SINGAPORE’S status as a real estate investment trust (Reit) stronghold is likely to result in higher initial public offering (IPO) activity next year, as possible rate cuts will encourage new Reit ...
Issue #6: What’s Happening This Week?—$300 CDC Vouchers, CNY “Fit” Notes, Credit Card Nerfs, and More
Keep abreast with our weekly round-up of Singapore's top finance news, including CDC Voucher updates, CNY fit-for-gifting notes, and more.
Singapore’s Strategic Moves Position It as Asia’s Next Major Cryptocurrency Hub
Singapore‘s burgeoning status as a pivotal center for Web3 and cryptocurrency firms is set to solidify, bolstered by a regulatory environment that favors innovation. In 2024, the Monetary Authority of ...
Singapore equities market: Review group studying how to tap seed money, get growth firms to list
Singapore is looking at how to strengthen its equities market by attracting more private investment and getting companies with high potential to grow fast, like those in fintech and sustainability, to ...
Jail for ‘instrumental player’ in syndicate that sold bank accounts used to launder money
Goh Soon Lee received, processed and sent out 34 ATM cards between July and October 2023. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SGX Group chairman calls for ‘bold and decisive actions’ to solve stock market’s ‘longstanding issues’
A myriad of structural and policy issues must be addressed, certainly by SGX, but also with policymakers, regulators and all players within the ecosystem,” says Koh Boon Hwee.
China stocks lead losses in Asia as manufacturing slows; Singapore annual GDP growth rises to 4%
China's Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing purchasing managers' index for December fell to 50.5, missing economists' estimates of 51.7 in a Reuters poll.
Singapore Economy Grows 4.0 Pct In 2024, Tops Forecasts
Singapore's economy beat forecasts to grow 4.0 percent in 2024 despite a slowdown in the fourth quarter, preliminary government data showed on Thursday.
Salt Investments looking for alternative funding after two investors missed placement deadline
Salt Investments is looking for alternative funding after two investors who were supposed to take part in a placement did not pay up in time. According to the company on Jan 1, it had reminded Hin ...
Economic trends to watch for Singapore in 2025
SINGAPORE – Formidable challenges ranging from the US-China trade conflict to geopolitical tensions and market volatility suggest that Singapore’s economy is in for a rockier ride in 2025. Outcomes ...
Singapore leads with 13 Crypto licenses—Top 5 coins to buy for the next crypto bull run!
In 2025, there will be a lot of new entrants in the digital currency arena; however, DexBoss is an emerging and promising token to invest in and experience massive gains.
In New Year message, Singapore PM Lawrence Wong says economy beat growth expectations with 4pc rise in 2024
Singapore’s economy grew by 4.0 per cent in 2024, exceeding expectations, according to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Wong, who is also finance ...
Look to US market for capital gains, says investment guru Adam Khoo
Mr Khoo, who also founded online investor school Piranha Profit, warned against investing with a Fomo (fear of missing out) mindset: “Don’t rush (into) stocks just because your friend or neighbour ...
2025 likely to see continuation of bull market, but trade with caution
Analysts expect higher inflation in 2025 and slower growth in 2026 as Trump’s policies kick in. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Upgraded China-Singapore free trade pact takes effect, will enhance market access for businesses
SINGAPORE: China and Singapore have upgraded a 15-year-old free trade deal to further open up their markets to investors and services suppliers on both sides, and expand cooperation in telecom ...
Singapore to increase minimum salary requirement for foreign workers in 2025
Singapore is increasing the qualifying salary for S Pass applications, requiring foreigners to meet a higher threshold for work visas.