The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) issued a reminder yesterday that Singapore residents cannot bring bak kwa (barbecued pork slices) back from Malaysia for now. The SFA clarified that Malaysia is still ...
What happened in crypto this week
BitMEX is hit with a penalty, Oklahoma to introduce a Bitcoin reserve, Nasdaq files for a Litecoin ETF, and Trump will prioritize crypto.
S’pore sets out plan to meet 2030 climate targets; energy imports, carbon capture among key efforts
Singapore aims to reduce emissions equivalent to about 20 per cent of its 2022 emissions. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Fur-tune tellers do brisk business as more animal lovers in Singapore seek help from ‘communicators’
SINGAPORE: It is a rainy Sunday afternoon in October and a lively menagerie has taken over a nondescript industrial office in Toa Payoh: five dogs, two rabbits, a cat and a white dove named Quinty.
PWC Singapore and SBF push for globally competitive businesses
They recommended tax rebate of up to 50% for non-residential properties to address cost pressures faced by businesses. PwC Singapore and the Singapore Business Federation jointly called for enhanced ...
Fur-tune tellers do brisk business as more animal lovers in S’pore seek help from ‘communicators’
People use the service to decode thoughts and behaviour or find closure when grieving a dead pet. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Daily Cuts – Swedish Work Culture in Busy Singapore
According to Business Sweden, over 300 Swedish companies operate in Singapore, making it their home for regional operations. What, then, can we learn about Swedish work culture and business mindset?
Crypto.com Exchange Secures ‘In-Principle’ MiCA License, Paving the Way for Full European Union Approval
The Singapore-based exchange Crypto.com has secured an "in-principle" license to operate under the European Union's new digital asset regulatory framework.
Crypto Exchange WazirX Freezes $3,000,000 Worth of USDT Related to Last Year’s Massive $230,000,000 Hack
The Indian crypto exchange WazirX says it has frozen $3 million worth of the stablecoin USDT connected to the massive $230 million hack on its platform last year.
Official Trump trading pairs listed on Crypto.com, Bybit, ChangeNOW, and others
Official Trump token launches on major CEXes, including Crypto.com and Bybit, with trading pairs like TRUMP/USDT gaining traction.
Official Trump trading pairs listed on Crypto.com, Bybit, and others
Several centralized crypto exchanges (CEXs) are now listing the Official Trump token after it launched on Friday, January 17. Recent reports show Crypto.com and Bybit are the latest platforms to ...
Laundromats see brisk business amid monsoon surge
Laundromats are among businesses here that have seen takings go up during the current monsoon season. A monsoon surge from Jan 10 to 13 broke records for rainfall in January, and resulted in flash ...
Gensler’s Gray Area: Will The Trump Administration Bring Clarity to Crypto?
As Gary Gensler exits the SEC and Donald Trump reclaims the presidency, the crypto world faces a pivotal moment: Will America finally move from regulatory uncertainty to clarity, empowering innovation ...
Chinese buyers switch to cheaper Brazilian soybeans ahead of Trump return
Chinese soybean processors have turned to competitively priced Brazilian cargoes instead of U.S. oilseeds, amid fears Washington will impose import tariffs after President-elect Donald Trump takes ...
Crypto-scammer convinces victim to hand over thousands in cash at local coffee shop
A victim of a crypto-scammer lost an undisclosed amount of cash after they agreed to meet the suspect at a local coffee shop earlier this month. The victim was a resident of San Marino, according to ...
Singapore shares retreat at Friday’s open; STI down 0.2%
SINGAPORE shares started trading in negative territory on Friday (Jan 17), tracking overnight losses in US markets. Read more at The Business Times.