Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Holdings is moving to deepen its presence in the crypto sector, announcing plans to take a controlling position in Singapore-based exchange Coinhako. In a Friday ...
Singapore’s AI ROI Reality: High Spend, Hard Returns
Singapore enterprises are investing heavily in AI, but returns remain uneven. Here’s why governance, cost control and capacity matter more than headcount cuts.
Bank of Singapore Hires Alternative Investments Expert to Strengthen UHNW Solutions
Bank of Singapore, the private banking division of Oversea‑Chinese Banking Corporation, has appointed Bernard Heng as Head of Customised Solutions, effective 2 March 2026. The move is intended to ...
Nikkei, Shanghai, Heng Seng to KOSPI: List of global markets that are observing stock market holiday on Tuesday
Stock market holiday: In mainland China, the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange will remain closed from February 16 to February 23, with trading set to resume on February 24.
Chinese New Year boosts interest, TradFi buying crypto exchanges: Asia Express
Digital yuan hongbao now comes with interestChinas banks are rolling out digital yuan red envelopes (hongbao) and payment discounts ahead of Lunar New Year to boost consumption.Red envelopes are a ...
OCBC’s Bank of Singapore Appoints Bernard Heng to Lead Customized Solutions for Ultra-High Net Worth Clients
Bank of Singapore, the private banking arm of OCBC, has appointed Bernard Heng as head of customized solutions, effective March 2. Reporting to Lim Leong Guan, global head of the investment solutions ...
Singapore Bets Big on AI in 2026 Budget, Finance Named Key Sector for Transformation
Artificial intelligence (AI) took center stage in Singapore's 2026 Budget, with the government announcing a comprehensive national strategy to harness AI as a competitive advantage and accelerate ...
Singapore sets first ever sustainable aviation fuel levy, as Southeast Asia’s fuel industry grows
Flying in and out of Singapore, home to Southeast Asia's busiest airport, will get slightly more expensive this year as the city state begins imposing a levy of between 75 cents to $32 per ticket to ...
Singapore’s exports jump 9.3pc in January on strong AI-related demand
Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) grew by 9.3 per cent in January 2026, supported by strong artificial intelligence (AI)-related demand, ...
‘Painful’ manpower cost increases from Budget 2026 may spur Singapore businesses to upgrade
Singapore's manpower costs are set to increase. Will businesses adapt and/or pass on the higher costs to consumers?
Singapore key exports rose 9.3% in January with electronics fuelled by AI demand
Electronics exports jumped 56.1 per cent from a low base a year ago. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Manufacturing drives Singapore’s 5% economic expansion in 2025
Singapore’s manufacturing recorded the strongest sectoral expansion in 2025, growing 8.7%, according to latest data from the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Singapore ski racer Faiz Basha becomes 2nd athlete to represent tropical nation at a Winter Games
Basha’s just the second athlete from the tropical country — temperature today: 88 degrees Fahrenheit (31 Celsius) — to compete at a Winter Games. Born in Singapore, Basha was introduced to ski racing ...
Singapore must face global shifts with adaptability, resilience: PM Wong in Chinese New Year message
With Budget 2026 providing more assurance and support, he calls on Singaporeans to turn challenges into opportunities Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore commemorates civilians killed during Japanese occupation
Singapore: Singapore held a memorial ceremony on Sunday to commemorate civilians who died during the Japanese occupation in World War II, with about ...
Singapore’s GIC pulls $250 million from hedge fund Jain Global
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte has pulled cash from Jain Global, roughly 18 months after backing one of the biggest startups in hedge fund history.