Japanese insurer Tokio Marine has paused the sale of its $1 billion Southeast Asia life insurance business, partly due to a dispute with a Malaysian partner over an expiring products distribution ...
Crypto.com sees ‘strong legal footing’ in crypto rulings against SEC
Crypto.com, a cryptocurrency exchange and service provider, has cited recent court rulings against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as potentially aiding its legal battle ...
Singapore Financial Institution DBS Bank Floats Token Service
DBS Bank has launched a token service to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the digital asset ecosystem.
Asia Leads Global Crypto Adoption: Report
The global adoption of cryptocurrencies is being led by investors throughout Asia, according to the findings of a new report. According to a study by Chainalysis, Asian countries saw $750 billion U.S.
AI and blockchain converge at signature event in Singapore
AI and blockchain leaders gathered at this specific Token2049 side event to explore the future of decentralization ...
Central and Southern Asia and Oceania Region Leads Global Crypto Adoption
The Central and Southern Asia and Oceania (CSAO) region has established itself as one of the dominant regions in the crypto landscape.
Singapore Bank DBS Launches Token Services for Institutional Investors
DBS Bank launched DBS Token Services, integrating tokenization and smart contracts to enhance banking functions for institutional clients.
India overtakes traditional hubs to lead global crypto adoption
India leads global crypto adoption, outpacing traditional hubs, despite regulatory challenges, marking a major shift in Asia's crypto landscape.
Singapore shares up in line with Wall Street gains; STI rises 1%
Losers outnumber gainers 296 to 278, after 1.5 billion securities worth $1.2 billion changed hands. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Yield for Singapore’s latest 1-year T-bill tumbles to 2.71%
Yields are likely to grind lower over the next few months as investors await further rate cuts by the US Fed. Read more at straitstimes.com.
‘Terminal masterplan’: Singapore LNG set to unveil nation’s second liquefied natural gas import facility
Singapore LNG Corporation (SLNG) has plans to expand and details of a second liquefied natural gas import facility are expected to be unveiled next week that will strengthen the country's energy ...
Singapore fuel oil stockpiles recover for third straight week
SINGAPORE - Onshore fuel oil stored at key trading hub Singapore recovered for a third straight week with a rise in net imports, official data showed on Thursday. Inventories rose 2.1% to 17.95 ...
How Petite Fleur’s founder grew her side hustle to a full-fledged business in Singapore & beyond
Here's how Petite Fleur's owner turned a hobby into a full-fledged florist business in Singapore, with the help of Visa's payment solutions.
Yield on latest Singapore 1-year T-bill tumbles to 2.71%
Yields likely to grind lower over next few months as investors await further rate cuts by Fed. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Central and Southern Asia emerges as leader in global crypto adoption
Seven countries in the top 20 list for the highest global crypto adoption index came from Central and Southern Asia and Oceania (CSAO).
Autonomous AI agents may be available to Singapore firms by 2025
Such tools can think for themselves and work on their own, putting them well ahead of regular AI agents such as chatbots. Read more at straitstimes.com.