The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) published a notice earlier this week, asking companies offering crypto-related services to conduct more rigorous customer due diligence. Among other things, ...
US Defense Secretary spoke ‘briefly’ with his Chinese counterpart in Singapore
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin "spoke briefly" with his Chinese counterpart in Singapore on Friday, a Pentagon spokesperson said Friday.
S-REITs may remain ‘sideways’ in near-term amid prospect of another rate hike: DBS
Singapore REITs (S-REITs) are likely to remain “sideways” in the near term till there is clarity on the overall trajectory of the rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve in the second half of 2023, say ...
Shaka Harry, Backed by Famous Cricketer MS Dhoni, Launches Huge Range of Vegan Indian Food in Singapore
Indian plant-based company Shaka Harry is expanding internationally with a first market venture into the Singaporean market.
Stock market today: Asia follows Wall Street up on hopes Fed will ease off rate hikes
Wall Street's benchmark S&P 500 index rallied 1% on Thursday after data showed manufacturing and retail activity weakening. That added to hopes the Fed might decide upward pressure on prices is easing ...
StanChart to hire more bankers as it doubles down on Asia
Asia generated two-thirds of the group’s income in Q1 2023, with Hong Kong and Singapore the two largest contributors. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Nearly 250,000 leave Singapore via land checkpoints on Thursday, highest number since borders reopened
Travellers should factor in additional waiting time to cross the border, ICA said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The Big Read: Can the growing number of ultra-rich in Singapore live in harmony with the average Joe?
It was a typical weekday morning at Empress Road Market & Food Centre — a neighbourhood wet market off Farrer Road — where a 68-year-old retiree was spotted buying a bouquet of flowers.
Singapore puts AI on the cloud to boost public sector deployment
Dedicated cloud resources running on Google's platform have been carved out to to enable Singapore government agencies to deploy AI applications more efficiently and securely.
Singapore among largest investors in India despite challenges: Indian businessman Khattar
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Explainer: How are Singapore’s CPF interest rates calculated, and should you move funds to the Special Account amid higher rates?
The Special Account is for old age and investment in retirement-related financial products. The Medisave Account is for hospitalisation and approved medical insurance. The Retirem ...
Singapore is now costliest place to own, rent homes in Asia pacific: Report
India’s housing price is relatively inexpensive compared to the median household income over that in other developing countries Singapore is now costliest place to own, rent homes in Asia pacific: ... ( read original story ...)
Genting Singapore (SGX:G13) Could Be At Risk Of Shrinking As A Company
What underlying fundamental trends can indicate that a company might be in decline? Typically, we'll see the trend ...
U.S.-China divide looms as Asia security summit begins in Singapore
The summit has been overshadowed by China's refusal to let its defense minister meet with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at the forum.
No dialogue between US, China defense chiefs in Singapore
A major regional security forum is underway in Singapore amid rising tensions in the South China Sea and East Asia, with in-person communication between defense chiefs from China and the United States ...
U.S.-China ties weigh on security summit as defense chiefs meet in Singapore
La Dialogue security summit, much speculation centered on a possible meeting between U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and his Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu. Late Monday, China confirmed the ...