XRP adoption in Singapore rises to 17% in 2025, with Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin crossing $310M market cap amid growing crypto interest across APAC.
Spotlight on billionaires and tycoons who chose Singapore to set up their foundations for charity work
SINGAPORE - Some of the richest people in the world, such as American hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio, Indonesian coal king Low Tuck Kwong and Brazil-born Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, have ...
Obesity rates are rising in Singapore, but is overeating the only cause?
Obesity is on the rise in Singapore, with recent studies revealing a worrying trend. The 2021/2022 National Population Health Survey by the Ministry of Health showed that the prevalence of obesity ...
Recession-Proof Stocks To Invest In On The SGX
Sheng Siong, Sembcorp Industries and SPDR Gold Shares are some companies and ETFs that will likely remain resilient during a recession ...
New travel e-SIM providers use novel ways to woo customers
Firsty, for instance, offers 300MB of free data daily when users watch advertisements. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
25 years after investing big in biomedical sector, Singapore has tasted some success but the big league remains elusive
Despite world-class infrastructure and billion-dollar investments, Singapore’s biomedical sector remains under the radar. As the nation nurtures homegrown startups and pushes for commercial success, ...
Singapore’s MAS says chief didn’t say US dollar assets are irreplaceable
Singapore’s central bank said both cyclical and structural factors can affect the pricing and confidence in US dollar assets, adding that its managing director didn’t say earlier this week that dollar ...
Singapore Says 2.5m Transactions Failed in DBS, Citi Outage
About 2.5 million Singapore payment and ATM transactions couldn’t be completed during DBS Group Holdings Ltd and Citigroup Inc.’s recent outage, causing widespread inconvenience to the city ...
Loh Kean Yew a hit with kids at HSBC clinic for ST School Pocket Money Fund beneficiaries
The 27-year-old will play Frenchman Alex Lanier in the first round of the May 27-June 1 KFF Singapore Open. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
XRP Becomes a Top Crypto Holding in Singapore, Report Reveals
Ripple's (XRP) journey began in 2012, when a team of developers, David Schwartz, Jed McCaleb, and Arthur Britto, envisioned a faster, more energy-efficient ...
Singapore’s new Muslim affairs minister lays down firm stance on Gaza issue
Faishal Ibrahim takes a tougher position than his predecessor in defending former president Halimah Yaacob against the Critical Spectator.
Singapore’s Gan Says Geopolitical Neutrality Not Possible
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said neutrality is not possible, highlighting the rising challenges for the city-state that has long sought to tread a diplomatic tightrope amid US-China trade tensions.
Singapore’s 1939 restaurant to close late this month
Singapore, a multi-concept restaurant and bar located on Keong Saik Road, will cease operations on May 31, adding to a growing list of eatery closures in the world's second most expensive city.
Singapore’s housing challenge: why some young adults still live with their parents
High property costs and cultural norms keep many Singaporeans living with parents, as singles face challenges buying homes as adults. ( read original story ...)
Is the Citi SMRT Card Singapore’s Most Underrated Cashback Card? (MoneySmart Review 2025)
Let’s be honest—the Citi SMRT Card doesn’t exactly have the coolest name. You might even mistake it for just another transport card. But if you ask me, this card ...
No Tax On Mutual Fund Gains For NRIs In UAE, Singapore & Mauritius | Full Process Guide
NRIs in UAE, Singapore, or Mauritius can legally avoid tax on Indian mutual fund gains due to DTAA benefits. In this video, Mint's Neil Borate explains the TRC, Form 10-F, and refund process in detail ...