A new bank-grade settlement license boosts Ripple’s reach – XRP price prediction eyes fresh highs as RLUSD demand could surge. A top jurisdiction in Asia has approved Ripple USD (RLUSD) to be used as ...
Singapore Tells Apple and Google to Block Fake Messages in Crackdown on Scams
Singapore has issued directives requiring Apple and Google to roll out anti-spoofing measures for iMessage and Google Messages.
Apple Tap to Pay now available on iPhones in Singapore
Merchants can now use the iPhone as a contactless payment terminal. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
OCBC’s shares hit record as wealth unit shines
OCBC shares gained as much as 0.6%, above the previous high from more than two weeks ago Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore companies increase use of AI: CPA Australia survey
The CPA Australia survey notes that 95% of Singapore companies use data analytics and visualisation software such as Python, Power BI, and Excel. This is slightly above the survey’s average rate of 93 ...
‘Invest UP’ promotes tourism, hospitality opportunities to investors from Singapore
Lucknow: In a push to attract foreign investment into UP's rapidly expanding tourism and hospitality sector, the Singapore Desk of ‘Invest UP' held a series of high-level meetings with potential ...
Is Commission-Free US Trading in Singapore Changing the Investment Case for Interactive Brokers (IBKR)?
In recent months, Interactive Brokers Group expanded its international presence with the launch of the Karta Visa card and introduced commission-free U.S. stock trading for clients in Singapore. These ...
$7.1 million in fines issued to 23,742 people for tax evasion at Singapore checkpoints from January to October
In the first ten months of 2025, 23,742 travellers were caught at Singapore's air, land and sea checkpoints for failing to declare dutiable and taxable goods. The total composition sum imposed in lieu ...
UltraGreen.ai IPO offering shares 13.6 times subscribed; raises US$162.5 mil in gross proceeds
Including the border capital-raising exercise which includes US$237.5 mil in cornerstone commitments from 16 global investors, total proceeds are US$400 mil.
Singapore Manufacturing PMI Expands Despite Trade Uncertainties
The PMI for the electronics sector, which accounts for about a third of the city-state's manufacturing activity, rose to 50.6 last month from 50.4 in October. This marked the sixth straight month of ...
Singapore factory activity rises in November amid mixed regional performance
The S&P Global Asean Manufacturing PMI hits the third-highest on record, while East Asian economies remain in contraction territory Read more at The Business Times.
Citigroup faces $5 million bill to transport its lead from Singapore, sources say
Citigroup will move most of its lead stocks from Singapore to Malaysia or Taiwan at an estimated cost of $5 million due to limited storage space and a lack of lucrative rent deals, three sources said, ...
A sneak peek at what Singapore’s first Chick-fil-A outlet has to offer
With American fast-food joint Chick-fil-A opening its first Singapore outlet on Dec 11, many are wondering what it will be serving up.Ahead of the restaurant's official opening, my colleague and I got ...
CIMB Singapore Clinches 12 Prestigious Awards in 2025: Cementing Leadership in Innovation, Customer-Centricity and Workplace Excellence
CIMB Singapore concludes 2025 on a high note with 12 distinguished awards, underscoring its leadership in innovative banking, customer-first solutions, and workplace excellence. These accolades ...
STI up 0.3% amid mixed showing by Singapore shares
Singapore shares had a mixed showing on Dec 2, with the benchmark STI closing higher amid varied performances across the market. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Everything you need to know about the first Chick-fil-A store in Singapore, opening on December 11
Chick-fil-A Singapore officially opens on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 201 Victoria St, Bugis+, #01-19, Singapore 188067. Operating hours are Monday to Saturday, 10am to 10pm. The store will be ...