The drop was worse than the 7.4 per cent fall forecast by analysts in a Bloomberg poll. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Is Grab’s ride-hailing business future-proof?
SINGAPORE-BASED Grab undoubtedly leads South-east Asia’s ride-hailing sector, commanding around 70 per cent market share. Read more at The Business Times.
France hopes to develop green and digital shipping corridor with Singapore: French maritime chief
France hopes to develop a green and digital shipping corridor with Singapore, as part of cooperation on maritime sustainability, digitalisation and cybersecurity, said Eric Banel, France’s director ...
Bitcoin halving could lead to miners winding up or consolidating, say crypto players
In the longer term, growing adoption of the Bitcoin blockchain is needed for mining to continue. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Australia and Singapore combine for $20M maritime emissions initiative
Australia’s national science agency the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has announced Australia and Singapore have partnered on a $20 million initiative to reduce ...
Strengthening interaction: Singapore’s role in EU-Asean ties
SINGAPORE is Europe’s gateway to South-east Asia, not merely by geographical location but through deliberate, visionary strategies that position the city-state as a critical hub for international ...
When Big Law Buys Books of Business in Asia and Deep Pockets Backfire
McDermott, Will & Emery exited the Asia market in 2020, but a year later it set up in Singapore with some some highly extravagant team hires. Now, three years later, the firm has just one partner ...
Israel-Gaza war: as Singapore investigates latest anti-Israel protest, is there a ‘paradigm shift’ in domestic views?
In a rare act of defiance of strict laws governing demonstrations, supporters of the pro-Palestinian cause unfurled a banner at tourist attraction Gardens by the Bay In the last few months, political ...
Singapore Expands Payment Services Act to Include Token Custody and Transfers
The Payment Services Act (PS Act) in Singapore has been amended by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to broaden the regulatory framework that applies to digital payment token (DPT) service ...
Three investment strategies to boost Singapore’s green lead
Singapore made US$913m worth of private green investments. Singapore leads the net-zero charge, but experts see room for three more decarbonisation strategies to further solidify its sustainability ...
Singapore leads in accelerating decarbonization efforts in Southeast Asia: report
The state could expand the list of qualifying projects under its carbon tax regime. Singapore was among the Southeast Asian countries that made great strides in reducing carbon emissions last year, ...
Bitcoin halving may lead to some sales, Crypto.com CEO says
BITCOIN selling may become evident as the date of the so-called halving nears but the event is set to bolster the price of the largest digital asset longer term, according to the head of the ...
Singapore gives workers right to request 4-day weeks, more work from home under new flexitime guideline
Employees will also be entitled to ask for other arrangements such as flexible work locations and staggered work timings come the end of this year.
Flight Review: Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 Business Class From London Heathrow To Singapore Changi
The exceptional service and attention to detail, from the lavatories to the in-flight meals, made for a delightful journey. ...
Singapore SMEs in contractionary mode for fifth straight quarter: OCBC
SMALL and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were in contractionary mode for the fifth consecutive quarter, the latest OCBC SME Index released on Tuesday (Apr 16) indicated. Read more at The Business ...
End of an era in Singapore as prime minister set to step down
Lee Hsien Loong’s deputy, Lawrence Wong, will lead the city-state, which has an outsize role economically, diplomatically and militarily.