SINGAPORE] The sandwich class – those between 35 and 54 years old –is investing more in cryptocurrency than other age groups. This is driven by necessity and not novelty, according to crypto exchange, ...
OCBC to train wealth advisers using generative AI
[SINGAPORE] OCBC has launched a generative artificial-intelligence-powered training programme for its 900 wealth advisers in Singapore, shifting away from a model that relied exclusively on in-person ...
OCBC Says Generative AI Training Helped Lift Wealth Advisor Revenue by 50%
OCBC has launched a generative AI training programme in Singapore to improve coaching consistency and advisory skills for wealth advisors.
Singapore’s Business Support Measures Amid Shifting Cost Conditions
Singapore’s policy shifts require businesses to adjust pricing, manage costs, and align currency exposure in 2026.
What are the Jurong Rock Caverns and why do they matter to Singapore’s energy security?
Built at a cost of S$950 million, the Jurong Rock Caverns took around six years of planning followed by about eight years of construction.
OCBC taps on generative AI to bring consistent training to wealth advisers at scale
OCBC's generative AI tool analyses speech and flags gaps in delivery and compliance, helping its wealth advisers build confidence before meeting clients.
Overload of technology and data overwhelming Singapore residents and their wellness journey: AIA Live Better Study
AIA Singapore's latest Live Better Study reveals the double-edged sword of digital tools when it comestowellnessmanagement,uncoveringthegrowingtensionbetweentheirbenefitsandthe challenges of managing ...
Addepar Establishes Singapore as Asia-Pacific Hub
Addepar, a global data and AI platform for investment professionals, today announced the opening of its Singapore office, establishing the city-state as its Asia-Pacific (APAC) hub and reinforcing the ...
Singapore economy grows less than expected in first quarter, as Iran war darkens outlook
Singapore's economy grew 4.6% in Q1 2026, missing forecasts, with the Iran war set to dampen future growth. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore: Halt Imminent Execution for Cannabis Trafficking
(London, April 15, 2026) – The Singaporean government should immediately halt the execution of Omar bin Yacob Bamadhaj, scheduled for April 16, 2026, for trafficking cannabis, Human Rights Watch, ...
Singapore has experience to explore more underground spaces for fuel reserves: Tan See Leng
SINGAPORE] The Jurong Rock Caverns facility has been in operation for more than a decade, and Singapore now has the experience to explore more underground spaces as options to boost its fuel ...
Singapore is no ‘crypto hub’ — but it is serious about stablecoins: StraitX CEO
Before the summer of 2025, Singapore was a key base for cryptocurrency companies engaging in regulatory arbitrage. While the city-state barred unlicensed companies from serving local users, many ...
Kin Global aims to raise $10.1 mil from IPO to fund acquisitions
Sports event organiser Kin Global has launched its IPO, seeking to raise gross proceeds of $10.1 million and net proceeds of $7.4 million so as to fund acquisitions down the road. "With Singapore ...
Singapore IPO proceeds jump to US$967m in Q1 despite global slowdown, says EY report
Singapore’s initial public offering (IPO) market raised US$967.1 million (RM3.82 billion) in the first quarter of 2026 despite a global slowdown, ...
Singapore’s Central Bank Tightens Policy As Inflation Risks Rise
The Monetary Authority of Singapore delivered a measured tightening of its policy stance, raising the slope of the S$NEER band, while keeping its width and midpoint unchanged.
Singapore Q1 preliminary GDP up 4.6% on year, misses 5.9% forecast
SINGAPORE -- Singapore's economy grew 4.6% in the January-March quarter from a year earlier, preliminary data showed Tuesday, slowing from a 5.7% expansion the previous quarter. The city-state has ...