SINGAPORE , Sept. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Decentralized finance (DeFi) is an accelerating industry filled with potential. It has given us all the reason to be hopeful for a permissionless future. ( read original story ...)
Singapore strives to remain relevant amid regulatory tightening for retail investors
Singapore's largest bank, DBS has announced another move to expand its crypto services, while remaining cautious to comply with the financial authorities' view that crypto assets are not suitable for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ‘in no position’ to prescribe actions but hopes US, China can keep open lines of communication: Lawrence Wong
SINGAPORE: Singapore is “in no position” to prescribe actions for the United States and China, but it hopes both sides can keep open lines of communication, especially at the highest levels, said ... ( read original story ...)
Goh Chok Tong, OCBC chairman to join counsel of blockchain firm ChainUp
ChainUp's board will be led by chairman Ooi Sang Kuang, who is also chairman of the board of directors at OCBC Bank. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Fixed rate home loans temporarily halted by UOB and DBS
The banks have temporarily suspended offering fixed-rate home loans to ensure they remain competitive and can meet the mortgage needs of home owners. The post Fixed rate home loans temporarily halted ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Seeks To Transform Industries As World Enters New Era Of Global Trade: DPM Lawrence Wong
Singapore deputy prime minister Lawrence Wong said the city-state is constantly reinventing itself to remain relevant as the world enters a new era of global trade. ( read original story ...)
17 in Singapore fined $114,500 in total for selling e-vaporisers
Five of them received jail terms of 10 to 26 days, while three were given 12 to 24 months' probation for the offences related to e-vaporisers and their components. ( read original story ...)
HSBC, Standard Chartered slump in Asia as British pound slides to record
Shares of Europe-focused-lenders HSBC and Standard Chartered fall in Asia trading, tracking the pound’s drop to a record low versus the dollar amid UK’s plan to carry out more tax cuts. The bulk of ... ( read original story ...)
India’s ban on wheat exports hurting local Indian eateries, diners will have to pay more for food
Eateries say flour from other countries now costs 3-4 times more and won’t make good chapathi, an Indian staple. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore youths fined over $114k, jailed for selling vapes on Instagram and Telegram
SINGAPORE - Seventeen people have been convicted and fined a total of more than $114,000 for the sale of electronic vaporisers here, with five of them receiving additional jail sentences.More than ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM to visit Australia in October
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported on Monday that Lee will visit Australia on Oct. 16-18 for annual leaders' talks. It will be the first face-to-face meeting between Lee and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore factory output sees weakest growth in 11 months as electronics production falls
Total output grew 0.5 per cent last month after a revised 0.8 per cent expansion in July. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex and Nifty50 likely to make a gap-down start today — rupee hits record low of 81.55 vs dollar
Indian equity benchmarks BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 are likely to begin the trading week deep in the red tracking weakness across global markets, as concerns remain about steep hikes in COVID-era ... ( read original story ...)
Stock Market Crash LIVE Updates: Sensex tanks over 700 points, Nifty nears 17,100; Hindalco, NMDC fall 3% each
Nifty futures on the Singapore Exchange traded 170 points, or 0.98 per cent, lower at 17,162, signaling that Dalal Street was headed for a negative start on Monday. The US Fed jitters kept equity and ... ( read original story ...)
Rare Singapore Mansions Go on Sale for Record Asking Price
Three mansions along Singapore’s most expensive and prestigious street, Nassim Road, are on sale for a record asking price, totaling about S$239 million ($167 million), according to the Business Times ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s manufacturing output moderates further to 0.5% in August
Singapore’s manufacturing output increased by 0.5% y-o-y in August, moderating from the 2.2% growth seen in June and the 0.6% growth in July. The main drags during the month were due to the ... ( read original story ...)