Majority of those laid off are new hires, the creative department is most affected losing approximately half its headcount Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore inks pact with four European states to boost digital trade
The deal is with a European group comprising Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
450 foreigners caught working illegally in Singapore each year between 2020 and 2024
On average, 13 are prosecuted, four are fined and the rest are issued with warnings Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore billionaire Ong Beng Seng’s confidant reportedly behind purchase of Google co-founder Sergey Brin’s $31M superyacht
A person from Singapore-based billionaire Ong Beng Seng’s inner circle is said to have bought a superyacht formerly owned by Google co-founder Sergey Brin, which was listed at 27 million euro (US$31.7 ...
Webull rated new Buy at Rosenblatt on crypto trading, international upside
Rosenblatt analyst Chris Brendler started coverage on digital retail trading platform Webull (NASDAQ:BULL) with a Buy rating in a recent note, pointing to its international expansion and as well as a ...
Singapore Crypto Firms Under Investigation: Will Stricter Regulations Follow?
Stricter Licensing and Audits: MAS is likely to increase the scrutiny of crypto firms seeking licenses by raising operational, compliance, and reporting standards. Regular audits and closer ...
The “Crypto King” of Singapore: Why Experts Say He Has No Clothes
Singapore’s self-proclaimed “Crypto King” faces growing scrutiny. Experts argue his empire is built on hype, not substance ...
First Singapore dollar-backed stablecoin XSGD to launch on Coinbase on Sept 30
The XSGD stablecoin is fully backed 1:1 by reserves held with DBS and Standard Chartered. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore to Launch Digital Halal Certificates with QR Codes from Oct 1
MUIS said the improved framework will apply thorough assessment and evaluation and offer more transparency on qualifying criteria.
Singapore Changi Eyes New Markets While Tackling Costs
At the same time, Lim highlights the role of automation in tackling cost pressures in high-cost Singapore. Changi is expanding self-service kiosks, passport-free immigration gates to keep staff ...
ST Engineering Increases MRO Capacity with New Singapore Facility
The expansion will help its Commercial Aerospace business double its capacity for CFM56 and LEAP engine maintenance to over 300 engines annually by 2027.
Coinbase users can now access Singapore dollar stablecoin in StraitsX tie-up
The move broadens stablecoin choices beyond the US dollar and opens the door to new use cases ranging from on-chain FX to AI agent transactions.
Singapore Dollar-Backed Stablecoin to Start Trading on Coinbase
Coinbase has a new offering for traders on its platform: a stablecoin backed by the Singapore dollar, coming amid growing appetite for the crypto instrument. The U.S. crypto exchange has partnered ...
Innovation is key for Singapore’s semicon sector to ride, not be swept by, wave of tech breakthroughs: Chee Hong Tat
Workforce development is a key pillar of these efforts, with a new agreement signed by SSIA and the trade union to boost skills training Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore warns tax refund e-mails are scams
SINGAPORE: The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (Iras) on Sept 23 warned against tax refund scam e-mails, which it said contain links that will likely direct people to a phishing website.
Crypto Millionaires Are Surging. Here’s Where They Should Live.
The number of millionaires making their fortune in cryptocurrency is surging worldwide, and for those among them who are looking to invest in real estate, some countries are friendlier to their source ...