The enforcement of the VEP requirement will be implemented in phases. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore shares decline amid mixed regional showing; STI down 0.1%
Local stocks fell into the red on Tuesday (Oct 1), even as most regional markets ended mixed. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Workforce expansion and productivity key to Singapore’s growth, says SM Lee
He emphasised that the city-state would do well if it could sustain growth at around 2% to 3% annually. Businesses in Singapore should prioritise workforce expansion and productivity improvement as ...
Confusion over VEP for car-sharing, rental firms in Singapore as Oct 1 deadline arrives
One rental firm says it started enquiring in May about VEP installation for its cars but has not received a response from the Malaysian authorities.
Daily Cuts – Eat Drink Singapore – The Shifting Sands of Singapore’s F&B Industry
Even as Singapore's F&B scene remains vibrant, some high-end restaurants and casual eateries alike are finding it hard to survive - what drives them to wind up and what happens to the larger industry ...
Hindi Set To Drive Business Growth As India’s Global Influence Expands: Singapore Business Community
The fusion of Hindi, spoken by 57.2 crore people in India and another 50 crore globally, with cutting-edge technology, opens up a vast realm of opportunities for businesses, allowing them to reach ...
CapitaLand Ascott Trust to acquire lyf Funan Singapore for $146.4 million
SINGAPORE - CapitaLand Ascott Trust (Clas) is proposing to acquire the 329-room lyf Funan Singapore from Ascott Serviced Residence Global Fund (ASRGF) for $146.4 million. Read more at straitstimes.com ...
Singapore’s lure for rich Chinese breeds family office tensions
Previously, the MAS shouldered the bulk of such duties. But amid rising demand for family offices -- the wealthy get tax breaks in return for investing a certain amount in Singapore -- and mounting ...
More S’pore consumer protection rules for retail crypto investors on the way
Other MAS rules such as those to do with ring-fencing customers’ assets will be in force from Oct 4. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s main source of economic growth is from companies raising productivity: SM Lee
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Singapore's main source of economic growth is from companies raising productivity. That's as growing the size of its workforce is limited, with the low birth rate ...
Top 7 Takeaways From Milken, TOKEN2049, And F1 Singapore: Why Experts Say ‘Diversify Into Asia’
Singapore's geographic location, strong trade infrastructure, and political stability make it a top business hub. Diversify into Asia for growth, recruit beyond universities, and inspire employees for ...
LBank Marks Nine Years with Strategic Transformation and Celebrates TOKEN2049 Success in Singapore
Over the past nine years, LBank has navigated the challenges of the crypto landscape through bold reforms and continuous advancements, consistently delivering cutting-edge product and service ...
More S’pore consumer protection rules for retail crypto investors from June 2025
SINGAPORE - Digital asset firms that are licensed in Singapore will have to comply with rules that protect retail consumers in two phases, in October and next June. Rules to do with ring-fencing ...
Singapore: The Gateway for Global and Southeast Asian Businesses to Thrive Beyond Borders
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 30 September 2024 - As Southeast Asia (SEA) experiences strong economic growth, Singapore is strategically positioned to support manufacturers in expanding their ...
Crypto Services Provider Matrixport Buys Deutsche Boerse Unit, Crypto Finance
Singapore-based crypto financial services platform Matrixport h as announced an all-cash acquisition of licensed Swiss crypto asset manager and former Deutsche Boerse Group subsidiary, Crypto Finance ...
TOKEN2049 Doubles Down On Record Shattering Success: The World’s Largest Crypto Event With 20,000 Attendees and 800 Side Events
TOKEN2049, the world’s largest Web3 and crypto conference, celebrated its week-long extravaganza as the entire industry converged in Singapore.