The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has recently announced that it will now accelerate grants of AI-related patent applications to just six months — which will be the fastest in the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore parliament passes bill against online falsehoods amidst heated debate
Singapore has passed a bill aimed at combating online falsehoods, despite strong criticism from industry observers and global technology companies that the legislation affords the government ... ( read original story ...)
In Shrinking Singapore, an Award-Winning Stock Analyst Sees Gems
(Bloomberg) -- Singapore’s market may be shrinking, but one award-winning stock analyst says there are still plenty of hidden jewels. Jarick Seet, ranked Singapore’s top researcher of small-cap shares ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 2-Singapore passes fake news law amid freedom-of-speech fears
SINGAPORE, May 8 (Reuters) - Singapore's parliament on Wednesday passed an anti-fake news bill that has been criticised by rights groups, journalists and tech firms over fears it could be used to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is exploring virtual banking licenses
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is evaluating whether it should allow fintech companies to operate in the city under a virtual banking license, according to the Business Times. It should be ... ( read original story ...)
Who Gets to Define Fake News? In Singapore, a Debated Question
Singapore’s ruling party defended its planned bill to combat "fake news" amid continued debate about who gets to define what’s true and false. Under a new bill backed by the government, it will be ... ( read original story ...)
UOB to help SMEs build e-commerce websites by tapping Shopmatic’s digital solutions
SINGAPORE - United Overseas Bank (UOB) is integrating the digital solutions of e-commerce solutions provider Shopmatic, into its suite of cloud-based business solutions "UOB BizSmart" to help small ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore seeks 5G deployments in 2020
Singapore set the timeline for the rollout of at least two nationwide 5G networks in 2020, with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) launching a public consultation asking mobile operators ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is Now Considering Virtual Banking Licenses Too—Here’s Why
The now famous Hong Kong virtual banking licenses have been a bit of a mixed bag for the region, but nevertheless, it’s gotten a lot of attention. To date, four licensees will be ready to go to market ... ( read original story ...)
Oil rises amid surging China crude imports, U.S. sanctions
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Wednesday as U.S. sanctions on crude exporters Iran and Venezuela as well as ongoing supply cuts by producers have left markets tight just as crude imports to ... ( read original story ...)
Investors still love Singapore’s struggling malls
Now, office rentals have zoomed to S$10.18 – 30 Singapore cents more than top-grade retail space – while prospects for a spending recovery aren’t great. CapitaLand Mall Trust, the island’s biggest ... ( read original story ...)
China April crude oil imports hit monthly record, refiners stocked up ahead of sanctions
SINGAPORE/BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s crude oil imports in April unexpectedly surged to a record despite refinery maintenance outages and tepid domestic fuel demand, customs data showed, as state-run ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Updates on Fourth and Fifth schedules of Strategic Goods Regulations
The Singapore Customs has updated the Fourth and Fifth Schedules of the Strategic Goods (Control) Regulations (SGCR). The changes affect the list of items needing mandatory transhipment and transit ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore shares sink 3% amid Asia rout after Trump escalates on China tariffs
after US President Donald Trump tweeted that he plans to to ratchet up tariffs on Chinese imports on Friday, upending markets that had expected a resolution to trade talks within the month. According ... ( read original story ...)
Oil rises amid U.S. sanctions, surging China crude imports
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Wednesday as U.S. sanctions against crude exporters Iran and Venezuela as well as ongoing supply cuts by producers have left markets relatively tight just as ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Spreads the Wealth
(Bloomberg Opinion) -- Singaporeans may be in line for some good news. The central bank’s decision to transfer S$45 billion ($33 billion) to the island’s sovereign wealth fund could push back an ... ( read original story ...)