FOLLOWING a relatively strong 2022, the current year has not been a great one for the Straits Times Index (STI) so far. Read more at The Business Times.
Pirates allegedly steal scrap iron after boarding ship in Malaysian waters off Singapore
Four pirates allegedly stole some scrap iron after boarding a Malaysia-flagged tug and barge along the Singapore Strait on Tuesday morning.
Vivian Balakrishnan: Singapore has not imposed general trade embargo on Myanmar
Singapore has not imposed a general trade embargo on Myanmar as it does not want to add to the suffering of the civilian population, said the republic’s Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan ...
Singapore’s $2 Billion Fintech Nium Eyes US IPO in Two Years
Singapore payments company Nium Pte aims to break even in time for a US initial public offering within two years, a positive signal for Southeast Asia’s struggling startup ecosystem.
Singapore stocks fall amid weaker regional sentiment; STI down 0.1%
Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 276 to 213 after 1.2 billion shares worth $607.2 million changed hands. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Supermarket showdown: Expat reveals vast grocery price differences between Singapore and Switzerland
According to a report by ECA, a human capital firm, Singapore is the fifth most expensive city in the world for expats. From rising rental costs to inflation, even expats find the prices in the little ...
Cryptocurrency crackdown: 5 ways on how US’ war on crypto could impact S’pore and SEA
With the SEC cracking down on companies such as Binance and Coinbase, here's how regulations in the US could soon impact crypto regionally.
South Korea OKs Its First Crypto Bill Targeting Unfair Trading, Bolstering Investor Protection
South Korea has passed its first cryptocurrency bill that will advance the country's bid to protect investors in digital assets. Lawmakers have been discussing crypto-related protections in recent years,
Square Enix has officially cancelled the forever-delayed Just Cause: Mobile
Square Enix has officially cancelled Just Cause: Mobile after numerous delays and a short regional early access program.
How Singapore plans to address the threats posed by generative AI
As generative AI technology advances, here's a look at the key risks — such as data privacy and biases — which regulators need to tackle.
OCBC Bank drops Wing Hang Bank references in historic name changes for SAR arms
Singapore’s OCBC Bank has decided to remove references to Wing Hang Bank in the latest name changes for its Hong Kong and Macau operations. According to a
UBP Singapore boosts Asia team, hires seven
As Singapore asserts its position as a key global wealth management hub, Swiss private bank Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) has hired seven new members for its Singapore branch front office teams as part of its push to strengthen its presence across all Asian markets and deepen its penetration in the ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) and family office ...
Ridout Road properties: 5 key issues from Singapore Parliament debate
The Singapore Parliament debated over the rental of two bungalows by ministers K. Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan. Here are five key takeaways.
Singapore’s ‘Greedflation’: The island-state’s power squeeze is tighter than its housing crunch
Singapore's landlords may be able to squeeze out a few more quarters of rent increases before enough new housing supply gives tenants a semblance of bargaining power. Meanwhile, the wholesale power ...
Singapore Plans to Safeguard Cryptocurrency Investments with New Trust Requirement
Singapore has announced plans to impose a trust requirement on cryptocurrency exchanges in a bid to instill confidence in the cryptocurrency market and protect investors from potential losses.
Stock market booked net institutional outflows of $2.66b in H1
The net institutional outflows were led by Financial Services and REITs. The Singapore stock market also booked net retail inflows of $1.48b in the first half (H1) of 2023, with market makers and ...