Lawmakers in some of Asia’s key digital-assets markets are warming to the industry as Donald Trump’s pro-crypto agenda in the US ripples through the region.
The Ice Cream & Cookie Co. unveils a jasmine white chocolate ice-cream sandwich & more CNY treats
The Ice Cream & Cookie Co. has launched treats that are perfect for both Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day, available till Feb. 28 ...
IN FOCUS: Rise in JB property prices due to foreign buyers – are locals priced out of their ‘dream homes’?
Demand from Singapore and China buyers has driven up home prices in Johor Bahru, forcing some locals to look for options far from the city centre. ( read original story ...)
DBS, OCBC slated for Q4 net profit growth
Wealth management contribution will be higher than 2023 but lower from Q3. DBS and OCBC are slated for net profit growth for Q4 2024, but performance will be weaker than in Q3, according to UOB Kay ...
Bitcoin gains as US SEC gives crypto its first policy win
By Tom Westbrook, Elizabeth Howcroft and Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK/SINGAPORE/PARIS (Reuters) -Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, approached the previous session's record high on Tuesday in ...
Singapore’s private sector output growth slows in December
Weaknesses were observed in the construction, consumer services, and finance and insurance sectors. Singapore’s purchasing manager’s index (PMI) continued to improve in December, but at a slower pace, ...
Bitcoin rally cools as Trump makes no new mention of crypto
Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies and even the newly minted token bearing Donald Trump's name cooled on Tuesday, after the U.S. president's first set of policies following his inauguration made no ...
Coller Capital launches new office in Singapore
Secondaries manager Coller Capital has expanded its global footprint by establishing a new office in Singapore, aiming to meet the needs of the institutional and private wealth investor bases in ...
Singapore’s key exports grow 9% in December, buoyed by front-loading ahead of Trump’s tariffs
SINGAPORE’S non-oil domestic exports (NODX) grew more than expected in December, but economists noted that this reflects front-loading ahead of expected tariffs from incoming US president Donald Trump ...
New technology removes CO2 99,000 times faster than all Earth’s oceans combined
The world’s oceans absorb roughly 25% of human-generated carbon dioxide (CO2), serving as nature’s largest carbon sink. Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) companies, like Equatic, are working to amplify ...
Singapore releases guidelines on screen time for children as part of Grow Well SG strategy
Singapore will roll out measures to help children in this digital age develop healthier habits — by spending less time on mobile devices and instead, getting more sleep and exercise, as well as eating ...
Mistral AI plans IPO
French AI lab, Mistral, is working toward an initial public offering, co-founder and CEO Arthur Mensch said Tuesday in an interview with Bloomberg at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Mistral is "not ...
How to stay healthy at 75: Singapore’s finance expert reveals the SHIELD formula keeping him fit at 76
Ng Kok Song, a 76-year-old Singaporean financier, shares his SHIELD approach to staying healthy as you age. It includes prioritizing sleep, managing stress, fostering meaningful interactions, regular ...
Singapore’s GuocoLand and JV secure land for US$496 million
Singapore-based GuocoLand’s unit, along with Intrepid Investments and CSC Land Group, won the tender for a land parcel at Tengah Garden Avenue in Singapore for US$496.43 million, the real estate group ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s new meme coin soars on his first day in office, lifts other tokens
Trump launched the digital token with branding including an image from an assassination attempt on him in July.
Instagram to restrict features for Singapore users suspected to be underage
The move is part of a global clean-up of accounts belonging to users who have lied about their age. Read more at straitstimes.com.