SINGAPORE, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) marked a momentous milestone on Tuesday evening with the groundbreaking of its new US$8 billion ultra-luxurious resort and ...
Crypto Banking Startup Dakota Raises $12.5M for Global Stablecoin Push
The startup, which lets businesses send and receive U.S. dollars globally via stablecoin rails, is expanding to over 100 countries with the funding.
Singapore named world’s most expensive city for the rich, beating Hong Kong, London
Singapore has been ranked the most expensive city in the world for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) to live well for the third consecutive year, once again surpassing London and Hong Kong.
House Plans “Crypto Week” With Three Digital Asset Bills
The House’s decision to dedicate a whole week to cryptocurrency legislation demonstrates the growing recognition of digital assets’ importance in the financial ecosystem. While specific details about ...
Singapore GDP seen at 2.0% in 2025, but tariffs may halve growth
RHB analysts, however, caution that much of the recent growth appears front-loaded due to early export orders. Singapore’s economy is projected to grow 2.0% in 2025, according to RHB Bank’s latest ...
Singapore’s economy continues to expand in 2Q
SINGAPORE: Singapore's economy continues to grow in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25), skirting a technical recession despite persistent global trade headwinds and US tariff uncertainty weighing on ...
Bitcoin climbs to record $123,000 as US to debate crypto rules
Bitcoin surpassed $120,000 for the first time on Monday, marking a milestone for the world's largest cryptocurrency as investors bet on long-sought policy wins for the industry this week.
Singapore’s economy sees surprise expansion in Q2 despite US tariff uncertainty: Advance estimate
The economy grew 4.3 per cent year on year in the second quarter of 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Chemical Export Boom? India Poised to Overtake China, Singapore in US Market
India has the potential to boost its GDP by 0.3% by increasing chemical exports to the US. A State Bank of India report suggests India could capture market share from China and Singapore, particularly ...
Singapore shares hit new high; STI up 0.5%
Across the broader market, advancers beat decliners 315 to 191. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore IPO revival hopes rise as NTT’s Reit debut gains
This listing is hugely important,” said Pol de Win, head of global sales and origination with bourse operator Singapore Exchange (SGX). “The IPO market has been challenging ...
Three Singapore gencos to study carbon capture and storage to decarbonise power sector
SINGAPORE] Three power generation companies (gencos) in Singapore will be conducting site-specific carbon capture and storage (CCS) feasibility studies for the power sector, targeted for completion in ...
India can capture China and Singapore’s share in chemical exports to US, add 0.3% to GDP: SBI Report
India has a significant opportunity to increase its chemical exports to the United States if it manages to negotiate for less than 25 per cent tariffs, according to a recent report by the State Bank ...
Should capital gains tax replace seller’s stamp duty on homes?
Taxing only profitable property transactions may be more equitable than Seller's Stamp Duty. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore dodges recession on tariff-led exports, construction
Front-loading effects’ in manufacturing fuel last quarter’s economic rebound, as uncertainty lingers over August 1 tariffs.
Singapore dodges recession as Q2 GDP beats forecasts
Singapore avoided a technical recession as its economy grew more than expected in Q2 2025. According to advance estimates from the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) released Monday, the ...