(Bloomberg) -- Singapore’s Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat will be named first assistant secretary-general of the country’s ruling political party, the Today newspaper reported, paving the way for him ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Said to Name Finance Minister Heng as Lee’s Successor
Singapore’s Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat will be named second-in-command of the country’s ruling political party, paving the way for him to succeed Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as premier. The Pe... ( read original story ...)
New posts in Singapore ruling party seen as strong hint on next PM
SINGAPORE (Reuters ... with domestic media saying the finance minister is the frontrunner. The Straits Times newspaper, often seen as close to the government, reported on Thursday that the ... ( read original story ...)
Remittance start-up InstaRem raises over US$20m, aims for IPO in 2021
SINGAPORE - Singapore-based remittance start-up InstaRem has raised over US$20 million (S$27.5 million) for the first close of its Series C round. The first close was led by new investors MDI Ventures ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s First Legal Trial Over Bitcoin Trading Disputes Began Today
Singapore’s first cryptocurrency trial over questionable trading practices began today as the market maker and liquidity provider B2C2 sues cryptocurrency exchange Quoine. The charge? B2C2 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange Reveals Expectations For Listed Companies Conducting ICOs
The Singapore Exchange has published list of its expectations of listed companies that intend to raise funds using digital token sales. In a post published on its official website on November 15 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Sees First Bitcoin Trial: Were Bitcoin Trades Reversed?
Singapore, which recently hosted a major international cryptocurrency conference, is now hosting its first cryptocurrency trial, according to The Straits Times. The trial is a civil matter between two ... ( read original story ...)
Does Singapore Telecommunications Limited’s (SGX:Z74) CEO Pay Reflect Performance?
Chua Sock Koong has been the CEO of Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SGX:Z74) since 2007. This report will, first, examine the CEO compensation levels in comparison to CEO compensation at ... ( read original story ...)
Noble Group Rescue Thrown Into Doubt by Singapore Probe
Singapore’s market regulator says the revamp is now dependent on its review of the probe by the three agencies, though it remains unclear whether it’ll delay the deal. The investigation is an extraord... ( read original story ...)
Which Singapore-Listed Bank Is Cheaper Than The Stock Market Now?
Since their respective peaks in May 2018, shares in DBS Group Holdings Ltd (SGX: D05), Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (SGX: O39) and United Overseas Bank Ltd (SGX: U11) have lost more tha... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Expats – How to Apply for Singapore Visas to Live & Work Here
Work permit holders include construction workers and waiters. Dependant’s Pass: You can live and work in Singapore if your spouse is here on an Employment Pass and earns at least $6,000 a month. To se... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Includes Cryptocurrency in New Payments Regulations
Singapore’s financial regulator, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), announced on Monday that it will be issuing a series of new regulations governing payments. The regulator says that the new ... ( read original story ...)
World Blockchain Trade Consortium Launches During Singapore Fintech Festival
The World Blockchain Trade Consortium (WBTC) launched this week at the Singapore Fintech Festival, according to a note from one of the founding members. The WBTC has launched with Fintech platforms, i... ( read original story ...)
MAS finalises framework for payment services in Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has finalised a new regulatory framework for payment services in Singapore, in a move to guard against risks as the payment landscape evolves. The Payment Ser... ( read original story ...)
Singapore third-quarter GDP growth seen losing momentum, trade war dims outlook
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore is expected to report slower third-quarter economic growth than initially thought, a Reuters poll showed, as the manufacturing sector faces strains from weaker global d... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is APAC’s most prepared city: study
It topped the governance rankings ahead of Tokyo and Ho Chi Minh. Singapore topped the list as the most prepared city in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, a study by Cushman and Wakefield revealed. It b... ( read original story ...)