The real estate company earlier warned of a "significant" fall in 2023 profit due to valuation losses on its investment properties. Read more at straitstimes.com.
COP28: Singapore’s Fu says talks showing progress, “significant” work to do
Singapore's environment minister said talks at the COP28 climate talks in Dubai had secured progress on several key issues but that there was "significant" work still to do. "We have narrowed down ...
Crypto exchange HTX hit by $346 million outflow in wake of hack
MUMBAI - The HTX exchange, a digital asset trading platform linked to China-born industry mogul Justin Sun, has suffered a US$258 million (S$346 million) net outflow since resuming operations after ...
Bitcoin Drops Below $41,000 as Part of a Wider Crypto Selloff
Bitcoin briefly sank below $41,000 amid a broader crypto retreat as speculators took some profits from this year’s rally in digital assets.
After 20 years in Singapore, I still hadn’t tried the city’s famous, $3.75 Michelin-listed chicken rice. I finally put it to the test.
Tian Tian's chicken rice has earned the praise of Gordon Ramsay, Anthony Bourdain, and the Michelin Guide.
Singapore to be among first to start building its pavilion for delay-plagued Osaka World Expo 2025
None of the 60 countries and regions due to build their own pavilions have started. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore shares fall at Monday’s open; STI down 0.6%
SINGAPORE stocks started the week in negative territory on Monday (Dec 11), contrasting global markets, which finished the previous week higher as traders bet on central banks being done with interest ...
‘Unique’ wealth haven Singapore narrows gap with Hong Kong on multimillion dollar property deals
While Singapore’s real-estate market has had a leg up from an influx of wealth and talent, Hong Kong has been beset by a prolonged property downturn amid mainland China’s economic difficulties.
As Singapore Film Commission Turns 25, SGIFF Panorama Filmmakers Reflect on Country’s Global Festival Success
“With our government’s support, it is easier for us to attract more sponsorships and investments with international partners. Hence you notice that Singapore has a slate of films that are not just ...
Singapore, China Enhance Digital Finance Cooperation
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced a series of new initiatives in digital finance and capital markets, aimed at strengthening financial ...
Singapore Narrows the Gap With Hong Kong on Real Estate Deals
Singapore is closing in on Hong Kong’s lead in real estate deals as the city-state benefits from its status as a wealth haven, while distressed property sales afflict the rival Asian financial hub. ( read original story ...)
China and Singapore collaborate to allow tourists spend the digital yuan
Singapore and China recently collaborated on a pilot program aimed at enabling tourists from both nations to utilize China’s central bank digital currency, the digital yuan, during their travels. The ...
DBS, OCBC, UOB are weighing down the STI
IT HAS been a pretty good few weeks for stocks. The S&P 500 index has bounced 11.8 per cent from its Oct 27 low, thanks in part to a significant pullback in 10-year US Treasury bond yields from a peak ...
Asia’s hottest crypto stories of the week
Asia’s dynamic crypto market continues to evolve with developments that are as diverse as they are intriguing. This week, we’ve witnessed a blend of regulatory maneuvers, ambitious green finance ...
Singapore and China launch Digital Yuan pilot for tourist transactions
Singapore and China have initiated a cross-border pilot program for the use of China's central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital yuan. This ...
Crypto exchange Binance to firm up new board of directors as soon as first quarter of 2024, says CEO
Mr Richard Teng took over the reins of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance in late November. Read more at straitstimes.com.