The bank's earnings topped analysts’ expectations of $1.39 billion in a Bloomberg poll. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore tops global crypto rankings with regulatory edge
Singapore has overtaken the US to claim the top spot in Bybit’s World Crypto Rankings, reinforcing its position from last year’s Henley Crypto Adoption Index. The city-state’s rise is attributed to ...
Singapore named top crypto hub as tokenization advances
Singapore has overtaken the US in Bybit’s World Crypto Rankings and maintained its #1 Henley Crypto Adoption Index position, driven by regulatory clarity and institutional engagement. This comes as ...
GIFT City vs Dubai vs Singapore: Which features high on Indian investors’ global wealth map
As Indian investors increasingly diversify globally, GIFT City, Dubai, and Singapore are emerging as key offshore wealth destinations. Experts say the choice now depends less on tax arbitrage and more ...
Singapore leads crypto hub rankings as ether underperforms
Singapore has overtaken the U.S. to become the world’s top-ranked crypto hub, supported by regulatory clarity, infrastructure, and institutional trust, while ether faces steep market challenges. ETH ...
Singapore Announces Targeted Investment Review Regime
Singapore has joined the trend of countries exercising greater oversight over investments in domestic entities in strategically important sectors. The Significant Investments Review Act (the “Bill”), ...
Singapore bank UOB cites ‘softer operating environment’ as net profit falls 4% on-year
By Rae Wee and Yantoultra Ngui SINGAPORE, May 7 (Reuters) - Singapore's United Overseas Bank, or UOB, reported on Thursday a 4% annual fall in first-quarter net profit that, despite beating ...
UOB Q1 profit falls 4% to $1.44 billion but beats forecast
The bank's earnings topped analysts’ expectations of $1.39 billion in a Bloomberg poll. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s UOB posts 4pc profit drop as softer rates weigh on earnings
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.