A 19-year-old man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to conspiring with a group to rob another teenager by luring him into a fake crypto transaction in Singapore. The attempted robbery was reportedly planned ...
Singapore aims to ink carbon credits transfer agreement with first Asean country by end-2025
BANGKOK] Singapore is aiming to finalise carbon credit negotiations and ink its first transfer agreement with an Asean country by the end of this year, said Benedict Chia, director-general for climate ...
Saudi oil exports to China to rise to over two-year high in August, sources say
Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports to China are set to rise to the highest in more than two years in August, five trade sources said on Friday, as the top exporter seeks to regain market share in the ...
Singapore to offer grant of up to $78,000 per company amid US tariffs pressure
Singapore is preparing to introduce a grant of up to S$100,000 (US$78,000) per eligible business in October to help them cope with challenges stemming from the U.S.’ new tariffs.
Indian enterprises in Singapore set to ride on biz adaptation grant to counter US tariff impact
The Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has lauded the government's Business Adaptation Grant, designed to help local businesses, especially SMEs, navigate the complex ...
Crypto Leaves the Wild West Behind as Regulations Take Over
Asia Pacific is driving a shift in crypto regulation as exchanges adapt to stricter compliance frameworks and evolving oversight standards.
New grant to help Singapore businesses adapt to Trump’s tariffs to be launched in October
The grant will be capped at S$100,000 (US$78,000) and will have a co-funding element, said Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng.
Economic Resilience Taskforce unveils new business grant, support for workers amid global trade jitters
The Singapore Economic Resilience Taskforce (Sert) will be implementing targeted measures for businesses and workers amid heightened concerns surrounding global uncertainties and US trade tariffs.
Singapore’s future bankers vie for coveted spots at university finance clubs
SINGAPORE] At Singapore’s universities, undergraduates are fighting for the golden ticket they believe will get them a coveted banking job years later: membership in a campus finance club. Read more ...
Stable Sing$ a strong option for Asian investors amid heightened uncertainties: Bank of Singapore
Gold and alternative assets like private equity are also good options for diversification. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Stablecoins and the global crypto regulatory arms race: What’s at stake for Singapore?
Stablecoins are moving into the financial mainstream, as signalled by the growing attention from regulators across the world. Read more at The Business Times.
An Indian civil contractor lost around $200,000 after falling for a romance crypto scam
An Indian man lost INR 1.67 crore, equivalent to around $200,000, after a woman scammed him through WhatsApp. The civil contractor named Ramesh connected with the scammer, who was posing as a ...
At Singapore unis, undergrads fight for places at coveted finance clubs
Undergrads view the clubs as a crucial line on their resumes for a finance job. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore-based Malaysian F1 tycoon Ong Beng Seng set for another pre-trial conference in case involving ex-minister
Singapore-based Malaysian tycoon Ong Beng Seng, who faces charges linked to former Transport Minister S. Iswaran’s high-profile corruption case, is set for another pre-trial conference on July 23 ...
Dubai-based airline Emirates to add crypto payment option for ticket bookings, signs deal
Emirates has signed a preliminary deal with a Singapore-based crypto firm, Crypto.com, with the aim of gaining a younger customer market share that uses digital crypto payments for their ticket ...
Singapore private club 1880 to reopen next month, weeks after closure
Singapore’s private members’ club 1880 is set to reopen in August, shortly after announcing its permanent closure.