With fewer free claims, patents are likely to be shorter and easier to interpret. Singapore is tightening the rules on patent applications by lowering the threshold for free claims and raising related ...
Inside China’s AI advantage: Lessons for Singapore and Asia companies
AS THE global race to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) intensifies, China is emerging as a front-runner – not only in terms of research output and patents, but more importantly, in ...
Best crypto presales: Bitcoin Penguins presale tops $4M as Asia’s rich families boost crypto exposure
As crypto markets advance, Asia’s wealthiest investors are intensifying their involvement in the cryptocurrency market, with family offices and high-net-worth individuals increasing their allocations ...
Asia’s wealthy investors seek more crypto in portfolios
Wealthy Asian families and family offices are ramping up their cryptocurrency investments, driven by the bullishness around digital assets, increased mainstream adoption and favourable regulatory ...
OKX rolls out on-chain earn in singapore for accredited investors
Crypto exchange OKX is bringing its latest yield product, On-chain Earn, to Singapore. It is offering Accredited Investors in the city-state a streamlined way ...
Singapore key exports slip in July as US shipments tumble 42.7pc
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports slipped 4.6 percent in July from a year earlier, government data showed Monday, as shipments to the United States plunged by more than 40 percent.
Asia Morning Briefing: BTC Demand Cools While “Crypto Capital is Getting More Selective,” OKX’s Gracie Lin Warns
With Bitcoin demand cooling and profit-taking accelerating, investors are rotating into ether and a handful of resilient plays while retail “altseason” fades.
Singapore export growth to stall in 2H25: analysts
Non-Oil Domestic Exports (NODX) fell by 4.6% YoY in July, reversing the strong 12.9% growth recorded in June. Singapore’s export momentum is expected to weaken significantly in the second half of 2025 ...
Singapore firms eager to tap stablecoins and AI for overseas expansion
A Stripe study showed 62 per cent of firms here plan to use stablecoins for payments. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
15 people nabbed for vaping in surprise lunchtime operation in Singapore CBD
CNA joined Health Sciences Authority officers for a two-hour enforcement operation against vaping on Wednesday (Aug 20).
Singapore export recovery set to slow as tariff risks escalate
Singapore’s NODX fell by 4.6% YoY, reversing a strong 12.9% surge in June. Singapore’s export recovery is expected to lose steam in the second half of the year, with CGS International analysts warning ...
Barclays’ Singapore private bank business unaffected by Asia head’s exit
SINGAPORE] Barclays’ private bank in Singapore will operate as normal, despite the departure of the business’ Asia chief amid a restructuring. Read more at The Business Times.
Ex-Goldman trader and NUS alumnus Qin Xiao starts Singapore hedge fund, gets $1.3b allocation
Mr Qin joins a growing cohort of big-name traders winning allocations from multi-strategy hedge funds. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Aspire Launches Yield Solution for Singapore SMEs to Boost Idle Cash Returns
Aspire launches Yield accounts for Singapore SMEs, offering regulated investment access to manage idle cash with flexibility and no minimums.
Ripple’s policy team points the industry to 4 arms for crypto custody in Singapore
Ripple and Blockchain Association Singapore co-hosted a workshop on digital asset custody and stablecoins in Singapore.
Singapore’s higher retirement age keeps more seniors in workforce: study
Seniors’ employment rates have risen after Singapore hiked the retirement and re-employment ages in 2022, according to a new study.