Global-minded respondents on the HSBC FinFit Index had a financial fitness score of 69 over 100, 3 points higher on average. ( read original story ...)
Singapore-Based Crypto Investment Startup Pillow Raises $18m Series A
The funding round was co-led by Accel and Quona Capital with participation from Jump Capital and Elevation Capital. ( read original story ...)
After strong response from professionals, WWF-Singapore plans to bring e-courses to retail investors
Follow us on Facebook and join our Telegram channel for the latest updates. Around 5,000 finance professionals have completed the World Wide Fund for Nature Singapore’s (WWF-Singapore) Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore dollar remains a ‘prince,’ says Bank of Singapore
Sim Moh Siong of the private bank says the Singapore dollar has appreciated against every currency in the basket except the U.S. dollar. ( read original story ...)
After Coinbase, Blockchain.com Receives Approval From Singapore Authorities
Blockchain.com, which is backed by prominent investors like Lightspeed Venture Partners, is the second crypto exchange to be approved in Singapore this week after Coinbase, the world's second-biggest ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer: What is the XBB Covid-19 variant and should its rapid spread in Singapore cause concern?
A new Omicron subvariant, known as XBB, has been behind the increase in Covid-19 cases here in recent weeks. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said that this ... ( read original story ...)
Possible sighting of rare blood moon over Singapore on Nov 8
SINGAPORE: Skygazers in Singapore may be able to catch a glimpse of a rare blood moon next month, the result of a. The celestial sighting will take place on No ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore GDP Growth to Ease in Q3, Keeps MAS in Delicate Balancing Act: Reuters Poll
Advance data on Friday is expected to show gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 3.4% in July-September from a year ago, according to the median forecast of 19 economists in a Reuters poll. The ... ( read original story ...)
15 Tourist hotspots in Singapore that live up to the hype
In Singapore you will find some beautiful attractions that you just cannot miss! Places like Marina Bay Sands, Explore Clarke Quay & Visit The Merlion, and Singapore Flyer and many more. Continue ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore GDP growth to ease in Q3, keeps MAS in delicate balancing act
SINGAPORE, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Singapore's economy is expected to have expanded at a slower pace in the third quarter, underlining the central bank's challenge as it balances the urgency of tackling ... ( read original story ...)
Severe cases still low: Singapore Covid-19 infections more than doubled with 11,372 cases
There’s nothing to worry about yet – even as Covid-19 infections spike to 11,372 on Tuesday, Oct 12. This is more than double from the 4,719 cases the day before in Singapore but the Ministry of ... ( read original story ...)
Bersamin now calls Marcos’ Singapore F1 trip ‘partly official, partly personal’
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin says it is 'impossible' to distinguish which trip expenses were charged to the Philippine government or covered by the Marcos family during the F1 weekend in Singapo ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore resurgence draws big money, bubble fears with high cost of living
Below the surface, things aren't quite so rosy. As the government mints new long-term visas to attract more high-paid talent, it faces a delicate balancing act to keep its people happy ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Terrorism threat may look different 20 years after Bali bombings, but stakes for Singapore have not changed
The foiled Jemaah Islamiyah attack in Singapore was a wake-up call that global terrorism could strike Southeast Asia. The 2002 Bali bombings were horrific proof that such fears were well founded, says ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore monitoring XBB Covid strain very closely: Health Minister
Singapore reported 11,732 new Covid-19 infections on Tuesday but the Ministry of Health (MOH) said it was initiating action against rumours circulating via WhatsApp about a rapid and large increase in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Reopening Boom Draws Big Money and Bubble Fears
(Bloomberg) -- Earlier this month, a record 302,000 people attended Singapore’s first Formula 1 car race in three years. Some forked out $900 for a grandstand seat for three days, while others booked ... ( read original story ...)