The energy and chemicals sector is a key part of the Singapore economy but with one of the biggest players mulling a review of its assets here, what lies ahead for the sector?
Singapore’s Tax Revenue Collection Outlook Uncertain: Minister
Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Finance Chee Hong Tat said that it was “unclear” whether tax revenue collection could continue to rise this financial year amid an uncertain global economic ...
Ripple grapples with staggering legal fees amidst Asia’s ascendant crypto interest
As the landscape of digital currencies continues to reshape, with the epicenter of interest decisively shifting towards Asia, Ripple‘s ongoing legal challenges underscore the larger dynamics at play.
Singapore Reigns Supreme in International Shipping Center Development Index
For the 10th year in a row, Singapore ranks first in the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Center Development Index (ISCDI) ...
Singapore close to unveiling carbon credits whitelist: sources
As previously announced, Singapore’s carbon tax will increase to S$25 per tonne in 2024 from S$5 currently. Companies will be able to use credits on the whitelist from 2024 onwards to offset up to 5 ...
Singapore Ends Hong Kong’s 53-Year Reign As World’s Freest Economy Amid Beijing’s Repressions
As Hong Kong's economic freedom declines due to the Chinese government's restraints on tenets that affect Hong Kong's economy, Singapore's improvements in government and regulations have allowed it to ...
For elusive crypto clarity, the world turns to Singapore
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JPEX staff flee event as scandal hits, Mt. Gox woes, Diners Club crypto: Asia Express
JPEX staff forced to flee Token2049 after execs arrested, Mt Gox repayment delay stretches 10 years, Diners Club goes Web3 in Singapore.
Singapore banks step up checks on Chinese clients with ‘investment-linked’ passports
SINGAPORE banks are increasing scrutiny of some Chinese-born clients with other citizenships, following last month’s crackdown on money laundering involving more than S$2.4 billion ($1.8 billion) ...
Singapore banks scrutinize Chinese-born clients amidst money laundering probe
Singapore banks are expanding their investigations to Chinese-born customers with other passports, focusing on clients holding crypto or participating in money laundering activities.
Singapore shares slide 1.2% after Fed’s hawkish hold
Decliners beat gainers 362 to 195, as 1.3 billion securities with a total value of $941.2 million were transacted Read more at straitstimes.com.
Crypto miners and traders are closing up shop across Asia – Rest of World
Sean, a limited partner investor who requested a pseudonym due to ties with Temasek, told Rest of World he used his FTX account as his “piggy bank,” piling in ...
Singapore banks tighten checks on China-born clients with other citizenships amid money laundering probe
Banks in Singapore are tightening checks on China-born clients with other passports after a multibillion money laundering crackdown in the country.
Foodpanda could be sold in Singapore and other markets; report cites Grab as potential buyer
GERMANY-BASED Delivery Hero is in talks for a potential sale of its Foodpanda business in Singapore and six other South-east Asian markets. A media report had cited Grab as a potential buyer. Read ...
Singapore retail supply to hit around 2.7m sq ft until 2027
This translates to a yearly average of 547,000 sq ft. According to Savills estimates, Singapore’s new retail supply in the next five years from 2023 to 2027 is about 2.7 million sq ft, working out to ...
Academic Labs Leverages AI and Crypto to Make Quality Education Accessible Globally
Academic Labs, an emerging player in the global edtech space, has announced the official launch of its new online learning platform that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain ...