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.
Singapore supermarkets to start charging for disposable carrier bags from 3 July
The move for most supermarkets to charge shoppers at least 5 cents for each disposable carrier bag will begin on 3 July.
Singapore charity urgently sends $1m in funds to Turkish aid group to help quake victims
A local charity group has sent about $1 million to a Turkish humanitarian aid organisation to ensure quake victims get immediate access to shelter, hot meals and winter clothing. Read more at ...
Singapore’s online portal PropertyGuru remains in the red even as fourth quarter revenue jumped
PropertyGuru stays in the red for the fourth quarter of 2022, after slipping from a net profit position in the second quarter. ( read original story ...)
Singapore ranks 6th for luxury home sales in 2022: Knight Frank
Knight Frank expects a 4 per cent increase in prime residential prices in Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)