The Singapore purchasing managers' index (PMI), an early indicator of manufacturing activity, edged down 0.2 points from the previous month to post a slower rate of expansion at 50.1 this July, the ... ( read original story ...)
Singtel adds $100M to startup investment arm
Singapore telco pumps another $100 million into its VC arm Innov8 to expand its investment portfolio across Southeast Asia, China, Australia, Israel, and the US. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Central Bank to Consult Public for Stablecoin Regulations
The MAS is reviewing a regulatory regime targeting risks involving stablecoins, the minister in charge of the bank said. ( read original story ...)
No change to ‘generous’ CPF interest rates amid inflation, with floor rates still higher than bank rates: Tan See Leng
SINGAPORE — The interest rates for the Central Provident Fund (CPF) will remain unchanged for now because interest rates at banks continue to be below the effective CPF floor rates. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s watchdog urges financial firms to ‘discourage’ retail crypto trading
Despite the cryptocurrency sector's exponential growth, Singapore's central bank is warning against crypto trading. ( read original story ...)
Singapore insists it has given fleeing Sri Lanka leader Rajapaksa no ‘privileges, immunity or hospitality’
Singapore has insisted that it has not provided any priviliges or immunity to Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the former president of Sri Lanka who fled the cash-strapped nation amid anti-government protests last ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Tighter Covid-19 curbs at hospitals and care homes extended till Aug 31
Safe management measures for visitors to hospital wards and residential care homes will be extended for another four weeks, till Aug 31. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Central Bank to Consult Public on Stablecoin Regulations
T (MAS), the country's central bank, is "actively reviewing" its approach to regulating stablecoins, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, the minister in charge of the bank, said. The bank is "assessing the merits ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore takes bronze in badminton mixed team event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games
SINGAPORE: Singapore took home the bronze medal in the badminton mixed team event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games after beating England 3-0 on Tuesday (Aug 2). Terry Hee Yong Kai and Jessica Tan Wei ... ( read original story ...)
12th monkeypox case detected in Singapore
SINGAPORE - A 12th monkeypox case was detected in Singapore on Monday (Aug 1). The man, 59, is a local unlinked case with no recent travel history, said the Ministry of Health on its website on ... ( read original story ...)
Getting used to lab-grown food options might be necessary for Singapore’s food security: SMU president
The use of alternative food sources such as laboratory-grown products might be necessary so that Singapore may not be vulnerable to supply chain disruptions that have been happening during the ... ( read original story ...)
Vikram Nair on Singapore Armed Forces and Other Matters Bill
With Singapore’s military setting up a new branch to face growing threats in the digital domain, MP Vikram Nair wanted to know when the Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS) will be operationally ... ( read original story ...)
Barclays Hunts for Private Banking Deals Amid Singapore Rebuild
Barclays Plc. is on the prowl for deals that will expand its business catering to Asia’s wealthy six years after largely retreating from the space. ( read original story ...)
2022 Mid-Year Round Up: Where to Next for Singapore Stocks and REITs?
As we shake off a turbulent first half, we gaze into our crystal ball to see what we can expect for the second half of this year. The post 2022 Mid-Year Round Up: Where to Next for Singapore Stocks ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC aims to placate Hong Kong investors after rejecting break-up call from Ping An
HSBC’s bosses will meet retail investors in Hong Kong on Tuesday, seeking to convince them that a strategy to operate as a unified bank is better for its future than a break-up mooted by top ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia chicken breeders in the dark about whether exports will resume but cheer signs of market recovery
Following remarks in parliament that there is now an oversupply of chicken, breeders are optimistic that exports to countries like Singapore will be reinstated soon. ( read original story ...)