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.
Operationalising business trust: Why Singapore must move now
By investing in digital infrastructure and enterprise resilience, Budget 2026 can transform the Republic’s trust premium into a lasting competitive advantage Read more at The Business Times.
Bitcoin plummets, driving $2 trillion tumble in crypto market value
By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss, Rae Wee and Amanda Cooper NEW YORK/SINGAPORE/LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Bitcoin plunged on Thursday, its decline accelerating amid weakening risk sentiment driven in part ...
Bitcoin drops, driving $2 trillion slide in crypto market value
By Rae Wee, Amanda Cooper and Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss SINGAPORE/LONDON/NEW YORK, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Bitcoin plunged on Thursday, its decline accelerating amid weakening risk sentiment driven in part ...
IG Group Finalizes Acquisition of Independent Reserve, Enabling Crypto focused Expansion in Key Markets
IG Group Holdings plc has reportedly wrapped up its acquisition of Independent Reserve, a prominent crypto exchange platform.
eToro adds Singapore Exchange stocks as it expands deeper into Asia
eToro is adding Singapore Exchange (SGX) stocks to its trading platform this year, giving its global users direct access to companies listed in Singapore. The platform already offered stocks from New ...
GE Aerospace to inject US$300 million to boost Singapore engine repair business with EDB support
The move will focus on AI, automation and digitalisation to raise productivity and turnover Read more at The Business Times.
Trading Firm IG Completes Acquisition of Crypto Exchange Independent Reserve
Trading firm IG has completed its acquisition of Independent Reserve, one of Australia’s best-known cryptocurrency exchanges, cementing the broker’s expansion into digital assets across the ...
Over 12,000 employers on Iras auto-inclusion scheme for tax reporting failed to file on time in 2025
Over 12,000 employers on the Iras auto-inclusion scheme missed the tax filing deadline in 2025, affecting 160,000 employees. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Over 12,000 employers on Iras auto-inclusion tax scheme failed to file on time in 2025
Over 12,000 employers on the Iras auto-inclusion scheme missed the tax filing deadline in 2025, affecting 160,000 employees. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s tourism receipts set new high in first three quarters of 2025
Singapore's tourism receipts reached a record $23.9 billion in the first three quarters of 2025, driven by diverse attractions and events. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore factory activity accelerates on demand for AI products and chips
The electronics sector, which accounts for 40% of output, marked its eighth consecutive month of expansion. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
BexBack Launches No-KYC Crypto Perpetual Futures Trading with 100x Leverage and 100% Deposit Bonus
Against this backdrop, global crypto derivatives platform BexBack announced the launch of its core trading offering: no-KYC crypto perpetual futures trading with up to 100x leverage , complemented by ...