A FLIGHT departs from Singapore’s Changi Airport every 80 seconds. Within six hours, that plane could reach any country in South-east Asia. Read more at The Business Times.
CEO’s post comparing Singapore & Dubai goes viral
He called Singapore “The billionaire's hub (in flip-flops)” while dubbing Dubai “The tax-free oasis (in Lamborghinis).” ...
US crypto exchange Gemini gets okay to operate in Singapore
Singapore’s central bank and financial regulator has given in-principle approval to US crypto exchange Gemini to operate as a major payment institution in the city state.
Singapore hides repression, corruption, says son of its ex-PM Lee Kuan Yew
Singapore has become much more repressive ... (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a ...
Singapore raises power imports, prepares for commercial hydrogen
Until alternative energy sources like hydrogen become commercially viable, 90% of Singapore’s energy mix will still come from natural gas.
Dubai’s Lamborghinis vs Singapore’s billionaires: This CEO’s viral thread reveals which city is right for you
An X user compared Singapore's relaxed lifestyle and strong healthcare with Dubai's luxury and business opportunities.
Three Chinese nationals in Singapore caught smuggling duty-unpaid cigarettes in soft toys
SINGAPORE: Three Chinese nationals - aged between 21 and 28 - were caught smuggling duty-unpaid cigarettes inside soft toys.
Singapore’s job market thrives – Will 2025 see soaring wages or economic headwinds?
As Singapore gears up for 2025, the combination of a resilient job market and favourable economic indicators signals a promising future for both employers and employees alike. Likewise, as businesses ...
Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports grow 2.7% in September
September's non-oil domestic exports grew by 2.7 per cent on-year. This was below expectations as market analysts had forecast double-digit growth. It is also a significant drop from the 10.7 per cent ...
Gemini Gains Preliminary Approval for Crypto Services in Singapore
Gemini, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has taken a significant step forward in expanding its global footprint by securing preliminary approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to ...
Singapore’s Wilmar third-quarter profit slumps 36% on weak China, sugar segment
Singapore-listed Wilmar International reported a 35.7% fall in third-quarter core net profit on Wednesday, weighed down by weaker China and sugar division operations.
Contraband cigarettes found hidden in soft toys declared as ‘decorations’, Chinese national arrested
Singapore Customs cracked down on a unique smuggling tactic of hiding the cigarettes inside soft toys in a two-day operation from Oct 22 to 23, Read more at stomp.straitstimes.com ...
Singapore stocks end lower despite Hongkong Land’s rally; STI declines 0.9%
Property group Hongkong Land puts up strong showing with 10.8% jump; parent Jardine Matheson gains 5.1% Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore on radar for 74,000 ultra-rich UK foreign residents hit by tax change
WEALTH managers are seeing increasing interest from ultra-rich foreigners looking to relocate to Singapore from the UK ... UK is set to abolish the non-domiciled – or “non-dom” – tax status of some 74 ...
Crypto exchange Gemini gets MAS’ in-principle nod for major payment institution licence
AMERICAN cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has received in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for a major payment institution licence. Read more at The Business Times.
Crypto exchange Gemini gets initial greenlight for Singapore expansion
U.S.-based crypto exchange Gemini has received a preliminary approval from Singapore authorities, a key milestone in the company’s plan to expand in Asia.