Hong Kong and Singapore are the front-runners in a push by Asian governments to become cryptocurrency hubs as they look to capitalise on the global resurgence of the sector thanks to the support of US ...
Olam Sells Remaining Stake in Agri Products Business to Saudi Arabia’s Salic
The Singapore-based company expects to raise $2.58 billion from the sale of its remaining stake in its agricultural products business to Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company.
One in four of Singapore firms remain vulnerable without DMARC protection: report
However, a concerning 23.1% of Singapore companies lack any DMARC record, leaving them highly vulnerable. Nearly half (46.2%) of Singapore companies have implemented Domain-based Message ...
UOB peaks above $39 while Seatrium slips; MAS surprises with $5b plan to invest in S’pore stocks
The earnings season will continue this week, with a slew of companies set to announce full-year results. Read more at straitstimes.com.
DBS marks 6 takeaways in Budget 2025
The group identified segments that will benefit from the budget’s key priorities. DBS revealed its six key takeaways after Singapore announced the priorities for this year’s Budget 2025. The ...
Endangered Singapore freshwater crab, released in 2018, now reproducing in the wild
Global review of freshwater species finds a quarter of them are threatened with extinction. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 coming to Singapore on March 6
The sequel has overtaken American film Inside Out 2 (2024) to become the highest-grossing animated film globally. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Review Group’s measures can help ‘break the inertia’ of IPOs vs liquidity, says Clifford Lee of DBS
They can't always say there's no IPO because there's no supply; there's no supply because there's no demand and round and round' ...
Singapore and Hong Kong lead Asia’s drive to cash in on crypto boom
Singapore and Hong Kong are the front-runners in a push by Asian governments to become cryptocurrency hubs as they look to capitalise on the global resurgence of the sector thanks to the support of US ...
Robinhood to Introduce Crypto Products in Singapore This Year: Bloomberg
Trading platform Robinhood (HOOD) plans to introduce crypto products in Singapore this year pending the completion of its purchase of crypto exchange Bitstamp, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. Robinhood ...
Equities market review group targeting ‘mid-sized but good-sized’ companies to list in Singapore
The sizing [of the EQDP] is based on consultations with industry stakeholders, and we thought $5 billion will be a good start,” says Minister Chee Hong Tat at the Feb 21 media briefing.
Ask The Finance Minister 2025
Second Minister of Finance Indranee Rajah responds to burning questions from Singaporeans in an insightful discussion after the 2025 Budget speech.
Lost your phone? Here’s what happens once it’s brought to the Singapore police
SINGAPORE: Have you ever been contacted by the police to collect a lost item? Or perhaps found something and dropped it off at a police station? Ever wondered what happens next? W ... ( read original story ...)
Kranji Crescent fire in Singapore finally put out after 4 days, confirms SCDF
A fire that broke out at a recycling centre's warehouse in Kranji on Feb 19 has been extinguished after a four-day battle, said the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) on Feb 23.
More reports of found property made to police in 2024; slightly over half traced to owners
Police tap AI-powered optical cameras, robots and automated processes to trace owners. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Private property residents cheer news of climate vouchers and ageing-friendly fittings
A subsidised home enhancement scheme for seniors was also extended to those in private property. Under the Enhancement for Active Seniors (Ease) programme, seniors are able to install a range of ... ( read original story ...)