A crude oil supertanker has run aground in Indonesian waters close to a key pipeline that supplies natural gas to Singapore, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s MAS says no urgent case for retail CBDC, but launches 4 fast trials of it
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has published a white paper on a retail central bank digital currency that it says is not urgently needed, but would have a number of uses. ( read original story ...)
Super-Rich Get Rare Chance to Join Singapore’s Billionaire Row
Nassim Road has the most sought-after homes in the city-state, and a rare sale of three mansions is expected to fetch record prices. ( read original story ...)
Monetary Authority of Singapore Completes Phase 1 of CBDC Project, With More Trials to Come
The first part of the project found that there was no urgent need for a retail CDBC, although the bank said it wanted to be prepared in case that changes. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s iceiceice leaves JJ Lin’s Team SMG a day after TI11
Singaporean Dota 2 player Daryl "iceiceice" Koh has left JJ Lin's Team SMG, the org announced on Monday (31 Oct). The announcement comes a day after Tundra Esports lifted the Aegis at The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 2,612 new COVID-19 cases
SINGAPORE, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- Singapore reported 2,612 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the total tally to 2,102,372. Of the new cases, 305 were detected through PCR (polymerase chain ... ( read original story ...)
Terra Co-Founder Do Kwon Faces $57M Class-Action Lawsuit in Singapore
The Supreme Court of Singapore will this week hold a hearing on a class-action lawsuit filed against Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon. ( read original story ...)
Singapore FinTech Festival Kicks Off with Over 850 Expert Speakers and 450 FinTech Exhibitors
The seventh edition of the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) kicks off today as an in-person event from 31 October to 4 November. Organised by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Elevandi[1], ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s central bank to trial digital currency, mulls use as stepping stone to build tech infrastructure
Even as it readies to trial digital currency, MAS noted that the case for a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) is 'not compelling for now' Analysts point out that retail CBDCs may not be of ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng to Visit Singapore Nov 1-2
Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng attends the closing session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China May 27, 2020. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Housing Market Defies Global Downturn And Curbs Amid Soaring Rents
The growth in Singapore home prices accelerated to 3.8% in the third quarter to record levels, after rising 3.5% in the previous three months. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s First Defence Chief And Ambassador Kirpa Ram Vij Dies
Singapore's first defence chief and Ambassador Brigadier-General (BG) Kirpa Ram Vij has died. He was 87. Kirpa Vij died on Saturday, leaving behind wife Nirmala, three children and their spouses, and ... ( read original story ...)
Sir Richard Branson declines Singapore death penalty TV debate invitation
Sir Richard Branson has turned down an invitation from Singapore's government to take part in a live television debate about the country's approach towards drugs and the death penalty. He was invited ... ( read original story ...)
TotalEnergies ENEOS Completes Solar Rooftop Installation for A Leading Gas Manufacturer in Singapore
TotalEnergies ENEOS has completed a 0.7 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) rooftop installation for a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and health, to power the needs of its site ... ( read original story ...)
Richard Branson declines Singapore’s invitation to debate death penalty with Shanmugam
Mr Branson said he was declining the invitation as he felt a debate on such a platform would lack nuance. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore s first defence chief and ambassador Kirpa Ram Vij dies
Kirpa Ram Vij has died. He was 87. Vij died on Saturday, leaving behind wife Nirmala, three children and their spouses, and five grandchildren. Born in Hazara district (now Pakistan) in 1937, Vij also ... ( read original story ...)