Singapore‘s burgeoning status as a pivotal center for Web3 and cryptocurrency firms is set to solidify, bolstered by a regulatory environment that favors innovation. In 2024, the Monetary Authority of ...
Gold starts 2025 with strong showing; Bank of Singapore sees further gains
Gold futures jumped to its highest in three weeks on Thursday, beginning the new year on a positive note sparked by safe-haven buying after enjoying a strong year in 2024, rising 27%. Persistent ...
What investors need to know about the SGX-listed Singapore Depository Receipts
They can be bought and sold like any stock listed on the Singapore Exchange, but they are not exactly a stock. What are Singapore Depository Receipts?
Singapore defence spend to hit $19.7bn by 2029 – GlobalData
The government aims to counter its small military size with strong investments in technology and modern defence assets.
Crypto mogul Do Kwon pleads not guilty in first US court appearance
South Korean cryptocurrency mogul Do Hyeong Kwon pleaded not guilty Thursday to a freshly unsealed indictment released in time for his first U.S. court appearance. Kwon entered the plea in Manhattan ...
Disgraced crypto exec Do Kwon pleads not guilty to US fraud charges
Kwon agreed last June to pay an $80 million civil fine and be banned from crypto transactions as part of a $4.55 billion settlement that he and Terraform reached with the Securities and Exchange ...
Singapore business sentiment improves for 2025; manpower costs, uncertain demand still top concerns
SINGAPORE businesses are more positive on the economic outlook for this year, even as rising manpower costs and demand uncertainty remain as key concerns, based on the annual national business survey ...
Singapore equities market: Review group studying how to tap seed money, get growth firms to list
Singapore is looking at how to strengthen its equities market by attracting more private investment and getting companies with high potential to grow fast, like those in fintech and sustainability, to ...
Singapore’s manufacturing PMI continues to rise in December
Singapore: Singapore s Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), a key early indicator of manufacturing activity, edged up by 0.1 points in December to ...
S’pore’s manufacturing sector seen to continue expanding despite mixed regional outlook
December marks the 16th consecutive month of growth for the overall manufacturing PMI. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s PMI hits six-year high in December, edges up 0.1 point
SINGAPORE’S overall factory activity hit a six-year high in December, marking the 16th consecutive month of expansion. Read more at The Business Times.
Police coast guard intercepts 2 Indonesian fishing vessels in Singapore waters on Christmas Eve
The two Indonesian vessels were intercepted to stop them from encroaching further into Singapore waters. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Understanding Allergy Tests in Singapore: A Comprehensive Guide
Allergies affect millions of people in Singapore, impacting daily life and overall well-being. Identifying allergens through testing is crucial for effective management, especially in a city where environmental factors and dietary habits can trigger allergic reactions.
Singapore private residential property prices up 2.3% in Q4 2024, annual growth lower than in 2023
Non-landed private property prices rose across all regions in the fourth quarter, boosted by strong demand for new launches and a rebound in demand. Overall, non-landed property prices climbed 3.2 per ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore public housing resale prices rise 9.6% in 2024
Resale public housing prices in Singapore, one of the world's most expensive cities, rose by 9.6% in 2024, according to preliminary government data released on Thursday. Eight out of 10 of citizens ... ( read original story ...)
Best Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore (Jan 2025)—Rates Up To 3.05%, Minimum Deposits From $500
If you think that fixed deposits are only for conservative cash-rich aunties and uncles, think again. A fixed deposit (also known as a time deposit) account is a type of bank account that pays account ...