As plans to launch the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) gain momentum and more details emerge on its scope and goals, both sides will need to strike the ...
Singapore’s GDP grew by 2.9% in Q2 ’24, extending the 3% growth recorded in Q1
Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry Singapore (MTI ... while the professional services sector saw growth driven by head offices & business representative offices. Additionally, the finance & ...
Singapore ‘not ready’ for Bitcoin ETFs, sneaky crypto mining rig importer: Asia Express
The head of Singapore’s stock exchange says the market isn’t ready for Bitcoin ETFs right now, while the Philippines has indicted two former crypto exchange consultants over a $6 million XRP hack.
Over 600 kg smokeless tobacco seized in Singapore
The Singaporean police seized more than 600kg of smokeless tobacco during operations in the enclave from May 15 to June 30, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) of Singapore announced on July 11.
CNA Explains: What are ‘silent’ directors, and what’s the impact of Singapore becoming stricter on them?
And at the start of July, Singapore passed a law meant to prevent the misuse of nominee directorship arrangements to create shell companies for money laundering. Singapore citizens or permanent ...
Singapore firms seek less red tape in Malaysia special economic zone; SFA approves insects as food: Singapore live news
Yahoo Singapore is featuring a curated selection of some of the biggest, most important, and fascinating news that's making waves online.
Singapore approved insects as food, but can consumers stomach it?
On Monday, the Singapore Food Agency announced that it allowed the import of insects and insect products, which pose “low regulatory concern”. The list of approved species includes various types of ...
9 in 10 Singapore firms eyeing opportunities in Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone: report
The Singapore Business Federation's findings involved 160 companies; half are already operating in Johor. While many say the time is ripe to leverage the southern state's favourable operating costs ...
Avicanna Subsidiary Completes Export of Aureus Branded CBG into Singapore
This marks the first export into Asia, the 18th international market for Aureus branded products and 21st market for all Avicanna ...
Trade group says 93 of Singapore firms bullish on special economic zone with Johor
K UALA LUMPUR, July 11 — The ‘Greater Together: Two Economies, One EcoSystem’ report at the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Joint Investor Forum today revealed that 93 per cent of ...
Did DDex CEO and SGX CEO Issue Contradictory Statements on Crypto Listing?
Did DBS Bank's Digital Exchange CEO contradict the SGX CEO about cryptocurrency listing, or are they working from the same spreadsheet?
Over 9 in 10 Singapore firms keen to invest in proposed SEZ in Johor, but concerns remain: SBF survey
Findings of the survey were released at a Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Joint Investor Forum and is based on engagements with 160 Singaporean businesses across various industries.
Singapore’s US$288 billion Temasek stays bullish on China – targets US, India for growth
The city state’s sovereign wealth fund says its main priority is building a ‘resilient portfolio’ that can withstand market ‘dislocations’.
SMEs’ broad turnaround paves way for Singapore GDP growth to be around 3% in Q2: OCBC
The OCBC SME Index posted its first expansion at 50.2 points after shrinking for the five previous quarters. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Crypto payments regulation: Time for a Singaporean approach?
Singapore’s Payment Services Act has introduced robust regulatory standards for digital payment services, ensuring consumer protection while fostering an innovative crypto ecosystem. The Singapore ...
With LVS Stock Down 14% Year, Will Its Strong Singapore Business Drive Shares Higher Post Q2?
Las Vegas Sands is expected to publish its Q2 2024 results around mid-July. We expect revenues to come in around $2.85 billion, about 11% higher than last year and..