THE Singapore story has been nothing short of remarkable. As we celebrate our 58th birthday today, Singapore is largely free from hunger, poverty and crime. The only gripe might be the insufferably ...
Crypto Brokerage Blockchain.com Receives Institution License From Singapore
Crypto brokerage Blockchain.com received a major payment institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), according to a press release on Monday. The license allows it to ...
In Parliament: Gerald Giam asks about background checks for foreign nationals who open businesses in SG, cites Chinese crypto mogul sued by US SEC
SINGAPORE: In Parliament last month, Workers’ Party MP Gerald Giam (Aljunied GRC) brought up the issue of background checks for foreigners who want to start businesses in Singapore, an issue he also ...
Singapore recalls eggs imported from Ukrainian farm due to presence of Salmonella bacteria
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has ordered the recall of eggs imported from a Ukraine farm after detecting the presence of Salmonella Enteritidis. The affected eggs can be identified by ...
Singapore Land profit falls 53.2%; share of associate, joint venture results weaken
SINGAPORE Land Group reported a 53.2 per cent decline in net profit to S$168.4 million for the first half ended June 2023, from S$359.8 million in the corresponding period a year earlier. Read more at ...
Singapore stocks rise even as Chinese trade slump rattles markets; STI up 0.1%
SINGAPORE - Local shares edged up on Tuesday, even as weak Chinese trade data for July weighed on markets in the region. Read more at straitstimes.com.
12-year-old multi-millionaire buys S$300,000 Range Rover after arriving in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Ms Pixie Curtis, daughter of Australian businesswoman and socialite Roxy Jacenko and a millionaire in her own right, recently moved to Singapore. And upon arriving, one of the first things ...
Crypto firm Blockchain.com gets Singapore licence
The MAS licence will allow the firm to expand its services to global institutional and accredited investors. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Oil prices steady as China import decline offsets supply concerns
Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday after China reported a sharp monthly drop in imports in July, which reinforced demand fears, though that was offset by supply concerns from Saudi Arabian and ...
Blockchain.com scores payment license from Singapore central bank
Crypto exchange Blockchain.com has been granted a payments license from Singapore's central bank — the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
Can Hong Kong follow Singapore’s statutory master plan for development? Architect of island state says city can keep golf courses under such a blueprint
Liu Thai Ker, 85, ex-CEO of Singapore's Urban Redevelopment Authority, tells Post a plan based on population projection could set out land use for next half-century But critic says both jurisdictions ...
Singapore Stock Market May Build On Monday’s Gains
The Singapore stock market on Monday wrote a finish to the four-day losing streak in which it had dropped almost 80 points or 2.6 ...
Singapore Red Cross embraces crypto donations in partnership with Triple-A
Singapore Red Cross, a renowned humanitarian organization, has taken a progressive step by incorporating cryptocurrency as an accepted form of donation. This initiative was launched on August 7 in ...
How an ex-commando trainer from Singapore is changing tourism in the Pacific
The new Alii Palau Airlines, kick-started by Mr James Goh, will connect Changi Airport to Palau. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Red Cross starts accepting crypto donations
Along with four popular digital currencies the payment gateway offers a separate solution for donating from Binance digital wallet.
Singapore Red Cross accepts cryptocurrencies as donations
Donations in various cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether and USD Coin, will be accepted. Read more at straitstimes.com.