Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Holdings is moving to deepen its presence in the crypto sector, announcing plans to take a controlling position in Singapore-based exchange Coinhako. In a Friday ...
Chinese New Year boosts interest, TradFi buying crypto exchanges: Asia Express
Digital yuan hongbao now comes with interestChinas banks are rolling out digital yuan red envelopes (hongbao) and payment discounts ahead of Lunar New Year to boost consumption.Red envelopes are a ...
Manufacturing drives Singapore’s 5% economic expansion in 2025
Singapore’s manufacturing recorded the strongest sectoral expansion in 2025, growing 8.7%, according to latest data from the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Singapore and NZ agree on digital certification system for food and primary exports
New Zealand and Singapore have signed a new electronic certification arrangement to streamline trade in food and primary products, a senior New ...
Singapore light distillates stocks hit over 3-yr high on robust imports
Singapore light distillate stocks swelled to the highest level since July 2022 this week amid high supplies of naphtha and gasoline while demand for both products was lower-than-expected.
CNA938 Rewind – Singapore Today Post-Budget 2026 Special
Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong delivered Singapore's 2026 Budget on Thursday (12 Feb). Part of its focus is on creating good jobs for all Singaporeans, and harnessing AI as a ...
US tariffs have not affected Singapore import prices; no direct impact on inflation expected: Gan Siow Huang
Singapore has been subjected to a baseline 10 per cent tariff on goods entering the United States since April last year.
Swissquote Appoints Rafael Weber as Deputy CEO for Singapore
Swissquote, the digital financial services group, has appointed Rafael Weber as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of its Singapore business, further strengthening its leadership team in the region.
Singapore Becomes Primary Hub as Gemini Lays Off 25% of Global Workforce
Gemini cuts 25% of its workforce, closes UK, EU, and Australia operations, and focuses growth in Singapore and the US.
Singapore raises forecast for key exports amid AI boom
The growth forecast for Singapore’s key exports has been raised, on the back of an improved global economic outlook, especially driven by artificial intelligence-related demand. Read more at ...
Singapore to include non-wage income in annual household income report going forward
Singapore's Department of Statistics will now include non-wage income in its annual household income report, offering a more complete economic picture. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Superp, a Crypto Short-Selling Platform, Lists on Kraken
Superp (SUP), a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange previously known as Vanilla Finance, has listed its native ...
S’pore to include non-wage income in annual household incomes reports going forward
S'pore's Gini coefficient is higher under the new "market income" measure, but overall income inequality is at its lowest since 2015. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Bitcoin-led crypto rout erases nearly US$500 bil in a week
Despite a pro-crypto White House and surging institutional adoption, bitcoin has plummeted about 40% since rocketing to a record in early October.
Crypto exchange Gemini plans to lay off up to 200 staff, exit Europe and Australia
By Prakhar Srivastava Feb 5 (Reuters) - Gemini Space Station, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, said on Thursday it plans to cut up to 200 jobs globally and focus ...
Singapore carbon tax hike spurs demand for credits, but companies face supply crunch
The government is looking into allowing roll-over of unused credits and trying to secure carbon credit transfer agreements with more countries Read more at The Business Times.