Singapore is studying proposals to shake up its struggling stock market as the gap between the financial hub’s performance and other regional exchanges widens. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore Airlines orders 1,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel from Neste
SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) has agreed to purchase one thousand tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel from renewable fuel producer Neste, the national carrier announced on Monday (May 6). Read more at The ...
South Korea stops short of allowing crypto in updated donation laws
The South Korean Ministry of Public Administration has amended its donations legislation, leaving out crypto as an option.
Citi promotes Damien Tan to corporate banking head for Singapore
CITI has named banking veteran Damien Tan as its head of corporate bank for Singapore. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s private economy expands for 14 consecutive months, reports S&P Global
The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Singapore Purchasing Managers' Index posted 52.6 in April, marking the Singaporean private business condition's continued improving for 14 straight months, the S&P ...
Singapore examines wide-ranging proposals to revive its stock market
Singapore is studying proposals to shake up its struggling stock market as the gap between the financial hub’s performance and other regional exchanges widens.
Unravelling shadowy cross-border bird smuggling –Singapore sets an example
Wildlife trafficking doesn’t always make the headlines; even less so when the victims are of the feathered kind. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Request from ‘Singapore Customs’ to ‘complete freight charges’ for parcel delivery is a scam
Singapore Customs has warned that a request purportedly from the agency asking the recipient to "complete the freight charges and surcharge fees" is fake. In a Facebook post on May 3, Singapore ...
WSJ moves Asia HQ from Hong Kong to Singapore
The Wall Street Journal will shift its Asia headquarters from Hong Kong to Singapore, it said on Thursday in a letter sent to staff and seen by AFP.
‘We have exhausted all available resources’: Taiwanese merman performer claims Singapore bar owes him 3 months’ wages
When a merman performer from Taiwan started work at underwater-themed bar The Mermaid last November, things appeared to be going swimmingly. But around three months later, the performer, surnamed Wu,
Loss of trishaw tours in Singapore linked to road development plans, waning demand
In other cities like Malacca and Macao, trishaws have evolved with the times and remain cherished cultural icons, says a tourism expert.
India has made ETO testing mandatory for export of all spices to Singapore and Hong Kong
Indias Spices Board has made testing for ethylene oxide (ETO) mandatory for all spices being exported to Hong Kong and Singapore, where authorities last month stopped sales of some products of two ...
Heavy rain prompts flood warnings for many areas of Singapore, delays at Changi Airport, LIV Golf
Some passengers arriving at Changi Airport had to wait for almost two hours for their baggage. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Crypto Poker Players Got Robbed Millions Worth of Assets in Singapore
A robbery in Singapore saw eleven victims lose assets worth millions including cryptocurrencies with authorities continuing investigations.
Venture capital pours $2.4B into crypto startups in early 2024
Geographically, the United States remained a dominant force in the crypto venture space, with American startups involved in 37.3% of all deals and capturing 42.9% of the invested capital. Singapore ...
Spices Board mandates ETO testing for spice exports to Singapore, Hong Kong from May 6
The maximum residue limit (MRL) for ETO in spices as per Singapore Food Agency is 50 ppm, whereas Hong Kong has zero tolerance,” per a circular issued by Spices Board to all exporters of spices and ...