Bain sought $10 bln valuation for Japan's KioxiaInvestors pushed Bain Capital to almost halve the valuation it was seeking for Japan's Kioxia in an IPO, leading the U.S. buyout firm to scrap its plans ...
Local farms push ahead with international collaborations to further Singapore’s 30 by 30 plan
WEBSTER Tham, co-founder of local agri-technology company Tomato Town, is looking to harvest Japanese cherry tomatoes and heirloom varieties of tomatoes through a collaboration with a Japanese company ...
FBS Analysts Release New Report Examining the Impact of US Interest Rate Cut on the Crypto Market
Singapore, Singapore, October 7th, 2024, FinanceWire FBS, a leading global broker, has released a new analysis exploring how anticipated U.S. interest rate adjustments could influence the ...
Tax incentives will fuel EV adoption, rebate cuts unlikely to deter buyers from hybrids
Rebates for many mass-market hybrids will be halved in 2025, from $5,000 to $2,500. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Not a dying business: Singapore’s death trade is thriving as its population ages
The upcoming My Community Festival features events and experiences related to end-of-life practices. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Twelve startups showcase products in Singapore
Twelve Scottish business founders will travel Singapore this month to showcase their products and attract international investment in one of the world’s biggest tech economies.
Fairdesk crypto exchange to shut down over regulatory concerns
Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Fairdesk recently announced that it will shut down all services on Nov. 30, 2024. The announcement came via a social media post on the X.com platform and was ...
A new lease of life for Singapore’s legacy tax incentives
HELLO World may have been the theme song of the recent Olympics held in Paris, but in the realm of international taxation, another “bonjour le monde” took centre stage in the French capital. Read more ...
Regulatory Ramblings: Episode 55 – A Former Singapore Regulator Reflects on the World of Virtual Assets with Angela Ang
There has been more movement in crypto regulation across the region, especially in financial hubs like Singapore and Hong Kong. Angela acknowledges that every Asian regulator will have their ...
SEC Commissioner Slams Gary Gensler’s Crypto Policies, Calls Them a Total Disaster for the Industry
SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda harshly criticized the agencys approach to crypto regulation, labeling it a disaster. Uyeda claims that under SEC Chair Gary Genslers leadership, clear guidance has been ...
Guidesify Is Making Digitalisation Accessible And Affordable To SMEs In Singapore
In today’s digital world, having an online business presence is no longer just an option - It is a necessity. Consumer ...
SEC’s Crypto Regulation Approach a ‘Disaster’ Lacking Clarity, Says Commissioner Mark Uyeda
SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda has labeled the agency's approach to crypto regulation a "disaster" due to the lack of clear guidance.
Singapore stocks buck regional gains despite record Wall St performance; STI down 0.3%
Jardine Matheson was the top gainer on the index, while Yangzijiang Shipbuilding fell the most. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Why young Singaporean professionals abandon high-paying careers to be in business or pursue passion projects
A recent survey found that 41% of Singaporeans are contemplating quitting their jobs to embark on entrepreneurship ...
Meet 9 Singapore students with promising business ventures
Their ventures all aim to empower people through education and technology. Singaporean students are showing that young people can balance academics and personal life whilst launching businesses to ...
4 people arrested; 257 bottles of contraband liquor, 2 distillery machines seized in Singapore Customs raids
One of those arrested told a reporter that he earns between S$30 to S$100 for each delivery of duty-unpaid liquor.