Crypto.com, a Singapore-based Crypto exchange operator, has announced today the acquisition of Fintek Securities Pty Ltd. This announcement comes exactly two weeks after it announced the acquisition ...
Global crypto market tops $3 trillion on hopes of Trump-fuelled boom
The global cryptocurrency market's value has topped $3 trillion as the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president spurred bets that friendlier U.S. regulation could usher in a new boom for all corners ...
Singapore stocks extend gains on Nov 15; STI up 0.2%
There were few viable leads for investors to grasp on Nov 15 after the US Federal Reserve opted for a slow and steady approach to interest rate cuts, but local shares still managed to rise for the ...
Singapore investigates cutting-edge technology to combat future catastrophic oil spills: ‘It could have been quite useful’
Finding effective and efficient ways to clean up the damage is imperative in protecting the environment. Singapore investigates cutting-edge technology to combat future catastrophic oil spills: 'It ...
Singapore cyber defenders fight simulated attacks to AI-enabled systems in 3-day exercise
More than 200 participants from SAF, government agencies and private organisations took part in Cidex. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore clears South Korean Hanwha’s buyout of Dyna-Mac
Singapore's competition regulator cleared South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group's S$790.6 million ($589.30 million) takeover offer for oil contractor Dyna-Mac on Friday. The acquisition will provide ...
Singapore firms captured US$5.45bil in venture capital in first nine months of 2024 despite slump
SINGAPORE: Despite a slump in funding, Singapore’s venture capital market remained active in the first nine months of 2024.
Travellers fined nearly $3.5m for tax evasion: Branded bags, jewellery, Labubu among undeclared items
From January to October this year, 13,099 travellers were caught across Singapore's air, land and sea checkpoints for evading Goods and Services Tax (GST) payments. A total of $3,471,043 in fines was ...
PC Partner commences trading in Singapore, opens at S$0.85
HONG KONG-based electronics company PC Partner Group began trading on the mainboard of the Singapore Exchange (SGX) on Friday (Nov 15) at S$0.85. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s GIC to Keep Investing in US, Lee Hsien Loong Says
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte. believes in the long-term potential of the US and will continue to invest there even as geopolitical rivalries heat up, according to former prime minister ...
Singapore Home Sales Reach 11-Month High on Suburban Demand
Singapore home sales rose to the highest level in nearly a year, after developers released more inventory in suburban districts.
A millennial couple in Singapore spent 8 months turning a rundown unit into their dream home. Take a look inside.
The couple told BI that they viewed 20 different places before buying the first floor of a 1950s house for about $1.34 million.
The Big Read: Can a higher carbon tax lead Singapore to the promised green land?
From oil majors to gencos and customers, everyone will be impacted by the rise in carbon taxes, but Singapore has to be prepared to do what it takes to reduce emissions and invest heavily in ...
Global Crypto Market Surges Past $3 Trillion on Hopes for Trump-Fueled Growth
The global cryptocurrency market has reached over $3 trillion, fueled by optimism surrounding regulatory support under Donald Trump.
Singapore looks to imported green power from Asean neighbours to meet carbon goals
SINGAPORE will increase imports of green electricity from fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) as it seeks to decarbonise its power system to help meet its climate ...
Labubu, luxury bags: More than 13,000 travellers fined more than $3 million over undeclared goods
The bags and accessories, which were intended as gifts, were from brands such as Louis Vuitton, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent, Dior and Balenciaga. There were also Pop Mart toys, including Labubu ...