Hurdles such as a talent shortage and regulations stand in the way of local banks Read more at The Business Times.
Asia Morning Briefing: Regional Crypto Power Balance Is Shifting as Japan ‘Ready to Pop’
On the sidelines of Token2049 in Singapore, crypto execs kept returning to the same theme: Tokyo is becoming the region’s new crypto capital.
Did Max Verstappen poke fun at Lando Norris on social media after Singapore GP drama?
After hinting Lando Norris hampered his Singapore qualifying lap, Max Verstappen appeared to tease him with an Instagram story ...
Commentary: With more US Fed rate cuts projected, could Singapore interest rates fall further?
Lower domestic interest rates should go some way to ease financial strains for companies and households, but these are still uncertain times, says Coface chief APAC economist Bernard Aw. ( read original story ...)
How McLaren became F1 champions again amid Oscar Piastri anger at 2025 Singapore Grand Prix
Mercedes’ George Russell won the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix, with McLaren crowned back-to-back constructors’ champions. Russell started on pole and led from lights out, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen ...
Singapore’s Mapletree wants to set up data centers in India
Singapore-based property developer, Mapletree, plans to invest $500-700 million in its first data centre project in Mumbai, India.
NRI Ditches Singapore For ‘Chaotic’ India, Plans Rs 1 Crore Investment In Chennai
A Non-Resident Indian (NRI) living in Singapore has said they would rather live in a 'chaotic India' than stay in the Southeast Asian nation. In a now-viral post titled, "Returning to Chennai", the 26 ...
TOKEN2049: How Singapore Became Host To The World’s Largest Crypto Event
TOKEN2049, the largest cryptocurrency event in the world, has become an annual conference hosted in Singapore hosting the event ...
Isack Hadjar Hits Back At “Grumpy” Fernando Alonso Over Singapore Skirmish Criticism
Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar has hit back at two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso over criticism over his defensive driving at the Singapore Grand Pr ...
Carlos Sainz Will Take ‘Learnings’ From Singapore Grand Prix After Shock Result
While the headlines of last weekend were taken by Mercedes' George Russell who stormed to victory, and the McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris who cla ...
LG Electronics India’s IPO draws Norway, Singapore wealth funds as anchor investors
(Reuters) -Appliance maker LG Electronics India has sold shares worth about 34.75 billion rupees ($391.88 million) to anchor investors including Blackrock and the wealth funds of Singapore and Norway ...
AI key to boosting Singapore’s edge as financial hub as Govt keeps improving guardrails: Josephine Teo
Singapore leverages AI to maintain its financial hub edge, with ongoing improvements in guardrails and innovative applications in financial services. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
OCBC mortgage specialists to become wealth advisers as well through upskilling programme
Participants attain Capital Markets and Financial Advisory Services certifications. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Start-up Heidi secures US$65 million to expand AI healthcare in Hong Kong, Singapore
The six-year-old firm plans to build a team of about 15 to 20 people in Hong Kong and Singapore by the end of next year.
LG’s India IPO Is Said to Attract Abu Dhabi, Norway, Singapore Wealth Funds
LG Electronics Inc.’s initial public offering of its India arm has attracted the sovereign wealth funds of Abu Dhabi, Norway and Singapore, according to people familiar with the matter.
Standard Chartered says assets at CIO Funds reach $3 billion, launches Islamic suite
Standard Chartered said on Monday that assets under management at its Signature CIO Funds have risen to $3 billion, three years after launch, and it will introduce a Shariah-compliant version to meet ...