The Most Expensive Southeast Asian Country for Living Expenses Singapore has been recognized as one of the most expensive cities to live in the world, alongside Zurich, Switzerland. Switzerland ...
Singapore shares opened on Friday with steady note—STI remains unchanged
SINGAPORE: Singapore shares opened on a steady note on Friday morning, mirroring the global trend despite the overnight upswing in international markets. The Business Times reported that The Straits ...
Crypto.com partners with BTG Pactual to foster crypto accessibility
Crypto.com, a Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange, has forged a strategic partnership with BTG Pactual, Latin America’s largest investment bank, in a bid to broaden the accessibility of ...
Establishing a Business Entity in Singapore (Updated)
Unless exempted, business entities must be registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) via their business filing portal: BizFile+. A foreigner residing overseas would need ...
‘Pig-butchering’ romance scams most common crypto scam tactic in 2023: Chainalysis
The total amount of crypto stolen through scams fell to US$4.6 bil, but romance scams doubled in revenue in 2023.
‘Not what good neighbours do’: Philippine lawmaker hits out at Singapore over Taylor Swift deal
But Filipino Swifties say it is a wake-up call for their country to step up on infrastructure to woo world-class acts. Read more at straitstimes.com.
ED freezes Rs 123-cr of Singapore-based shell firms parked in bank accounts of Mumbai-based NIUM India
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has frozen Rs 123 crore, belonging to Singapore-based shell entities, parked in bank accounts of Mumbai-based NIUM Indian Pvt Ltd as part of its probe into a money ...
Man gets jail and caning for swimming back to Singapore despite being deported
SINGAPORE: Despite being deported back to Batam, Indonesia, for immigration offences, a man paid a boatman 6 million rupiah (S$513) to board his sampan and jumped off midway to swim back to Singapore.
Singapore shares edge higher on Thursday amid cautious trader sentiment, STI up 0.1%
SINGAPORE – Local shares closed in positive territory Feb ... Keppel rose 1.7 per cent to $7.24, while Sembcorp Industries added 2 per cent to $5.10. THE BUSINESS TIMES Join ST's Telegram channel and ...
Crypto trading arm of Hong Kong-based group gets Singapore regulator’s preliminary nod
HashKey Technology Services was granted an in-principle approval by the Monetary Authority of Singapore for its major payment institution licence application. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Over Half of Surveyed Singapore Users Own Cryptocurrency
The evolving landscape of cryptocurrency in Singapore showcases a balanced approach to innovation, regulation, and consumer engagement.
HaskKey OTC Obtains In-Principle Payments License in Singapore
Previously operating under a licensing exemption in Singapore, HashKey OTC currently caters to accredited investors and financial institutions. Their services encompass spot trading for 40 digital ...
HashKey OTC secures in-principal license approval in Singapore
Currently, HashKey OTC operates under a licensing exemption in Singapore. The firm provides services to accredited investors and financial institutions with spot trading for 40 digital assets with ...
SphereX, a Decentralized Crypto Exchange, Secures Major Investment from SNZ, Strengthening Support
SphereX, a pioneering decentralized cryptocurrency exchange (DEX), is pleased to announce the successful addition to its latest funding round, which saw significant investments from a prominent backer ...
Committee of Supply 2024 debate, Day 1: Indranee Rajah on prudent use of public funds and strengthening Singapore’s competitiveness and hub status
The Government seeks to achieve prudent spending with good outcomes - which is value for money, said Second Minister for Finance Indranee Rajah. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday (Feb 28), she ...
No need to raise GST in Singapore until 2030: DPM Lawrence Wong
There will be no need to increase the current Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate up to 2030, said Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong during a debate on Budget 2024 in ...