Singapore's new law, which enables the police to better protect individuals targeted by ongoing scams, will come into effect on Tuesday (July 1), according to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Anti-scam law that lets police freeze potential victims’ bank accounts to kick in on Jul 1: MHA
SINGAPORE] Singapore police will soon be able to restrict bank transfers of individuals suspected of being scam targets to better protect them, said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Read more at ...
NTT’s $812 Million REIT Float Set to Break Singapore IPO Drought
Japan’s NTT Ltd. is seeking to raise as much as $812 million in a Singapore listing of its data center real estate investment trust, in what is poised to be the city-state’s biggest IPO in eight years ...
Tougher Singapore crypto regulations kick in
Singapore ramped up crypto exchange regulations Monday in a bid to curb money laundering and boost market confidence after a series of high-profile scandals rattled the sector. Singapore, a major ...
Can Singapore’s stock exchange compete with Hong Kong’s IPO market?
Despite significant IPO momentum in Hong Kong, Singapores stock exchange is taking steps to increase its appeal. Recent listings such as IFBH and Mirxes underscore Hong Kongs lead in market liquidity ...
Can Singapore regain allure, as more of the city’s companies flock to Hong Kong for IPOs?
The listings of IFBH and Mirxes underline Hong Kong’s superiority, but Singapore is not giving up, bankers and analysts say.
StashAway’s Singapore operations turn Ebitda positive in FY2024
SINGAPORE] Wealth platform StashAway’s Singapore market has turned earnings before tax, interest, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) positive in FY2024 ending Dec 31. Read more at The Business ...
7 in 10 Singapore investors consider local stocks ‘integral’ investments amid global uncertainty
SINGAPORE: Amid global market uncertainty, most Singapore investors continue to rely on local stocks, with seven in 10 saying these remain an integral part of their investment portfolios, according to ...
As Singapore snares its largest Reit IPO in a decade, the Hong Kong exchange is busier than ever
SINGAPORE] The last week has seen good news for the Singapore Exchange (SGX). Not only is NTT’s upcoming real estate investment trust (Reit) listing likely to be the largest S-Reit listing in a decade ...
Singapore Sets Up National Payments Body to Oversee Payment Growth, Innovation
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) have jointly announced the incorporation of the Singapore Payments ...
How a Singapore temple became a hub for free legal aid
Located on Huogang Ave. in the northeastern side of Singapore, the Tian De Temple gives a home to Pro Bono SG, a non-governmental organization dedicated to giving free legal assistance to people in ...
Singapore’s Unemployment Rate Surprises: Stock Market Impact
Singapore released its unemployment rate for the first quarter, revealing a slight uptick to 2.0% from the previous quarter’s 1.9%. This ...
Singapore’s Producer Prices Plunge: Market Impact?
The latest data from Singapore reveals that the Producer Price Index (PPI) for May has shown a significant decline, with a year-over-year drop of ...
Singapore-based Dale Investment acquires 73% stake in Vietnam’s Tam Tri hospital chain
Singapore-based investment fund Dale Investment Holdings has acquired a 73.15% stake in Vietnam’s private hospital chain Tam Tri Medical, according to a recent corporate registration update.
Only 6% of Singapore consumers want to live longer: Manulife
Although Singapore consumers expect to live to an age of 79, the survey respondents also think that at least 12 of those years will be spent living with illness.
Singapore Airlines’ Emissions Rise, Climate Rules Threaten Higher Costs
Emissions at Singapore Airlines have risen. The airline is trying to address rising emissions amid passenger growth.