Singapore’s banking sector is set to cut the time wealthy clients need to open accounts by two weeks by the end of this year, as authorities seek to strengthen the city-state’s competitiveness as a ...
Singapore aims to speed up private bank account opening for wealthy clients
Private banking account opening times for the wealthy will be reduced to within one month by the end of 2026, down from the current duration of about six weeks or longer.
Bitcoin volatility hits nine-month low as crypto takes breather
Bitcoin’s expected volatility has fallen to the lowest level in nine months, as subdued trading and a shift in speculative interest away from the largest cryptocurrency dampen demand for options ...
Ex-CEO of Singapore-based crypto platform Hodlnaut charged with fraud
The chief executive officer of a now-defunct cryptocurrency platform, Hodlnaut, was on Tuesday (May 26) charged in court for fraud by false representation.Zhu Juntao, 36, was handed three charges and ...
Singapore IPO market gathers pace as SGX on track for nearly 30 listings in 2026
Analysts said Singapore’s reputation as a safe haven continues to attract companies seeking to list, amid ongoing trade tensions and global uncertainty.
Singapore investigates Hong Kong school principal for swearing at security guards
San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School says sorry, stressing that the matter will be handled with utmost seriousness.
Singapore’s top envoy heads to North Korea in rare visit
Singapore’s top diplomat is making a rare visit to North Korea as part of a regional tour that includes stops in China and South Korea.
Singapore eases private banking process for the rich, but keeps strict anti-money laundering checks
Singapore is moving to speed up how quickly wealthy clients can open private banking accounts as it seeks to strengthen its position as a global ...
Singapore keeps 2026 growth forecast at 2% to 4% as economy beats expectations in Q1
Singapore has kept its 2026 growth forecast at 2% to 4%, after a stronger-than-expected first quarter. Strong AI-related demand powered a surge in wholesale trade and manufacturing. However, risks ...
Singapore core inflation sees surprise drop in April but higher costs loom
Higher global energy prices will likely raise electricity, transport and production costs in the coming months. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Where the World’s Wealth Moves Now: UAE, Singapore, Switzerland or Panama for Taxes?
The world’s wealth is not just moving; it is being re‑engineered around four distinct tax models that now anchor most serious relocation conversations among HNWIs and their advisors. In 2026, the ...
50K investors fight Korean crypto tax, Singapore cancels Bsquared: Asia Express
Ether-linked ETF losses rattle South Koreas funeral industry South Korean funeral service company Bumo Sarang is sitting on roughly 49.3 billion won ($32.7 million) in unrealized losses after ...
Why can’t Singapore nurture its own Samsung?
Singapore mastered the art of attracting multinational corporations. Can it turn research, capital and talent into its own Samsungs and Foxconns? Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Singapore Badminton Open 2026: Prize money, Indian players, schedule, draw, ticket, venue, live streaming details and all you need to know
India, May 25 -- The Singapore Badminton Open 2026 is set to kick off from May 26, and conclude on May 31, 2026. This a BWF Super 750 event and a huge opportunity for the Indian senior heavyweights ...
Singapore, China call for Middle East ceasefire, stress need to safeguard maritime flows
SINGAPORE: Singapore and China urged an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East and an end to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as their top diplomats met in Beijing on Monday (May 25).
Singapore seeks to cut account opening time for rich to a month
Singapore’s financial regulator is working with private banks to shorten account opening time using a “risk-appropriate” approach, as the city-state rises in importance as a wealth management hub.