Asia Pacific is driving a shift in crypto regulation as exchanges adapt to stricter compliance frameworks and evolving oversight standards.
New grant to help Singapore businesses adapt to Trump’s tariffs to be launched in October
The grant will be capped at S$100,000 (US$78,000) and will have a co-funding element, said Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng.
Economic Resilience Taskforce unveils new business grant, support for workers amid global trade jitters
The Singapore Economic Resilience Taskforce (Sert) will be implementing targeted measures for businesses and workers amid heightened concerns surrounding global uncertainties and US trade tariffs.
Singapore’s future bankers vie for coveted spots at university finance clubs
SINGAPORE] At Singapore’s universities, undergraduates are fighting for the golden ticket they believe will get them a coveted banking job years later: membership in a campus finance club. Read more ...
Stable Sing$ a strong option for Asian investors amid heightened uncertainties: Bank of Singapore
Gold and alternative assets like private equity are also good options for diversification. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Stablecoins and the global crypto regulatory arms race: What’s at stake for Singapore?
Stablecoins are moving into the financial mainstream, as signalled by the growing attention from regulators across the world. Read more at The Business Times.
An Indian civil contractor lost around $200,000 after falling for a romance crypto scam
An Indian man lost INR 1.67 crore, equivalent to around $200,000, after a woman scammed him through WhatsApp. The civil contractor named Ramesh connected with the scammer, who was posing as a ...
At Singapore unis, undergrads fight for places at coveted finance clubs
Undergrads view the clubs as a crucial line on their resumes for a finance job. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore-based Malaysian F1 tycoon Ong Beng Seng set for another pre-trial conference in case involving ex-minister
Singapore-based Malaysian tycoon Ong Beng Seng, who faces charges linked to former Transport Minister S. Iswaran’s high-profile corruption case, is set for another pre-trial conference on July 23 ...
Dubai-based airline Emirates to add crypto payment option for ticket bookings, signs deal
Emirates has signed a preliminary deal with a Singapore-based crypto firm, Crypto.com, with the aim of gaining a younger customer market share that uses digital crypto payments for their ticket ...
Singapore private club 1880 to reopen next month, weeks after closure
Singapore’s private members’ club 1880 is set to reopen in August, shortly after announcing its permanent closure.
New Zealand is the Latest Country To Ban Crypto ATMs in Anti-Money Laundering Push
The government of New Zealand plans to ban crypto ATMs. The proposal is part of a new anti-money laundering package. New Zealand follows in the ...
Singapore stocks extend rally; STI up 0.3%
SINGAPORE] Investors stayed positive on local stocks on Wednesday (Jul 9) while bracing for the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariff shocks. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore bak kut teh restaurant owner says Chow Yun Fat saved her family business
The owner of a bak kut teh (pork ribs tea) restaurant in Singapore said her family business was saved from losses thanks to a visit by Chow Yun Fat.
Singapore must develop deeper relationships with China, US, Europe: Shanmugam
SINGAPORE] In a multipolar world, small countries like Singapore have to develop even deeper relationships with other nations, Singapore’s Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said on Wednesday (Jul 9).
Singapore must be willing to take some risks to capture wealth management opportunities: Chee Hong Tat
SINGAPORE] Singapore must be willing to take some risks to capture new wealth management opportunities, but still maintain high standards of a stable, trusted environment, said Chee Hong Tat, minister ...