SINGAPORE’S Temasek Holdings and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) have the strongest intrinsic credit quality, among the 11 government-owned investment holding companies (IHCs) it rated, ...
High-tech but low returns, farming in Singapore faces a time of reckoning
Without a large amount of capital, very few agriculture startups are able to come up with a business model that allows them to survive. It may be time to reassess the role that high-tech farming can ...
Singapore rejects crypto CEO’s PR bid; Nansen boss may relocate
SINGAPORE’S push to foster a digital-asset hub jumped back into the spotlight this week when Nansen chief executive officer Alex Svanevik revealed his application for permanent residence (PR) there ...
Unwise for the West to write off China, says Singapore Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong at business forum
SINGAPORE: The West should not dismiss China, nor should Beijing underestimate the West, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said at a business forum on Friday (Oct 18).
S’porean couple, 33 & 34, who sold branded goods on livestream, fined S$849,000 for evading GST
A Singaporean couple has been fined a combined S$849,000 for fraudulently evading the Goods and Services Tax (GST) by suppressing the values of imported goods and omitting freight charges in the ...
Exclusive-Tokio Marine pauses sale of $1 billion Southeast Asia life insurance business, sources say
Japanese insurer Tokio Marine has paused the sale of its $1 billion Southeast Asia life insurance business, partly due to a dispute with a Malaysian partner over an expiring products distribution ...
Crypto.com sees ‘strong legal footing’ in crypto rulings against SEC
Crypto.com, a cryptocurrency exchange and service provider, has cited recent court rulings against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as potentially aiding its legal battle ...
Singapore Financial Institution DBS Bank Floats Token Service
DBS Bank has launched a token service to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the digital asset ecosystem.
Asia Leads Global Crypto Adoption: Report
The global adoption of cryptocurrencies is being led by investors throughout Asia, according to the findings of a new report. According to a study by Chainalysis, Asian countries saw $750 billion U.S.
AI and blockchain converge at signature event in Singapore
AI and blockchain leaders gathered at this specific Token2049 side event to explore the future of decentralization ...
Central and Southern Asia and Oceania Region Leads Global Crypto Adoption
The Central and Southern Asia and Oceania (CSAO) region has established itself as one of the dominant regions in the crypto landscape.
Singapore Bank DBS Launches Token Services for Institutional Investors
DBS Bank launched DBS Token Services, integrating tokenization and smart contracts to enhance banking functions for institutional clients.
India overtakes traditional hubs to lead global crypto adoption
India leads global crypto adoption, outpacing traditional hubs, despite regulatory challenges, marking a major shift in Asia's crypto landscape.
Singapore shares up in line with Wall Street gains; STI rises 1%
Losers outnumber gainers 296 to 278, after 1.5 billion securities worth $1.2 billion changed hands. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Yield for Singapore’s latest 1-year T-bill tumbles to 2.71%
Yields are likely to grind lower over the next few months as investors await further rate cuts by the US Fed. Read more at straitstimes.com.
‘Terminal masterplan’: Singapore LNG set to unveil nation’s second liquefied natural gas import facility
Singapore LNG Corporation (SLNG) has plans to expand and details of a second liquefied natural gas import facility are expected to be unveiled next week that will strengthen the country's energy ...