The startup, which lets businesses send and receive U.S. dollars globally via stablecoin rails, is expanding to over 100 countries with the funding.
Las Vegas Sands Bets on Asia’s Young Rich in Singapore Expansion
Las Vegas Sands Corp. is targeting Southeast Asia’s young and wealthy as it kicks off an ambitious $8 billion expansion of its luxury resort in Singapore that’s core to the casino operator’s future ...
Singapore c.bank warns of slower growth in second half of 2025
Singapore's economic growth is likely to slow in the second half of the year despite a better-than-expected performance in the first half because of uncertainties over tariffs, the head of its central ...
GIC-backed NTT DC REIT positions Singapore as ‘regional hub for AI-related investment opportunities’ despite muted trading debut, analyst says
GIC-backed NTT DC REIT positions Singapore as 'regional hub for AI-related investment opportunities' despite muted trading debut, analyst says - Singapore ...
Singapore Managed Assets Soar, Real Estate Drops to 5-Year Low
Real estate and real estate investment trust assets run by money managers in Singapore fell to their lowest levels in at least five years, according to a 2024 survey released on Tuesday by the ...
MAS records net profit of $19.7 billion, fuelled by investment gains
In the previous financial year, MAS was in the black with $3.8 billion from a net loss the year before. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore financial sector growth doubles in 2024, assets managed cross $6 trillion in a first: MAS
MAS says the fast pace is unlikely to persist as slower global growth threatens amid tariff uncertainties. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Central Bank Warns of Slower Growth in Second Half of 2025
On Monday, the city-state reported preliminary growth of 4.3% for the second quarter compared to a year earlier, pegged to the front-loading of exports during a pause in U.S. tariffs. The trade ...
Singapore shares rise, tracking regional gains; STI up 0.3%
SINGAPORE] The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) continued its record-breaking streak for a second day running to close higher on Tuesday (Jul 15). Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore proposes to strip money launderers of directorships
Singapore proposes barring convicted money launderers from serving as company directors, following a $3-billion scandal that rocked its financial reputation.
Chief minister says life in Johor now more expensive; property prices may even be higher than in some places in SG
SINGAPORE: Over the weekend, Johor’s chief minister Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi noted how prices in Johor Bahru, specifically for food, rent, and homes, have gone up. As Johor moves towards its goal of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Private Home Sales Weaken in June
Singapore's private home sales softened in June as developers held back launches for new projects. Developers in June sold 272 units, excluding executive condominiums, down 13% from May, the Urban ... ( read original story ...)
The Westin Singapore Presents “Mind Over Miles” Fireside Chat to Celebrate Third Year with Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon
In celebration of our third year as the Official Elite Hotel of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, The Westin Singapore proudly presents "One Race, Many Journeys: Mind Over Miles" — an ...
Singapore named world’s most expensive city for the rich, beating Hong Kong, London
Singapore has been ranked the most expensive city in the world for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) to live well for the third consecutive year, once again surpassing London and Hong Kong.
Singapore’s NTT DC REIT holds steady after modest IPO debut
Shares of NTT DC REIT , a data centre real estate investment trust, were steady in its first full trading session on Tuesday, a day after making a modest debut that sparked optimism for Singapore's ...
Singapore to Bar Money Laundering Offenders from Becoming Company Directors
Singapore may soon bar individuals convicted of certain money laundering offences from serving as company directors.