In her latest Sunday column published in the Jamaica Observer titled 'A tale of two Jamaica's', Member of Parliament (MP) Lisa Hanna provided a balanced position on the vexing issue of the ...
Purchases of private flats by foreign buyers down 50% after new tax was imposed
SINGAPORE: A higher property tax for foreigners imposed in April has already resulted in a plunge in foreign buyers. The government announced on the evening of April 26 that stamp duties for ...
Winklevoss twins look to expand their crypto business in Singapore amid US crackdown
The billionaire twins, who founded crypto exchange Gemini, have applied for a major payment institution licence in Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Crypto this Wednesday: Circle Singapore Gets License From MAS, Mint Square Shuts Down Services, and More
US hearing to discuss future of cryptocurrencies, regulatory clarity The US House of Representatives Financial Services Committee has scheduled a hearing to discuss the future of cryptocurrencies and ...
Circle gets approval to offer digital tokens in Singapore
Boston-based stablecoin issuer Circle has announced Wednesday that it has received its major payment institution (MPI) license for digital payment token (DPT) services from the Monetary Authority of ...
Jan-Apr exports to Singapore quadruple on-year
Cambodian goods exports to Singapore reached $223.843 million in the first four months of 2023, up 345.7 per cent year-on-year from $50.224 million and up 1,087 per cent half-on-half (compared to July ...
Singaporeans give up on Johor Bahru holiday after waiting over 2 hours at Malaysia customs
Most people heading to Malaysia during the holidays are prepared to wait to clear customs, but not all are patient enough to endure the long hours.One such traveller from Singapore was Shivani Meka, ...
Singapore shares decline amid mixed showing in Asian bourses
SINGAPORE – Sluggish trade numbers out of China that raised ... The firm is reviewing the commercial sustainability of its domestic postal business as losses in the operations weighed on its bottom ...
The Rise of Virtual Offices in Singapore – A Paradigm Shift in the Modern Workplace
Introduction: In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the concept of a traditional office space is undergoing a significant transformation. The advent of technology, globalisation, and the ...
Climate change is here and now, says Desmond Lee; this is how Singapore is fighting back
It's critical for the nation to find innovative ways to cut carbon emissions caused by urbanisation, minister added. Read more at straitstimes.com.
PUBLISH’s NEWS token to be listed on Singapore crypto exchange BingX
Singapore-based global cryptocurrency exchange BingX is to list NEWS token, according to an announcement made on June 7th by global technology media company PUBLISH. Trading is expected to commence at ...
Senoko Energy to explore imports, supply of hydrogen power in Singapore
It seeks to develop a reliable hydrogen supply chain in the market. Senoko Energy will study the technical and commercial feasibility of importing and supply of hydrogen in Singapore. “We are always ...
Singapore’s Rakkar Digital achieves SOC 2 Type 1 attestation, reinforcing commitment to security and compliance
Rakkar Digital, a leading digital asset custodian based in Singapore, announces its achievement of SOC 2 Type 1 attestation.
Singapore will shut down its oldest and only racecourse to build more homes
Amid a housing crunch, Singapore’s only racecourse is being cleared to make way for more homes. Singapore Turf Club (STC), the oldest racecourse in the tiny city-state, is due to close by March 2027, ...
City Energy, Senoko Energy to explore import and supply of hydrogen in Singapore
The firms will jointly study the feasibility of the import and supply of hydrogen between the companies’ facilities in Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Asian refiners to cut July Saudi oil imports after surprise price hike, output cut
Asian refiners are likely to take less oil from Saudi Arabia for July and buy more spot cargoes such as those from the United Arab Emirates after the world's top exporter unexpectedly raised prices ...