More tax breaks, enhanced workforce reskilling, and measures to manage extended parental leave are key priorities in the Singapore National Employers Federation’s (SNEF) recommendations for Budget ...
Singapore dominates SEA in 2024 tech funding with $3b
The country saw a 50% increase in AI-related patents over the past five years. Singapore led the Southeast Asia (SEA) region in tech funding landscape in 2024, $2.6b (US$1.9b) raised, representing 67% ...
AI adoption drives higher sustainability impact in Singapore
Approximately 63% of firms in Singapore report AI has a high impact on their carbon footprint. Businesses in countries leading artificial intelligence (AI) adoption report greater impacts on their ...
Cambodia football authority launches probe over match-fixing allegations after loss to Singapore
"To all the officials and players who are honest and uninvolved, there is nothing to worry about with their integrity," said the Football Federation of Cambodia.
OCBC appoints Lian Wee Cheow as non-executive director
In addition to his new appointment, Lian is also currently the vice chairman of the Singapore International Foundation.
SGX’s 4 IPOs in 2024 is the lowest in a decade, but outlook is bright for 2025: Report
More healthcare and real estate sector listings are expected next year, said PwC. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s wealth fund invests $150m in AHH
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC), will invest $150m in India-based Asia Healthcare Holdings (AHH), acquiring a majority stake in the venture.
Cases of whooping cough spike in Singapore; doctors flag lack of vaccine boosters among adults
There is a national subsidy for pregnant women who get the whooping cough vaccine, and adults are encouraged to get their jabs updated.
2 men, 38 & 44, travel to S’pore to steal from landed property, S$390,200 of jewellery remains missing
They were part of a syndicate that had come to Singapore around June 2024 to commit housebreaking offences in groups. ( read original story ...)
THIS nation-state beats United States, UAE to top global crypto adoption charts!
Singapore has topped global crypto adoption, beating the United States, UAE and Hong Kong, according to a report by consulting firm Henley Global. The Asian country ranked highest on the crypto ...
Digital Bank Sygnum to Launch Crypto Fund With Moomoo in Singapore
Sygnum Singapore said it has partnered with brokerage Moomoo to distribute its multi-manager fund to accredited investors on its platform.
Man fined over S$700,000 for role in scheme to evade duty, GST by illegally diverting liquor for local sale
More than 450 cartons of duty-suspended liquor, intended to be exported as sea stores, were illegally diverted for local distribution instead.
Crypto bank Sygnum ties up with trading platform Moomoo Singapore to offer new fund
More high net worth clients are viewing digital assets as key to having a modern portfolio, Moomoo said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s GIC invests additional $150 million in India’s TPG-backed Asia Healthcare
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC will invest an additional $150 million into India-based Asia Healthcare Holdings, the companies said on Wednesday. This follows GIC's initial investment of $170 ...
Moomoo Singapore to Offer Sygnum’s Crypto Fund to Accredited Investors
Sygnum, a digital asset banking group, has partnered with Moomoo Singapore to offer its crypto fund DAMMF on the latter's trading platform.
Singapore’s key exports beat expectations to jump 3.4% in November
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports beat analysts' expectations to rise by 3.4% in November, rebounding from October's 4.7% contraction. Electronics exports expanded by more than 23%, with demand for ...