Singapore will closely examine short-seller reports and the companies’ response if there are cases similar to the explosive allegations made against the Adani Group, Senior Minister Tharman ...
Christopher Forbes appointed Head of CMC Markets Singapore Invest
At CMC Invest Singapore, customers will not be charged any platform, settlement, or custody charges and will be shown the FX spread, a feature commonly kept opaque by online brokers.
1MDB trial: Ex-bank officer admits to around US$6mil in ‘secret profits’
A former bank officer with Singapore's BSI Bank told the High Court that he made close to US$6mil (RM27mil) in "secret profits" for carrying out transactions for 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) and ... ( read original story ...)
Golf: Szokol shakes off injury woes to seize first round lead at HSBC Women’s World C’ship
Elizabeth Szokol was diagnosed with a herniated disc back injury which ruled her out for five months. She played in only 13 events that year and to No. 150 in the world rankings. If not for a medical ...
Binance unit plans bid for Singapore crypto licence
Binance has earlier faced challenges in Singapore. Its affiliate Binance Asia Services withdrew a local license application in December 2021 without giving a reason beyond "strategic, commercial and d ...
BHIM SBI Pay App: How To Make Money Transfers From India to Singapore; Details
Interested SBI customers can take a look at the features of the BHIM SBI Pay here: You can send money instantly to Singapore via UPI. You can receive money from Singapore instantly by using UPI. You ...
New water recycling requirements for wafer fab, electronics, biomed sectors from 2024
CERTAIN water-intensive industries will face mandatory water recycling requirements from Jan 1, 2024, the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment’s (MSE) announced during the committee of ...
TikTok bans, Samsung’s green line issue, Singapore’s anti-scam fight and more
Here is a roundup of the tech news that you may have missed this week. Canada is reportedly joining the growing list of western nations that have implemented a ban on the Chinese social media app from ...
Higher investment requirements, minimum local hires for eligible investors to get and renew PR status under revised EDB scheme
SINGAPORE — Individuals looking to apply for permanent residency (PR) under an investment programme will soon be required to invest much higher amounts in Singapore, as part of changes announced on ...
Singapore raises minimum investment sums for ultra-rich seeking permanent resident status
INDIVIDUALS seeking permanent-resident (PR) status via Singapore’s Global Investor Programme (GIP) must soon invest more: at least S$10 million in a business or S$25 million in an approved fund. Those ...
Singapore raises permanent residence threshold for ultra-rich
Singapore is increasing the threshold for global investors seeking permanent-resident status in an attempt to create more jobs and benefits locals due to an influx of wealth. Applicants will need at ...
Binance to revive bid for Singapore crypto permit -Nikkei
Crypto exchange Binance will have its custodial arm apply for a permit to offer cryptocurrency services in Singapore "in due course", Nikkei Asia reported on Thursday, citing executives from the unit.
ITE to offer work-study diploma in agriculture & aquaculture technology from Apr. 2023
The Institute of Technical Education (ITE) is launching a new work-study diploma in agriculture and aquaculture technology in April 2023. This is part of the government's plan to build the manpower ...
Singapore launches $125 million coastal research programme
It will aim to develop innovative, sustainable and smart solutions for Singapore’s urban and land-squeezed environment. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Higher investment quantum among changes to scheme that grants PR status to eligible investors
The changes to the Global Investor Programme (GIP) will help to strengthen support for local start-ups and create more jobs, said the Economic Development Board.
Venture funding for Singapore start-ups weakens in 2022
The data raises concerns over the potential for a further slowdown in venture funding this year. Read more at straitstimes.com.