Nearly 60 per cent of the economy is exceeding or at pre-pandemic growth norms. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s 2024 GDP Growth Projected at Around Upper End of 2%-3% Forecast Range, MAS Says
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StanChart says time is right for Singapore and UAE to boost collaboration, connectivity
The bank believes it can play a role in deepening economic ties between the two hubs. Read more at straitstimes.com.
A 4300km power line to Asia? Singapore thinks it might just work
A $35 billion mega-project by billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes to export renewable energy to Asia has cleared a significant hurdle.
Ultimate guide to 24-hour money changers in Singapore
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Indo-Pacific nations regulating crypto faster than the US
SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda voiced concern that the United States is lagging behind Indo-Pacific countries regarding crypto regulation.
8 years ago, Singapore declared war on diabetes. Is it winning?
Diabetes is a global health crisis, particularly type 2 diabetes, which is heavily influenced by lifestyle habits, and numbers are increasing every year. Ever since launching the war on diabetes, ...
Crypto Exchange BingX Rolls Out Advanced Security Feature Following $52M Hack
After a recent security breach, crypto exchange BingX has released "ShieldX," an advanced update geared toward improving the platform’s security from a similar attack.
Singapore factory output eases to 9.8% in September, but Q3 GDP set for upward revision
SINGAPORE’S third-quarter economic growth is likely to be revised by at least half a percentage point, following better-than-expected factory output in September, economists said. Read more at The ...
Singapore biomed production breaks out of slump, EDB says at least 1,000 new jobs in pipeline
The sector contracted by 22.4% between January and August, compared with the same period in 2023. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore firms prefer using RAG and SLMs over chatbots, LLMs, and digital assistants compared to global peers
According to Singapore Business Review, the report found that only five in 10 businesses in Singapore use chatbots, LLMs, and digital assistants compared to its global peers. This is lower than the ...
Singapore government cautions against firms and countries jumping ‘too quickly’ into carbon markets
Bilateral agreements become “flimsy” when countries lack clarity on meeting their own climate goals while selling carbon offsets, says Benedict Chia, director-general of climate change at the republic ...
Las Vegas Sands to spend $8 bln to expand MBS resort in Singapore
Casino operator Las Vegas Sands plans to invest $8 billion in Singapore to expand its Marina Bay Sands resort, a major bet by the Nevada-based firm on the city-state's tourism market.
All 14 charges withdrawn for ex-lawyer accused of alleged links to illegal moneylending business
She was granted a discharge amounting to an acquittal and can't be charged again over same offences. Read more at straitstimes.com.
FSRU is smart move for Singapore’s second LNG import facility
OPINION: Singapore LNG (SLNG) has settled on a floating storage and regasification unit for its second liquefied natural gas import scheme, which will boost the company’s LNG import capacity to up to ...
Singapore grants conditional approval for solar power import from Australia
Singapore has granted conditional approval to Sun Cable (Singapore) Assets to import low-carbon electricity from Australia. Singapore – Singapore has granted conditional approval to Sun Cable ...