The Singapore Business Federation and professional services firm KPMG Singapore have put forward suggestions for Budget 2024 that aim to give firms an edge when it comes to going digital and green.
Shell loses £3.5bn as it seeks to quit Singapore but gas earnings soar
Shell is trying to sell the refining and chemicals hub on Singapore's Bukom (pictured) and Jurong islands after launching a strategic review last year.
Most key global crypto markets tightening consumer protection rules, says report
In 2023, 80 per cent of the 21 jurisdictions moved to tighten crypto rules, and nearly half have tightened consumer protection measures, a report by blockchain analysis firm TRM Labs said. Read more ...
ST Explains: Next steps to take after getting retrenched in Singapore
SINGAPORE - The topic of lay-offs is in the spotlight again in the first week of January, as e-commerce giant Lazada reportedly retrenched workers of all stripes from Jan 3 to Jan 5. Such exercises ...
Upbit Singapore gains MPI license from MAS for crypto expansion
In a landmark move for Singapore’s digital asset sector, Upbit Singapore has been granted a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This development, a ...
Singapore stocks end flat ahead of key markets’ inflation data
SINGAPORE - Singapore stocks finished flat on Jan 8, ahead of the week’s key inflation data out of China, Japan and the US. The Straits Times Index ended marginally higher by 2.72 points or 0.09 per ...
KPMG, SBF call for Budget 2024 to enhance Singapore’s tax competitiveness, promote ESG
BUDGET 2024 is a chance for Singapore to reinforce its status as a hub for business, wealth management, and sustainability-linked investments, said the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and ...
Upbit Singapore Expands Institutional Foothold With Major Payment License From MAS
Upbit Singapore secures MAS Major Payment License, paving the way for institutional growth and global compliance leadership in digital assets.
Commentary: 3 big shifts to watch out for in Singapore’s healthcare system in 2024 as it prepares for challenges ahead
Healthier SG, Age Well SG, Cancer Drug List, a new Implant Subsidy List and more. Healthier SG and Age Well SG shift the focus from disease to health and well-being, while the two Lists clarify what s ...
Crypto exchange Upbit gets full Singapore licence
This will allow the exchange to expand its institutional business and increase the number of digital assets it lists. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore firms, India’s Tamil Nadu state sign MOUs worth S$5 billion
SINGAPORE: Singapore firms and India's Tamil Nadu have concluded S$5 billion (US$3.7 billion) in planned investments at the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet held in Chennai. The investments will be ...
MAS Grants Full Crypto Payment License to Upbit Singapore
MAS has granted Upbit Singapore a full payment license, enabling the company to expand its operations in the digital asset market.
Fewer Singapore businesses planning forays overseas
SINGAPORE: Fewer Singapore businesses are planning to venture overseas, with large companies a tad more cautious than their small and medium-sized counterparts, a survey by the Singapore Business ...
3PL Market in Singapore to grow by USD 1.35 billion growth between 2022 – 2027| Driven by Growing import-export activity on sea lanes- Technavio
The 3PL Market in Singapore report has been added to Technavio's offering. With ISO 9001:2015 certification, Technavio has proudly partnered with more than 100 Fortune 500 companies for over 16 years.
Companies looking to offset carbon tax will have to wait some time more for worthy projects
High-quality projects that truly benefit the climate have yet to become available, although some are currently in the works. Read more at straitstimes.com.
E-commerce platforms collecting 9% import GST in advance for goods to be imported after year end
Popular e-commerce platforms Taobao and ezBuy began charging customers who purchase goods over $400 from abroad the new 9 per cent GST rate from 20 Dec itself, while Ezship began charging the higher ...