Fifteen years ago, on January 3, 2009, Satoshi Nakamoto, the mastermind behind the Bitcoin (BTC) protocol, mined the inaugural genesis block.
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong Warns Citizens of Crypto Scams Using His Deepfake Videos
Loong's deepfake image is seen promoting a fake type of “hands-free crypto trading” and promising guaranteed “returns on investments” in the video.
SG To Hike Consumption Tax Rate to 9% from New Yr’s Day; Some Retailers To Bear Tax Hike
Singapore will hike its consumption tax rate by 1 ppt to 9% from New Year's Day, the second rate hike since a 1 ppt increase this year, according to Reuters. The tax rate remained unchanged for the ...
United States acts as top cop — setting the crypto standards for the world
In a year that saw crypto giant Binance hit with a $4 billion settlement and high-profile SEC lawsuits, regulators overseas have been busy pursuing new laws.
Coinbase Buckles 10% as Crypto Stocks Falter Despite Bitcoin Topping $45K
Shares of Coinbase, bitcoin miners endured sharp drawdowns Tuesday despite BTC's strong showing ahead of spot ETF decision.Crypto stocks appeared ...
Despite some misbehaving customers, Singapore’s heartland shops warm to CDC vouchers as scheme enters 5th year
Merchants and hawkers tell CNA the cash has generally helped their business, with some patrons spending more on things like hair perms and even mobile phones.
Car importer fined $3.6m for evading Customs duty, GST on 983 motor vehicles
SINGAPORE – A 47-year-old man was fined $3.6 million on Jan 2 for evading Customs duty and the goods and services tax on 983 motor vehicles he imported into the Republic between November 2018 and ...
Singapore increases goods and services tax
Singapore raised its goods and services tax (GST) from 8% to 9% on January 1. The GST hike has caused concern among Singaporeans, and many bookstores, and art dealers and theatre companies, in the ...
Singapore Increases Goods and Sales Tax for 2024
Singapore has increased its goods and sales tax (GST) rate by one percent to nine percent as of January 1, 2024.
Singapore avoids recession as PM Lee warns of ‘troubled’ world
Singapore’s economy avoided a recession in 2023 as Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong warned of a “troubled” international environment that will weigh on growth and security.
Four detained at Tuas Checkpoint over import of e-vaporisers
They had purchased the e-vaporisers from a shopping mall in Johor Bahru and tried to enter Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore in 2024: Key changes and events to look out for
Key events and changes include PM Lee Hsien Loong passing the baton and new train stations to be opened. Read more at straitstimes.com.
A retired banker in Singapore was looking for his next venture. He found it by reviving a dying trade: traditional coffee shops.
Killiney Kopitiam is one of Singapore's most successful coffeechains. Woon Tek Seng told BI kopi culture will keep flourishing.
Fun stuff, networking opportunities, and business events in SG for 1st week of Jan 2024
SINGAPORE: Now that 2024 has formally begun, it is time to pull out your new,... The post Fun stuff, networking opportunities, and business events in SG for 1st week of Jan 2024 appeared first on The ...
Singapore’s Zhong Bu to set up adhesive unit in T.N.
Zhong Bu to set up adhesive factory in Tamil Nadu's footwear park, part of India's Make-In-India policy & post-COVID China Plus One strategy.
Singapore plans sales tax hike amid likely social spending surge
SINGAPORE: As part of the city state's efforts to boost finances ahead of an expected surge in social spending due to a rapidly aging population, Singaporean households will face a sales tax hike that ...