At times we do feel that the talent in Singapore may not be ready for senior level jobs,” she told me. “Those require different levels of exposure and specific skill sets. It’s a small country, with a ...
Bitcoin’s Mt. Gox Woes Add to Signs of Teetering Crypto Rebound
Bitcoin skidded anew on concerns about possible sales of the token by creditors of the failed Mt. Gox exchange, fueling doubts about the remaining impetus in a crypto bull run that began last year.The ...
The House crypto bill could be the answer to America’s regulatory soul-searching. The ball is now in the Senate’s court
U.S. digital asset ownership jumped from 30% in 2023 to 40% in 2024. Congress must rise to the occasion and pass FIT21.
Singapore aims to attract future industry leaders, not just high-net-worth individuals
SINGAPORE: Singapore is ramping up its efforts to draw high net worth individuals (HNWIs) and... The post Singapore aims to attract future industry leaders, not just high-net-worth individuals appeare ...
Singapore approves 16 insect species as food, including grasshoppers, silkworms, crickets
The Singapore Food Agency said “these insects and insect products can be used for human consumption or as animal feed for food-producing animals”.
Crickets, locusts among 16 insects Singapore approves for human consumption
Singapore's food watchdog has approved 16 species of insects for human consumption. This decision is expected to enhance food diversity and sustainability in the multi-ethnic city-state.
Grasshoppers and superworms among 16 insect species approved as food in Singapore
Restaurants like House of Seafood are preparing to introduce approved insect species to diners, saying in a Facebook post that new offerings are in the works.
Singapore hospitality brand Ascott to be Chelsea FC’s official global hotels partner
Hospitality brand Ascott is set to be the official global hotel partner for English football club Chelsea. This marks the first time a Singapore firm has entered such a partnership. The lodging busine ...
Import, sale & consumption of some insects including crickets & mealworms allowed in S’pore from Jul. 8
As of Jul. 8, 2024, the Singapore Food Authority (SFA) will allow the import, sale, manufacturing, processing, and farming of select insect species assessed to be safe for human consumption. To ensure ...
Bombay High Court Quashes Customs Duty Reassessment Against Patanjali Foods On Crude Palm Oil Import
The Bombay High Court has quashed the customs duty reassessment against Patanjali Foods on the import of crude palm oil for home consumption.The Bench of Justice K. R. Shriram and Justice ...
Singapore captures lion’s share of reduced South-east Asia fintech funding: Report
SINGAPORE - Funding into fintech start-ups in South-east Asia ... large consumer base and government initiatives are expected to accelerate growth in the region. THE BUSINESS TIMES Join ST's Telegram ...
Singapore millennials are flocking to Hyrox. Can it keep up with its own explosive growth?
SINGAPORE: Over the past weekend ... The event has been a boon for business, with five more clients joining his gym through word of mouth to train for Hyrox in the months leading up to the race.
Why is Hyrox a hit with Singapore millennials, and can its momentum be sustained?
SINGAPORE: Over the past weekend ... The event has been a boon for business, with five more clients joining his gym through word of mouth to train for Hyrox in the months leading up to the race.
Singapore’s retail sales up 2.2% in May
Singapore's May retail sales rebounded year-on-year, gaining 2.2 per cent. But excluding motor vehicle sales, it stayed flat. Food and beverage sales gained 2.9 per cent from a year ago. Analysts say ...
Taiwanese and Chinese companies flock to Singapore as politically safe investment haven
Singapore is trying to shed its 'Crazy Rich Asians' reputation, as residents blame foreign investment for the cost-of-living crisis.
Singapore crowned APAC’s top business travel destination
Trailing Singapore in the rankings are Hong Kong, which secured the second spot, as well as Bangkok, Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur.