For starters, his proposal would cut individual income taxes in half — making D.C. taxes comparable to Virginia’s. He sees the Old Dominion as the District’s main competition for attracting ...
Singapore Unveils Ambitious Plan to Expand AI Expertise
In a bold move aimed at solidifying its position as a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI) development, Singapore has unveiled its National AI Strategy 2.0. Spearheaded by Deputy Prime Minister ...
Singapore Unveils Ambitious Plan to Boost AI Talent and Innovation
Singapore has unveiled its updated National AI Strategy (NAIS) 2.0, with a bold vision to significantly expand its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, talent pool, and innovation ecosystem. The ...
Euro zone yields fall, stock rally takes a breather
Germany's 10-year government bond yield dropped to its lowest in six months on Tuesday and world shares paused around four-month highs as traders upped bets on European Central Bank rate cuts early in ...
Singapore tops world education list along with Asia’s Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea, as Europe sees ‘worrying’ decline
Singapore took top ranking in the latest OECD assessment of education capabilities, with its students scoring highest in all three of the survey’s areas: mathematics, reading and science.
Singapore makes key policy shifts in revised national AI strategy
Singapore government on Tuesday announced its updated national AI strategy, dubbed the National AI Strategy (NAIS) 2.0, as AI technology development gains momentum across the globe. The new policy ...
As Singapore faces deepfake surge, authorities warn of threats from cybercrime, online scams
SINGAPORE — Deepfakes in Singapore have jumped five times in the last year alone, and authorities have warned that the technology could be misused to commit cybercrimes.
Singapore Technologies Telemedia not redeeming S$350 million, 5% perpetual at first call
SINGAPORE Technologies Telemedia will not be redeeming at the first call date in January 2024 of its S$350 million, 5 per cent subordinated perpetual securities issued five years ago. Read more at The ...
Singapore Prioritizes Digital Health and AI Investment to Address Healthcare Workforce Shortage
Singapore’s healthcare sector is embracing digital health solutions and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to address the growing workforce shortage and deliver more connected and sustainable ...
Singapore shares decline for second day amid regional losses; STI down 0.2%
The Straits Times Index (STI) has lost 0.2 per cent or 6.92 points to end at 3,077.16 on Tuesday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Interest Rates and Returns for Singapore Savings Bonds (SSB) in December 2023
In recent months, the interest rate and therefore returns of the Singapore Savings Bond (SSB) have been at record highs. Should you buy the SSB? Read on as we delve deeper into the Singapore Savings ...
Singapore shares decline for second day on regional losses; STI down 0.2%
The top loser on the Singapore bourse was DBS. The counter fell 0.8 per cent or S$0.26 to S$31.44. Jardine Matheson, on the other hand, bagged the biggest gains of the day, rising 1 per cent, or ...
Singapore MAS sets robust crypto framework for 2024
In a significant development for the cryptocurrency sector, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has detailed its latest regulatory framework to enhance the governance and operational standards ...
MAS launches Singapore-Asia Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance 2023
SINGAPORE: In a move towards a sustainable financial future, on Sunday, Dec 3, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) unveiled the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance. This taxonomy, a ...
Singapore retail sales dip in October, breaking 8-month streak
SINGAPORE - Retail sales in October dipped, breaking an eight-month streak of increases. Read more at straitstimes.com.
She made gods for 70 years: meet the matriarch of Singapore’s last handcrafted Taoist deity producer
Singapore grandmother Tan Chwee Lian carved warriors and Taoist gods for most of her life. She leaves intricate tasks to younger members of the family now, but still greets visitors to the workshop.