SBI Holdings received regulatory approval to acquire a majority stake in Singapore-based crypto exchange Coinhako, expanding its presence in stablecoins, onchain finance and tokenization.
SBI Holdings completes acquisition of Singapore crypto firm CoinHako
Japan’s SBI Holdings announced that it has completed its purchase of a majority stake in Coinhako on Thursday, after clearing regulatory review. The acquisition hands the Japanese financial ...
SBI Holdings Strengthens Asia Crypto Footprint With Coinhako Purchase
SBI Holdings has acquired a majority stake in Coinhako, expanding its crypto presence in Southeast Asia and advancing tokenization efforts.
Singapore-Founded Paymonade Gets MiCA Licence Across 30 European Markets
Singapore-founded Paymonade has secured a MiCA licence to provide regulated crypto services across 30 European markets.
Beyond attracting MNCs, Singapore to grow next generation of global business champions
Discover how Singapore is evolving its strategy to cultivate homegrown companies into global industry leaders. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
How Prism+ is building Singapore’s answer to Xiaomi and Samsung
Homegrown brand Prism+ launched ten years ago, and has since expanded its product categories to white goods such as air-conditioners and laundry racks. It tells The Straits Times why research and ...
SBI Holdings Secures Coinhako Majority Stake After Singapore Regulatory Green Light
SBI Holdings completes Coinhako acquisition after MAS approval, expanding its regulated digital asset operations across Asia-Pacific markets.
Shubhangi Goel wins Singapore Press Club Tech Journalism Award
Shubhangi Goel has been named the recipient of Business Insider's inaugural Singapore Press Club Tech Journalism Award ...
‘Air quality within usual range’: NEA after reports of gas, chemical smell across central Singapore
Air quality in parts of central Singapore has been "within the usual range", said the National Environment Agency (NEA) on Friday (July 17), after residents reported a gas or chemical-like smell ...
Ascott opens fifth lyf-branded property in Singapore
The 90-room site combines a stretch of conserved shophouses with a newly built section. ( read original story ...)
Awards for Excellence country/territory winners 2026: Singapore’s best bank for SMEs – UOB
UOB set the standard in Singapore’s SME banking market in 2025 through a strategy focused on helping smaller businesses participate in larger supply chains, access regional opportunities and develop ...
UOB brings 63 children of UOB Privilege Banking clients to three-day leadership programme with SMU
United Overseas Bank (UOB) has conducted a three-day leadership programme for 63 children of UOB Privilege Banking clients aged 18 to 25. The programme, held from July 14 to 16, was done in ...
UOB shares end 2.4% lower after months of steady gains
DBS and OCBC also decline, but much more modestly by 0.7% and 0.8%, respectively Read more at The Business Times.
Beyond attracting MNCs, EDB to grow next generation of global business champions
Singapore is already a hub but has to deepen and sustain its entrepreneurial ecosystem. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The ultimate shio pan guide: 14 bakeries in Singapore to try in 2026
The shio pan fever in Singapore is showing no signs of slowing down. And if you’re not out joining the queues, you’re probably attempting to recreate the viral salt bread at home with the help of a ...
Global IPO proceeds jump 210% in 1H2026 even as deal volumes slip: EY
Global IPO proceeds jumped 210% in 1H2026 even as fewer companies listed, EY finds — with US mega-deals leading and Singapore a Southeast Asian bright spot.