Conducted as part of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Project Guardian, Northern Trust will use its Matrix Zenith digital assets platform to mint and hold a green bond reporting token.
Singapore’s personal accident and health insurance market to skyrocket 38% by 2029, sparking shift to private health plans
SINGAPORE: According to research from GlobalData published by the Singapore Business Review, the city-state’s accident and health (PA&H) insurance market is set for substantial expansion, with ...
Singapore tops global innovation ranking
Singapore has been named the world’s most innovative country in the 2025 Global Innovation Scorecard by the Consumer Technology Association.
Signing of Johor-Singapore SEZ agreement to boost economy
The signing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreement marks a pivotal moment in Johor's economic transformation, said Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
Singapore blocks access to crypto prediction platform Polymarket
Singapore’s gambling regulator has blocked access to Polymarket, a controversial crypto predictions platform, marking another hurdle for the platform amid increasing regulatory scrutiny. The Gambling ...
TSMC ends contract with Singapore-based company over alleged Huawei ties
TSMC has ceased its relationship with Singapore-based PowerAIR after a client review raised concerns about potential violations of U.S. export controls, reports the South China Morning Post, citing ...
Singapore firms showcase cutting-edge lenses, customisable TVs and other tech at CES 2025
The Straits Times highlights the technology from Singapore at CES, which runs from Jan 7 to 10. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Grand Venture Technology, A*Star to develop manufacturing platform for advanced ceramics
SINGAPORE - Grand Venture Technology (GVT) and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) will be working together to develop a customised manufacturing platform for advanced ceramics.
Singapore Blocks Access to Polymarket Over Gambling Law
Polymarket faces mounting pressure as global regulators probe it for handling multimillion-dollar political wagers.
Morningstar raises target prices on all three Singapore banks by 3%-6%
The Fed may be more likely to hold than to cut US interest rates, and this shift in stance may help maintain margins.
NUS Pilots First-in-Market Green Bond Reporting Tokenisation Initiative with Northern Trust and UOB
Northern Trust and UOB are proud to announce a groundbreaking collaboration to launch a first-in-market initiative aimed at tokenising green bond credentials. NUS is the first university in Singapore ...
DBS Bank’s marketing playbook: Purpose-driven storytelling and the future of financial branding
Karen Ngui, MD and head, DBS Foundation and DBS Group Strategic Marketing and Communications, discusses how the bank is building a purpose-driven brand by embracing digital transformation, championing ...
Singapore shares open lower on Monday; STI down 0.3%
SINGAPORE equities began Monday (Jan 13) in negative territory, tracking losses in global markets last Friday. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore police working with Philippine authorities in investigation into ex-mayor Alice Guo
INVESTIGATIONS in the Philippines into Alice Guo, a former mayor allegedly linked to money laundering and other crimes, have expanded to Singapore. Read more at The Business Times.
iFast mulls more banking licences in the EU, Singapore amid global push
WHEN iFast bought a bank in the UK in 2022, it had ambitions to build a “truly global business model” that serves customers from around the world from a few key locations. Read more at The Business ...
Polymarket has been banned in Singapore, declared an illegal gambling site
Singapore has officially banned Polymarket, labeling it an illegal gambling platform. The government’s decision came down on January 12, cutting off access to the crypto-based prediction market. The ...