Pacific RWA Tokenization Platform (APRTP-Asia-Pacific RWA Tokenization Platform) held its 2024 Biannual Forum at the Singapore Sands Convention Centre. Two world-class bank and bank-backed ...
Sony Ventures Into Crypto With Purchase Of WhaleFin Exchange
Sony ventures into the crypto market with the purchase of WhaleFin Exchange. Discover what this move means for the industry and Sony's future in digital assets.
Investments from GIC ‘not the solution’ to shake up Singapore’s stock market: Chee Hong Tat
Doing so will compromise our objectives of setting up GIC, which is not beneficial for Singapore and Singaporeans,” says Transport Minister and Second Minister for Finance Chee Hong Tat.
Singapore says could recognise Palestinian state ‘in principle’ only if it accepts Israel’s right to exist
CNA reported Balakrishnan’s remarks in Parliament on the conditions for Singapore to recognise a Palestinian state today. He said that Singapore is “prepared in principle” to recognise Palestine as a state but only if it accepts Israel’s right to exist and renounces terrorism.
Helping Singapore’s sex workers move to other work
A Project X programme called The Next Step was set up to help sex workers looking to find alternative career pathways. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Is Shunned Shein The Future For Blockbuster China IPOs?
Shein may end up listing in Hong Kong, after its New York IPO plan collapsed and its latest London plan faces similar geopolitical pressures The case shows how blockbuster IPOs by Chinese firms are ...
Health insurer Niva Bupa files draft prospectus for Rs 3,000 crore IPO
The issue consists of a fresh issue of Rs 800 crore and an offer for sale of upto Rs 2200 crore by its existing shareholders and promoters.
Niva Bupa Health files for ₹3,000-cr IPO
Niva Bupa Health Insurance, formerly Max Bupa has filed its draft red herring prospectus for a ₹3,000 crore initial public offering, of which ₹800 crore would be raised through a fresh issue and ...
Singapore aims to make it easier to prosecute money laundering cases
Singapore is seeking to make it easier for law enforcement to prosecute money laundering offences in the city-state, the home affairs ministry said, noting how currently some cases are not pursued ...
Best Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore (Jul 2024)—Rates Up To 3.75%, 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 ...
Singapore banks log share price gains in morning trade
THE three local banks were trading at elevated levels over the first half of Tuesday’s (Jul 2) trading session, following an initially mixed showing at the opening bell. Read more at The Business ...
Customs officers find contraband cigarettes worth over $800k in unpaid taxes; 3 men arrested
Singapore Customs officers seized a total of 7,500 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes. Read more at straitstimes.com.
MSCI Singapore index’s uptrend likely to stay intact in next few months: CGS International
“The index’s uptrend has stayed intact for the past six months, since rebounding from its December 2023 low of 268.72 points, and is likely to maintain its upward trajectory for the next three to six ...
Singapore prepared in principle to recognise Palestine as a state at appropriate time: Vivian
The Israelis and Palestinians need to work together to forge better future for their peoples, he said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Payment system to let Singaporeans send money instantly via mobile phones to four countries
RESIDENTS here are closer to the day when they will be able to make instant and cheap cross-border money transfers to four other Asian countries via local apps such as PayNow. Read more at The ...
Paxos Gains Approval from Singapore to Issue Stablecoins, Partners With DBS Bank
Paxos has received approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to offer digital payment token services.