Singapore's central bank on Wednesday said it has imposed fines collectively worth S$3.8 million ($2.83 million) on lenders Citibank, DBS and OCBC and insurer Swiss Life, for breaching its ...
OCBC, CLI, CICT top S’pore names in 2024 Asean Corporate Governance Scorecard
The initiative by the Asean Capital Market Forum (ACMF) aims to improve the corporate governance standards and practices of public-listed companies in the region.
DBS Second-Quarter Net Profit Likely Fell Slightly — Earnings Preview
Shares of DBS, which is also Southeast Asia's largest lender, fell about 3% in the second quarter, trimming year-to-date gains to around 12%. The stock slumped after President Trump announced sweeping ...
Father-son duo in dock over RM595m GST fraud in Singapore
S INGAPORE — A father and son have been charged in Singapore over their alleged roles in a massive Goods and Services Tax (GST) “missing trader fraud” scheme involving about S$181 million (RM595 ...
Hong Kong asks insurers to return investing roles from Singapore, sources say
The push started in early 2024 and is focusing on companies including AIA Group, the sources said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
UOBKH Alpha Picks portfolio beats STI in July, new top picks for Singapore, Malaysia named
Alpha Picks portfolio surpassed the Straits Times Index (STI) in July despite the latter hitting record highs, said an analyst report on Monday (Aug 4). Read more at The Business Times.