Launched its first Asia office to support biotech and healthtech innovation and collaboration within the regionThe Asia office will house the ...
Singapore to Roll Out Stablecoin Regulations, Expand CBDC Trials
Chia Der Jiun of the Monetary Authority of Singapore said that regulation is key to confidence as tokenization gains traction.
Singapore Becomes First Country to Tax Air Travelers for Green Jet Fuel
Singapore will become the first country to impose a tax on airline passengers to fund sustainable aviation fuel.
Crypto News: Singapore Is Expanding Its CBDC Pilot With Tokenized Securities
Singapore’s MAS plans a 2026 CBDC pilot for tokenized government bills, expanding stablecoin rules and cross-border digital finance.
Ariana Grande accosted by prankster at Singapore premiere of ‘Wicked: For Good’
The same Australian prankster who crashed Katy Perry and The Weeknd concerts this past summer accosted Ariana Grande on the yellow carpet during the Singapore premiere of Wicked: For Good Wednesday ...
Ariana Grande breaks silence after fan attack at ‘Wicked’ Singapore premiere
Ariana Grande has shared the first message after getting attacked by a fan at Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore.On Thursday, November 13, the pop icon was accosted by a fan as she was attacked as ...
Abu Dhabi and Singapore strengthen bilateral infrastructure ties, signing seven strategic partnerships to advance urban development
Two-day ADIS Roadshow convenes Abu Dhabi delegation with Singapore's government agencies and industry leaders to unlock collaboration across USD 54+ billion project pipeline ...
Singapore’s central bank to trial issuance of tokenised government bills next year
The Monetary Authority of Singapore will trial the issuance of tokenised government bills to major banks next year, and the settlement of these transactions using Central Bank Digital Currencies ...
Singapore Airlines Profit Plunges on Air India Losses
Singapore Airlines’ profit dropped 82% in its second quarter, dragged by losses from associate Air India and lower interest income.
Singapore Mulls Holding Top Bank Execs Responsible for AI Risks
Singapore’s central bank has proposed a set of guidelines that will hold the board and senior management of financial institutions responsible for risks that arise from their use of artificial ...
Alleged Scam Leader’s Singapore Aide Seeks Access to Seized Cash
The Singapore family office of alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi and three companies linked to him are seeking access to funds that were frozen by the city-state’s authorities last month.
Singapore Airlines earnings sink 82% in second quarter, well below forecasts on Air India drag
Singapore Airlines delivered a deeper-than-expected profit drop as equity losses from Air India pressured its latest results.
Top Web3 Startups in Singapore Revolutionizing Finance
Overview: Singapore is emerging as a significant hub for Web3 finance, thanks to its clear regulations and business-friendly environment. Web3 startups in finan ...
A prayer for peace wins UOB Painting of the Year
South-east Asia’s biggest art prize goes to Thai artist for her intricate fabric art Read more at The Business Times.
DBS, UOB will focus on reskilling staff in AI instead of cutting jobs, say top execs
This is despite fears that automation could make certain roles redundant, they told CNA’s Elizabeth Neo at the Singapore FinTech Festival.
Singapore reveals plans to rein in stablecoin laws and experiment with tokenized bills
Chia Der Jiun, the Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has announced that his country plans to revamp stablecoin laws and try out tokenized bills.