Genting Singapore was the top gainer on the STI. The counter was up 2 per cent 1.5 cents to 78 cents, with 24 million shares worth $18.6 million traded. OCBC was the top decliner, falling 0.5 per cent ...
US Bitcoin, Ether ETFs log record inflows on Trump’s embrace of crypto
The crypto market has jumped by about US$1.2 trillion since Trump became president-elect, CoinGecko data show.
Singapore Post to divest Australia business for $505 million
Singapore Post said on Monday it is selling its Australian business, Freight Management Holdings, to private equity firm Pacific Equity Partners for a cash consideration of A$775.9 million ($505.4 ...
F&B business openings slow so far in 2024, but observers say industry remains attractive
FOOD and beverage (F&B) businesses have been opening at a slower rate in Singapore this year, but observers believe the industry remains attractive despite rising costs. Read more at The Business ...
Who is Justin Sun, the China-born crypto founder who made a US$6.2 mil bid for a banana?
Sun, 34, is fighting a lawsuit from the US Securities and Exchange Commission, which sued him in 2023 alleging he defrauded investors by manipulating the price of his Tron cryptocurrency.
From recycled batteries to lettuce: Singapore firms with green thumbs take a slice of American pie
They offer solutions across renewable energy, green infrastructure and agri-food technologies. Read more at straitstimes.com.
UBS South-APAC CIO would hold ‘at least 10%’ of personal assets in crypto if allowed
Speaking at The Edge Singapore’s Year-End Investment Forum on Nov 30, Kelvin Tay says Bitcoin has “become legitimised to a certain extent”.
Singapore to reopen to raw pork from Taiwan
Singapore is to allow imports of Taiwanese raw pork for the first time in 15 years, the Ministry of Agriculture said yesterday. The Singapore Food Agency has approved imports of fresh pork produced by ...
Singapore needs to work ‘extra hard’ to maintain valuable ties with China amid uncertainty: SM Lee
SHANGHAI] There is anxiety on both sides of the US-China divide as a new American president gets ready to take over the White House, according to Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong who had made recent ...
Crypto Biz: A crypto policy expert may run the SEC
The future of cryptocurrency regulation in the United States could see a significant shift as Paul Atkins, a former commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission known for his pro-innovation ...
Singapore shares end higher on Friday amid cautious optimism; STI up 0.1%
SINGAPORE stocks closed on Friday (Nov 29) in the black, as global markets appeared to take Donald Trump’s impending presidency with cautious optimism. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0 ...
One-time property tax rebate of up to 20% for owner-occupiers in 2025 to cushion cost-of-living pains
The government will give a one-off property tax rebate of up to 20 per cent for owner-occupied residential properties in 2025, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and Inland Revenue Authority of ...
Taiwanese pork approved for export to Singapore
After a 15-year hiatus, fresh Taiwanese pork may once again be exported to Singapore, the Ministry of Agriculture announced today. The Singapore Food Agency approved fresh pork produced by the ...
One-off property tax rebate for all owner-occupied homes in 2025
The Singapore Government will offer a one-off property tax rebate in 2025 for owner-occupied homes to mitigate cost-of-living concerns. Housing Board flats will receive a 20% rebate, while private ...
Government to provide one-time property tax rebate of up to 20% for owner-occupied homes in 2025
SINGAPORE: All owner-occupied Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats will get a one-off property tax rebate of 20 per cent in 2025, it was announced on Friday (Nov 29). In a joint press release, ...
One-off property tax rebate in 2025; vast majority of home owners will see lower tax bill
The annual value threshold for zero per cent tax for owner-occupied homes will also be raised from $8,000 to $12,000. Read more at straitstimes.com.