01:37 Singapore government doubles residential property tax for foreigners to 60 per cent Singapore government doubles residential property tax for foreigners to 60 per cent Having grown accustomed to ...
Singapore launches market alliance to facilitate carbon credit trade
The Singapore Carbon Market Alliance (SCMA) was launched recently, serving as a national platform that will help connect developers of carbon credit projects with potential buyers.
Cryptocurrencies landscape in Malaysia and Singapore – Octa expert analysis
However, only a few states explicitly prohibit crypto mining. While the global regulatory landscape continues to evolve, Malaysia and Singapore offer unique approaches to cryptocurrency supervision.
Singapore stocks fell on Monday—STI dropped 2.5%
Singapore stocks fell on Monday, Aug 5, influenced by a slump on Wall Street following a poor jobs report from the United States. The Straits Times Index (STI) dropped 2.5%, or 85.57 points, to ...
CNA Explains: Is vaping ‘getting out of hand’ in Singapore, and what can be done?
Vapes are currently banned in 34 countries. In Southeast Asia, besides Singapore, it's illegal in Laos, Brunei, Cambodia and Thailand. Thailand first banned vapes in 2014, but still saw a spike in use ...
Singapore’s Crackdown on China’s Copper King in Espionage Scandal
Singapore has taken a significant step in its fight against foreign interference. The country’s home affairs ministry has invoked a law on foreign interference against representative of Chinese Copper ...
How Singapore became a ‘Blue Zone 2.0’ by engineering a 20-year increase in lifespans
Singapore has been named a Blue Zone – a place with long life expectancy and lower rates of chronic disease. A longevity expert and elderly runners talk about how it has made ageing well easier.
US$40 million linked to email scam recovered by Singapore, Timor-Leste authorities and Interpol
SINGAPORE: More than US$40 million (S$53 million) have been recovered from a business email compromise scam in a multi-agency, cross-border effort.
Court dismisses investor’s $12m claim against Snap Innovations and founder of crypto platform Torque
SINGAPORE – The High Court has dismissed a US$9 million (S$12 million) lawsuit brought by a Greek investor against Singapore fintech firm Snap Innovations and businessman Bernard Ong, founder of ...
IN FOCUS: Countries around the world are battling overtourism. Could a hub like Singapore be next?
In extreme cases, locals have protested and hurled items at tourists, asking them to "go home". Not in Singapore, where visitor numbers aren't controlled.
MAS sets up review group to revitalise Singapore’s stock market
The panel will be chaired by Second Minister for Finance and MAS board member Chee Hong Tat. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore shows the small can survive in the global AI arms race
Singapore also serves as a neutral ground in the politicized ... This is the web version of Data Sheet, a daily newsletter on the business of tech. Sign up to get it delivered free to your inbox.
Hong Kong crypto group’s trading arm gets Singapore digital asset licence
HashKey Technology Services can beef up its crypto trading offerings with the full licence. Read more at straitstimes.com.
HashKey Gets License for Crypto OTC Trading in Singapore
HashKey Digital Asset Group Ltd.’s over-the-counter trading arm secured a Major Payment Institution license from Singapore’s regulator, allowing it to offer digital payment token services, according ...
Singapore’s manufacturing recovery likely to broaden as it gains momentum
The rebound should quell concerns over the contraction in June industrial production Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s PMI rises in July, mirroring growth in region-wide factory activity
SINGAPORE’S overall manufacturing sentiment improved in July, as region-wide factory activity continued to grow. Read more at The Business Times.