SINGAPORE, May 7 — Singapore’s United Overseas Bank (UOB) recorded a 4 per cent fall in first-quarter net profit from a year earlier, as weaker interest rates and a softer operating backdrop weighed ...
Singapore tops global crypto adoption rankings for 2026
Singapore has overtaken the US to claim the top spot in Bybit’s World Crypto Rankings for 2026, reinforcing its position from last year’s Henley Crypto Adoption Index. The city-state’s regulatory ...
Singapore tops crypto hub rankings as UK wallet ban debated
Singapore has overtaken the US to lead global crypto adoption rankings, credited to its regulatory clarity and institutional trust, despite some gaps in retail usage. Meanwhile, the UK faces industry ...
Singapore bank UOB’s first-quarter net profit falls 4%, but beats forecast
Singapore's United Overseas Bank, or UOB , reported on Thursday a 4% fall in net profit in the first quarter from a year earlier on the back of what it called a softer operating ...
Singapore tax myths: David Cay Johnston
SINGAPORE, Aug 5 (Reuters) - This tropical city-state of 5 million people stands out as a model of low taxes, economic freedom and private property rights, or so say such U.S. organizations as the ...
Singapore says teachers can cane students as young as 9 in new anti-bullying strategy
Singapore’s education minister has confirmed that teachers are allowed to use caning to discipline unruly students in certain cases.
CMC Markets Singapore Merges Entities Ahead Of Multi-Asset Platform Launch
CMC Markets has merged its CMC Invest legal entity into its main Singapore operation, restructuring its local business ahead of a planned multi-asset platform ...
S’pore tough on financial crime but some improvements needed: Global financial watchdog report
A FATF report acknowledges Singapore's successes in combating financial crime but identifies areas for improvement in tackling money laundering and terrorist financing. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore effective in tackling financial crime including money laundering: Report
SINGAPORE - The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) found Singapore to have a competent and coordinated regime to tackle financial crime challenges in a report released on May 6. The 40-member global ...
UOB opens new $500m tech hub in Punggol Digital District with 400 staff already on site
SINGAPORE – Some 400 UOB employees have started work at Punggol Digital District (PDD), as companies begin moving into Singapore’s newest business and technology hub designed to anchor the country’s ...
Singapore was effective in tackling financial crime including money laundering: Report
SINGAPORE - The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) found Singapore to have a competent and coordinated regime to tackle financial crime challenges in a report released on May 6. The 40-member global ...
D23 Asia Fan Event Makes Singapore Debut In 2027
D23 Asia, the ultimate Disney fan event, will return in 2027, and this time, it will take place in Singapore for the first time, ...
Singapore’s framework against financial crimes such as money laundering shows marked improvement: Report
Singapore received the strongest possible outcome in the latest assessment published by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), reflecting the existence of a robust framework to combat financial ...
‘Lack of self-awareness’: Singapore recruiter hits back at criticism over ‘hungrier’ foreigners remark
A Singapore-based recruiter has responded to online criticisms over her earlier remarks that companies prefer to hire foreign workers who are "hungrier" over locals.Appearing on an episode of CNA's ...
Singapore approves caning as punishment for male school bullies
Caning will be meted out at Singaporian schools as an anti-bullying disciplinary measure for boys only when "all other measures are inadequate".
Analysts upgrade DBS, lift target price on improved forecasts, wealth franchise growth
Increased inflows into Singapore from a flight to safety and the strong Singapore dollar may benefit bank, says OCBC Group Research Read more at The Business Times.