SINGAPORE – The High Court has dismissed a US$9 million (S$12 million) lawsuit brought by a Greek investor against Singapore fintech firm Snap Innovations and businessman Bernard Ong, founder of ...
Singapore hangs drug trafficker in second execution of 2024
Singapore has some of the world’s toughest anti-narcotics laws: trafficking more than 500 grams of cannabis can result in the death penalty.
IN FOCUS: Countries around the world are battling overtourism. Could a hub like Singapore be next?
In extreme cases, locals have protested and hurled items at tourists, asking them to "go home". Not in Singapore, where visitor numbers aren't controlled.
MAS sets up review group to revitalise Singapore’s stock market
The panel will be chaired by Second Minister for Finance and MAS board member Chee Hong Tat. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore To Boost Stock Market Development
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Friday announced a review group to strengthen equities
Isetan Singapore narrows H1 loss to S$126,000 but faces lower sales
JAPANESE retailer Isetan Singapore recorded a net loss of S$126,000 for the six months ended June, narrower than the loss of S$681,000 in the same period last year, it announced on Friday (Aug 2). ( read original story ...)
Singapore shows the small can survive in the global AI arms race
Singapore also serves as a neutral ground in the politicized ... This is the web version of Data Sheet, a daily newsletter on the business of tech. Sign up to get it delivered free to your inbox.
OCBC’s Q2 profit tops expectations, says on track to meet 2024 targets
SINGAPORE: Singapore's second-largest bank Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) reported on Friday (Aug 2) a stronger-than-expected 14 per cent year-on-year jump in second quarter net profit and said ...
Hong Kong crypto group’s trading arm gets Singapore digital asset licence
HashKey Technology Services can beef up its crypto trading offerings with the full licence. Read more at straitstimes.com.
HashKey Gets License for Crypto OTC Trading in Singapore
HashKey Digital Asset Group Ltd.’s over-the-counter trading arm secured a Major Payment Institution license from Singapore’s regulator, allowing it to offer digital payment token services, according ...
Singapore’s manufacturing recovery likely to broaden as it gains momentum
The rebound should quell concerns over the contraction in June industrial production Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s PMI rises in July, mirroring growth in region-wide factory activity
SINGAPORE’S overall manufacturing sentiment improved in July, as region-wide factory activity continued to grow. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore Manufacturing PMI Picks Up in Sign of Upbeat Outlook
However, anecdotal evidence suggests that electronics manufacturers remained upbeat about sustained growth in the sector, said Stephen Poh, executive director at SIPMM. This was evidenced by the ...
Mobile Guardian app glitch issues progressively fixed for some students, others turn to pen and paper
ST understands that more than 1,000 students from at least five MOE schools have been affected. Read more at straitstimes.com.
US, Singapore deepen collaboration on critical technologies
US and Singapore chaired the second US- Singapore Critical and Emerging Technology (CET) Dialogue in Singapore. Building on the inaugural US-Singapore CET Dialogue held in Washington, D.C. in October ...
How Singapore became a data center hub despite its small size, expensive energy, and hot climate
Singapore is a tropical city-state with barely a quarter the land mass of Rhode Island. It may be the worst place on the planet to build data centers: land is scarce, energy is expensive, and the ...