THE ongoing discussions to establish a Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) will be a boon for the Asean region.
StanChart’s Asia CEO ready for bumpy road, bets on China wealth
Banks including Singapore’s second-largest lender, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, are targeting such flows, to capitalise on shifting supply chains. Standard Chartered is looking to bank on this ...
Letter: Singapore treads uneasily in crypto sandbox
The Monetary Authority of Singapore in 2016 introduced a crypto “sandbox” — the FinTech Regulatory Sandbox framework — where companies are granted temporary regulatory waivers to test their ...
Retrenched Singapore workers to get financial support while reskilling for better jobs
SINGAPORE: To help retrenched workers get back on their feet confidently, the government will provide them with temporary financial support so that they can focus on upgrading their skills for a ...
Fidelity sees Singapore bonds as haven from China, Fed risks
Singapore's government bonds are attractive due to their relatively attractive yields, robust currency and AAA credit rating: Fidelity Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore PM Lee’s political succession plan on track, but experts don’t foresee handover happening within a year
Although Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has declared that his political succession plan is on track, political analysts told TODAY that they do not ...
Singapore Lures US Law Firms With Trouble in China Growing (1)
US law firms troubled by China’s security clampdown, Taiwan warnings and civil liberties limits are turning to Singapore as a place to expand their Asia presence.
From grassroots to government, Singapore takes lead in tackling e-waste
If you didn’t know better, you might think Edwin Beng is heading home after buying a new appliance. It’s a muggy Sunday morning in Singapore, and Beng, carrying a signature bright blue Ikea bag in one ...
ChatGPT for Healthcare: Singapore’s NUHS Taps AI to Boost Clinicians’ Productivity
The National University Health System in Singapore (NUHS) is tapping into artificial intelligence technology to improve clinicians’ productivity. At the heart of this goal lies its newly-launched GPT ...
IPO Roundup: Adlai Nortye, Jyong Biotech and more
The IPO market continues to expand, with many notable names reportedly seeking September debuts. Arm Holdings, Birkenstock Group and Instacart, have all shown interest in going public within the next ...
UFC Fight Night 225: Make your predictions for Max Holloway vs. Chan Sung Jung in Singapore
We want your predictions for UFC Fight Night 225 in Singapore with a Max Holloway vs. “The Korean Zombie” headliner.
Singapore trader presented fraudulent documents to Standard Chartered, OCBC, court finds
Winson Oil made false representations to two banks when seeking payment for sales to disgraced trader Hin Leong, a Singapore High Court ruling has found. The Singapore-headquartered commodities ...
India’s ban on white rice exports: Singapore seeks exemption
India accounted for 40 per cent of Singapore’s rice imports, “Only the import of non-basmati (rice) is affected by the ban,” it said. Shipments of non-basmati rice make up 17 per cent of the total ...
Stablecoins in Singapore: A Promising Path or Potential Pitfalls?
With a forward-thinking approach, the city-state has been at the forefront of stablecoin innovation - while keeping a keen eye on safeguards.
Two-thirds of Singapore consumers expect an economic downturn over the next year: Survey
Some 68 per cent of Singapore consumers foresee an economic downturn over the next six to 12 months, according to a survey released on Monday by UOB.
Following latest funding round, Singapore digital payment startup prepares to take on India, Asia
Singapore-based cross-border payments platform, Thunes, raised another round of capital which puts it within range of becoming a “unicorn”, a startup valued at one billion US dollars or more.