Repeat offenders may face jail time of up to 12 months and a maximum fine of $20,000, up from the previous $10,000. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore tops crypto hub list as tax changes near
Singapore has overtaken the US as the top global crypto hub, credited to its clear regulations and institutional trust, even as it tightens oversight. Meanwhile, Germany and South Korea plan ...
Singapore overtakes US as top global crypto hub in 2026
Singapore has claimed the top spot in Bybit’s World Crypto Rankings for 2026, surpassing the US and reinforcing its lead from the Henley Crypto Adoption Index. The city-state’s success stems from ...
Singapore leads 2026 global crypto hub rankings
Singapore has emerged as the leading global crypto hub in 2026, topping both the Henley Crypto Adoption Index and World Crypto Rankings due to its regulatory clarity, institutional trust, and strong ...
Amazon cuts some jobs in Singapore as business focus shifts
The e-commerce giant has about 2,500 employees in Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Cracks Down on Home Flipping After Sharp Price Jump
Singapore will add new curbs to discourage the flipping of some homes as the government seeks to ease speculation and boost affordability in the financial hub’s booming property market.
CapitaLand Investment, Singapore Retailers Association ink MOU to support S’pore retailers entering JB
CLI has been appointed retail adviser for the 1.25 million sq ft Coronation Square Mall in Johor Bahru, which is expected to be completed in 2029.
Singapore bank OCBC’s first-quarter net profit rises 5% on-year
Singapore's second largest bank Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp, or OCBC, reported on Friday a 5% rise in net profit in the first quarter from a year earlier, mainly on ...
Singapore bank OCBC’s Q1 profit rises 5%, beats estimates
SINGAPORE: Singapore's second largest bank, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC), reported on Friday a 5% rise in first-quarter net profit, driven by growth in its wealth management business.
Singapore tops global crypto rankings, attracting major players
Singapore has overtaken the United States to become the world's leading crypto hub, topping Bybit’s World Crypto Rankings and Henley’s Crypto Adoption Index. The city-state’s regulatory clarity, ...
Singapore tops crypto rankings as South Korea sets 2027 tax date
Singapore has been ranked the world’s top crypto hub in multiple 2026 indices, credited to regulatory clarity and institutional trust, while South Korea has confirmed its long-delayed 22% tax on ...
Singapore, Swiss market operator advance institutional crypto integration
Singapore has cemented its position as the world’s leading crypto hub, driven by regulatory clarity and institutional trust, even amid recent crackdowns on unlicensed firms. In Switzerland, SIX Group ...
Singapore sees another IPO as JustCo rides on Asia’s demand for hybrid work
The company recorded a net profit of $3.4 million for 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Flight Attendant Hospitalized As Hantavirus Testing Starts In Singapore
A Dutch flight attendant has been hospitalized in Amsterdam after showing possible symptoms of hantavirus. The flight attendant was on a KLM plane when she came into contact with ...
Singapore’s oil product stocks hit over nine-month lows as US-Iran war cuts supply
By Jeslyn Lerh, Trixie Yap and Mohi Narayan SINGAPORE, May 7 (Reuters) - Oil product stocks in Asia's oil hub Singapore hit their lowest in more than nine months after the U.S.-Iran war curtailed ...
2 Singapore residents who were on board hantavirus-hit cruise ship isolated at NCID: CDA
A Singaporean and a Singapore Permanent Resident, who were passengers on the cruise ship MV Hondius which is currently at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak, are currently isolated at the ...