Inflation-growth dynamics of the global economy have turned less favourable in the past few months, says the macroeconomic review. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Economy Likely to Grow at Below-Trend Pace in 2023, MAS Says
Singapore's economic growth in 2023 is likely to be at a below-trend pace amid weaker external demand, the Monetary Authority ... ( read original story ...)
At 305m high, super penthouse on 8 Shenton Way will be the tallest residence in Singapore
It is set to dethrone Wallich Residence in the 283.7m Guoco Tower as the highest here. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Mulls Tighter Restrictions on Crypto Trading
The Monetary Authority of Singapore says that trading cryptocurrencies is “highly risky and not suitable for the general public.” ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore says crypto ban not feasible, proposes risk mitigation measures
Monetary Authority of Singapore the Singaporean central bank has published papers proposing regulatory measures to reduce the risk of consumer harm from tradin ... ( read original story ...)
Jail for Malaysian man in Singapore who posed as female gynaecologist to receive nude pictures
While posing as a female doctor on various online platforms such as Facebook, Ooi Chuen Wei tricked dozens of women into sending him photographs and videos ... ( read original story ...)
Ant Group Grows Partnership with STB to Drive Tourism Demand from Asia to Singapore
Ant Group today expanded their partnership with Singapore Tourism Board (STB) to make cross-border travel to Singapore more seamless and convenient. The partnership builds on a collaboration forged in ... ( read original story ...)
Pair charged in over 140 scam cases linked to mobile devices
Two people accused of being involved in at least 140 scam cases linked to mobile devices, allegedly causing losses totalling more than S$360,000, were handed cheating charges in a district court on ... ( read original story ...)
UOB defies investment banking slump with debt deals
Fixed income deals in the region are up about 40 per cent from a year ago, UOB said. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s mortgage costs are rising — but some buyers are shrugging off higher rates
Rising rates are unlikely to have a major impact on Singapore's property market because of wealthy buyers, strong rental demand and more. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Central Bank Chief Urges Restraint on FX Intervention
Southeast Asia has done a “decent job” of allowing markets to absorb some shocks from an aggressive US monetary tightening while ensuring that currency weakness doesn’t spiral out of control, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s financial sector has a road map for success
As companies around the world strive to navigate volatile macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions, Singapore’s financial sector finds itself in an advantageous situation. Many of its firms have ... ( read original story ...)
‘British people shouldn’t live in Singapore’: Tiktoker describes screaming during encounter with night jogger
A TikToker shared her experience as a U.K. woman in Singapore, explaining an encounter with a night jogger she mistook for a mugger through fits of laughter. TikTok user @ilibabyyyy, a 22-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Central Bank Proposes Stablecoin Rules to Rein In Crypto Sector
In a separate document, the Monetary Authority of Singapore said it's also considering measures to limit retail investors without access to professional advice from engaging in crypto markets. ( read original story ...)
Can Singapore achieve its e-sports hub ambitions?
Singapore is currently hosting one of the biggest video gaming tournaments in the world in The International, a Dota 2 championship event. ( read original story ...)
Asia Minute: Otters make a controversial comeback in Singapore
A famous urban center in Southeast Asia has become the scene of an unusual wildlife story. It centers on the return of a species that's still officially listed as endangered, but is also making a ... ( read original story ...)