Singapore is introducing a new Digital Infrastructure Act ... following cyber outages and incidents that impacted the banking and healthcare sectors, including one on October 14 at an Equinix facility ...
Crypto.com CEO Says Bitcoin Cycle Currently in December 2020 Phase, Sees Steady Ramp-Up of Capital Flowing to BTC
The CEO of the Singapore-based digital asset exchange Crypto.com is sharing his insights on Bitcoin (BTC) after its recent pullback from new record highs.
Singapore’s key exports posted a surprise 0.1% slip in February, but economists stay optimistic
On a seasonally-adjusted monthly basis, non-oil domestic exports (NODX) declined by 4.8 per cent in February, in an about turn from the 2.2 per cent rise in the previous month. Non-electronics fell ...
China Warns Citizens in Singapore to Stay Away From Gambling
In a statement, the embassy "solemnly reminded" the majority of Chinese in Singapore to enhance their legal awareness and stay away from gambling. Singapore is home to two casinos, one operated by Las ...
Singapore and Indonesia talk of co-hosting big concerts, other events. Are they ready for it?
Commercial and security concerns, as well as the extra time needed for planning, could hinder such projects. Read more at straitstimes.com.
DBS, UOB and OCBC: Which of These 3 Banks Should You Buy?
Singapore’s largest bank, DBS Group (SGX: D05), pulled off an impressive performance with its 2023 net profit passing the S$10 billion mark for the first time. The other two blue-chip banks also fared ...
Singapore stocks began Monday relatively unchanged—STI fell by 0.04%
SINGAPORE: Singapore stocks began Monday, March 18, relatively unchanged, reflecting recent data showing a slight dip in the country’s non-oil domestic exports. According to figures released by ...
Singapore stocks open flat on Monday after key exports surprise; STI down 0.04%
SINGAPORE stocks opened relatively unchanged on Monday (Mar 18) morning after data from Enterprise Singapore showed that the country’s non-oil domestic exports fell 0.1 per cent year-on-year in ...
Decoding Singapore’s S$2 Billion Investment into Digital Economy: Coinbase
Coinbase Singapore’s Country Director Hassan Ahmed discusses how the nation state is poised to lead financial innovation in Asia.
China urges citizens in Singapore to ‘stay away’ from gambling
THE Chinese embassy in Singapore on Monday urged Chinese citizens in the city-state to “stay away” from gambling, and said cross-border gambling violates Chinese laws. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s raises minimum qualifying salary amount for foreigners
The Employment Pass (EP) minimum qualifying salary is being increased from $5,000 to $5,600 per month. The qualifying salary will continue to increase progressively with age, up to $10,700 for a ...
Investment bank CICC wants to be ‘bridge’ for Chinese companies in south-east Asia
China International Capital Corporation says south-east Asia has only seen the “tip of the iceberg” of Chinese companies wanting to explore opportunities in the region, as the state-backed investment ...
Singapore key exports surprise with 0.1% fall in February despite electronics growth
SINGAPORE’S key exports slipped 0.1 per cent on year in February, dragged down by a decrease in the non-electronics sector, data from Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) showed on Monday (Mar 18).
Singapore’s Non-Oil Domestic Exports Unexpectedly Fell in February
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports unexpectedly fell in February, mainly due to a decline in non-electronics shipments.
Singapore exploring use of nuclear energy in densely populated areas; safety study underway
SINGAPORE - With limited options for renewable energy, Singapore is not ruling out the use of nuclear energy to cut emissions from its power sector while safeguarding the nation’s energy security – ...
Commentary: Why is inflation taking so long to moderate in Singapore? | Video
Singapore's core inflation has fallen well below its peak of 5.5% in January and February 2023. But is it coming off fast enough? OCBC chief economist Selena Ling weighs in.