Budget 2025 could tip towards addressing immediate challenges such as the cost of living, said political watchers. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore declares former tycoon Lim Oon Kuin bankrupt after oil empire collapses
Former tycoon Lim Oon Kuin has been declared bankrupt in Singapore, following the collapse of his oil trading empire.
Use current momentum to rejuvenate the Singapore bourse
SINGAPORE – Is the underperforming Singapore bourse finally about to wake up? The Singapore Exchange’s (SGX) total securities market turnover value rose 51 per cent year on year to $30.2 billion in ...
Singapore leads Hong Kong in race to be crypto hub
Singapore has overtaken Hong Kong in 2024 as a leading digital-assets hub, while its rival financial center struggles to gain momentum.
This Week In Crypto: SBF Pardon Rumors, EU Delists USDT, Ripple Donates to Trump, Singapore Industry Grows
Major crypto updates include SBF pardon rumors, EU delisting Tether, and Ripple’s $5 million donation to Trump’s inauguration.
Singapore’s central bank chief on crypto, AI and battling inflation
AS THE central bank of a leading global financial powerhouse, the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) policy decisions can have a wide-ranging impact on the global economy and financial sector.
Budget 2025 wish list: Carving a niche for Singapore on the global stage
More support wanted to ensure growth and stability for companies, workforce and Singapore’s economy. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Fallen Crypto Tycoon Do Kwon to Be Extradited to U.S.
Do Kwon, whose TerraUSD and Luna cryptocurrencies collapsed in a $40 billion crash in 2022, should be extradited to the U.S. rather than his native South Korea, according to a dec ...
S Korean crypto-boss Do Kwon to be extradited to US
South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Kwon will be extradited to the United States from Montenegro over the collapse of two digital tokens - TerraUSD and Luna tokens. For months, the US and ...
Singapore factory output growth speeds up in November but 2025 outlook remains cloudy
Key electronics industry likely got a boost from front-loading ahead of possible US tariff hikes. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Director of household appliances company fined S$280,000 for evading GST, falsifying documents
SINGAPORE: A director of a firm that sells household appliances has been fined S$280,000 (US$206,000) for fraudulently evading Goods and Services Tax (GST) on imported goods and falsifying documents.
Singapore’s blue-chip gauge closes 0.3% higher
SINGAPORE shares rose on Friday (Dec 27), with the Straits Times Index (STI) closing marginally higher after Wall Street was little changed overnight, post-Christmas. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore Ranks First in Blockchain Innovation With Top Global Score
Singapore leads globally in blockchain with 1,600 patents and 81 crypto exchanges, scoring 85.4 in global rankings. Bahrain debuts crypto-friendly corporate banking services, bridging traditional and ...
This Singapore stock surged more than 370% this year
Singapore shares had a very good year, outperforming many of their regional peers. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore companies brace for turbulent 2025
Companies here are bracing themselves for turbulence in 2025 after weathering a year of business re-engineering in 2024.
Govt Imposed Restrictions On Import Of Coke : All Details
The government has imposed import restrictions on low ash metallurgical coke for six months from January 1 to June 30, 2025, according to a notification. The government has also imposed quantitative ...