Singapore’s fintech deal count rose by 19 percent to 117 deals in H1’24, but total deal volume fell 34 percent to US$522.89 million in H1’24 amid economic uncertainties. Investment in cryptocurrency ...
PAG-Backed Nuvama Targets Indian Wealth in Dubai, Singapore
The private-banking arm of Nuvama Wealth Management Ltd. has begun operating in Dubai and expects to begin business in Singapore in the next quarter, looking to tap the wealth of the Indian diaspora ...
Bitcoin Claws Back From Steep Losses as Crypto Traders Buy Dip
Bitcoin inched back to briefly top $56,000 on Tuesday after a bout of risk aversion in global markets inflicted steep losses on most major cryptocurrencies.
Malaysia, Singapore offer unique approaches to cryptocurrency supervision: experts
The growth of financial technologies, including blockchains and cryptocurrencies, depends on how well the legal system can adapt. Globally, as the legal status of cryptocurrencies remains ambiguous, ...
Singapore, Vietnam seek broader co-operation in securities and finance
VOV.VN - Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc and Second Minister for Finance of Singapore Chee Hong Tat witnessed the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Vietnam Stock ...
Small nuclear reactors: Big potential for Singapore, but with caveats
The deal, called a “123 Agreement”, gives Singapore access to technical information that is under US export control. The timing of the deal comes as hype builds around SMRs and their potential to ...
Crypto market crash triggered by ‘aggressive’ selling by Jump Trading – report
Jump Trading significantly contributed to the crypto market sell-off and it could be looking to sell another $104 million worth of wstETH.
Ethereum Sinks 22% as Crypto Market Cap Falls Below $2 Trillion
Ethereum sank 22% as crypto market woes appear linked to the same global economic factors that sent Asian stock markets plummeting on Monday.
Calm down, Singapore’s housing market is not about to collapse
01:37 Singapore government doubles residential property tax for foreigners to 60 per cent Singapore government doubles residential property tax for foreigners to 60 per cent Having grown accustomed to ...
Singapore launches market alliance to facilitate carbon credit trade
The Singapore Carbon Market Alliance (SCMA) was launched recently, serving as a national platform that will help connect developers of carbon credit projects with potential buyers.
Cryptocurrencies landscape in Malaysia and Singapore – Octa expert analysis
However, only a few states explicitly prohibit crypto mining. While the global regulatory landscape continues to evolve, Malaysia and Singapore offer unique approaches to cryptocurrency supervision.
Singapore stocks fell on Monday—STI dropped 2.5%
Singapore stocks fell on Monday, Aug 5, influenced by a slump on Wall Street following a poor jobs report from the United States. The Straits Times Index (STI) dropped 2.5%, or 85.57 points, to ...
CNA Explains: Is vaping ‘getting out of hand’ in Singapore, and what can be done?
Vapes are currently banned in 34 countries. In Southeast Asia, besides Singapore, it's illegal in Laos, Brunei, Cambodia and Thailand. Thailand first banned vapes in 2014, but still saw a spike in use ...
Singapore’s Crackdown on China’s Copper King in Espionage Scandal
Singapore has taken a significant step in its fight against foreign interference. The country’s home affairs ministry has invoked a law on foreign interference against representative of Chinese Copper ...
How Singapore became a ‘Blue Zone 2.0’ by engineering a 20-year increase in lifespans
Singapore has been named a Blue Zone – a place with long life expectancy and lower rates of chronic disease. A longevity expert and elderly runners talk about how it has made ageing well easier.
US$40 million linked to email scam recovered by Singapore, Timor-Leste authorities and Interpol
SINGAPORE: More than US$40 million (S$53 million) have been recovered from a business email compromise scam in a multi-agency, cross-border effort.