CBDCs have the potential to make a significant impact on global finance, but appropriate safeguards need to be in place, an official from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said today. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore embraces Zero Trust: A prediction comes true
In Europe, Zero Trust went from concept to reality for many firms during 2020. APAC has been a very different story. ( read original story ...)
India’s Paytm’s IPO subscribed 48per cent as fintech firm heads into last issue day
Indian fintech firm Paytm's initial public offering (IPO) of up to 183 billion rupees (US$2.47 billion) was subscribed 48per cent on the second day of the issue period, receiving bids for 23.5 million ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore will stop covering the medical bills of unvaccinated COVID-19 patients
Singapore's government will stop covering the cost of COVID-19 treatment for those who are "unvaccinated by choice" next month, citing the strain they are placing on its healthcare system. ( read original story ...)
Singapore wants AI startups to think about healthcare
SingHealth inks three-year partnership with SGInnovate to provide resources and opportunities that deep tech startups need to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare sector. ( read original story ...)
DBS goes big with sterling debut
DBS paid a minimal premium as it raised £1bn with its first covered bond in sterling on Tuesday morning. The volume eclipsed the £850m of five year paper raised by compatriot United Oversea Bank on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore court stays Malaysian’s imminent execution after Covid-19 infection
The case has attracted international attention, with U.N. experts and billionaire Richard Branson among those calling on Singapore to commute the sentence. ( read original story ...)
3,397 new COVID-19 cases, 12 more deaths in Singapore
The 512th to 523rd fatalities here were aged between 58 and 95. All of them, except for an unvaccinated case, had various underlying medical conditions. ( read original story ...)
Singapore court calls off execution after inmate tests positive for COVID-19
Singapore's top criminal court has temporarily called off Wednesday's scheduled execution for a Malaysian drug trafficker, whose case has drawn international attention, after he was diagnosed with ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Will Stop Covering COVID Costs for Those Who Decline to Be Vaccinated
Singapore will no longer cover the medical costs of COVID-19 patients who are eligible to get vaccinated against the virus but choose not to, the country’s Health Ministry says. “We will begin ... ( read original story ...)
Paytm’s IPO Subscribed 48% On Second Day Of Issue
Paytm's share sale via initial public offer, the country's biggest-ever, was subscribed 48 per cent at the end of the second day of the issue ... ( read original story ...)
How much is location still worth for properties in Singapore?
Photo by R ARCHITECTURE on Unsplash Dear Readers, Thank you for coming here! About 8 years ago, when we were trying to buy our first ever property, the agent told us that ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Execution Stayed After Positive Covid-19 Test
The case has drawn scrutiny over the death sentence for Nagaenthran Dharmalingam, a mentally disabled man who was convicted on drug charges. ( read original story ...)
In 5G rollouts, Singapore telcos look to edge computing to add value to “dumb pipe”
A telco’s mobile network is critical to the effort. This opens up new opportunities that includes consultancy and other value-added services to businesses. It’s not just Singtel that has been selling ... ( read original story ...)
Paytm IPO half covered on Day-2 on interest from retail investors
The firm is eyeing bids worth at least Rs 5,000 cr on the final day. While most bids in any IPO come on the last day, the response so far is nevertheless subdued, said market watchers ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Monetary Authority official slams cryptocurrencies as poor store of value
At the Singapore FinTech Festival, Ravi Menon, Managing Director at MAS shared his thoughts on the future of money, finance, and the internet. ( read original story ...)