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Singapore Inflation Cooled More Than Expected in March: Singapore’s inflation cooled more than expected in March, as prices in key categories like food ...
wsj.com/economy/singapore-inflation-cooled-more-than-expected-in-march-cd0787b6
Singapore Central Bank Keeps Policy Unchanged for Fourth Straight Time: The Monetary Authority of Singapore kept its monetary policy unchanged for a fourth ...
wsj.com/economy/central-banking/singapore-central-bank-keeps-policy-unchanged-for-fourth-straight-time-394e3944
Singapore Set to Keep Monetary Policy Tight, May Ease in October: Singapore’s central bank will likely maintain tight monetary policy settings for a fourth ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-10/singapore-set-to-keep-monetary-policy-tight-may-ease-in-october
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More construction firms going bust after pandemic, say liquidators: The sector is still reeling from the aftermath of COVID-19 and a slump in overseas ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/construction-building-contractors-bust-debts-after-pandemic-liquidators-4282961
$35 million to be invested to help those in finance sector develop new green skills: MAS
straitstimes.com/singapore/35-million-to-be-invested-to-help-those-in-finance-sector-develop-new-green-skillsmas
Former insurance agent gets 8-year prohibition orders after misappropriating S$117,000
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/former-insurance-agent-prudential-misappropriate-117000-mas-prohibition-orders-4274831
Who is Lawrence Wong, Singapore's guitar-wielding next leader? - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/04/16/who-is-lawrence-wong-singapores-guitar-wielding-next-leader.html
Student who posed as MAS official to help scammers gets 8 weeks' jail: SINGAPORE — A 19-year-old student who posed as a Monetary Authority of Singapore ...
asiaone.com/singapore/student-who-posed-mas-official-help-scammers-gets-8-weeks-jail
Your essential guide to buying a used car in Singapore: As many of us would know, Singapore holds the dubious honour of being one of the most expensive countries ...
asiaone.com/lifestyle/your-essential-guide-buying-used-car-singapore
GenZero' Fred Teo: ‘We don't have the time or money to squander on dead-end solutions’ in battle against climate change
reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/genzero-fred-teo-we-dont-have-time-or-money-squander-dead-end-solutions-battle-2024-04-15/
Singapore set to keep monetary policy unchanged as price risks linger: Analysts expect MAS to hold off from easing its Singdollar settings until inflation starts ...
straitstimes.com/business/singapore-set-to-keep-monetary-policy-unchanged-as-price-risks-linger
Singapore-listed Sen Yue assisting in MAS investigation: The investigation is into offences under the Securities and Futures Act.
straitstimes.com/business/singapore-listed-sen-yue-assisting-in-mas-investigation
These SMBs are hot threat targets but they're shrugging off security help: Grants are available to offset deployment costs, yet cybersecurity tools remain ...
zdnet.com/article/these-smbs-are-hot-threat-targets-but-theyre-shrugging-off-security-help/
Services sector key to Singapore's 2024 growth: Experts believe Singapore has arrived at “safe harbours” and will see further acceleration to its gross ...
sbr.com.sg/economy/in-focus/services-sector-key-singapores-2024-growth
Singapore Government Bonds Lag Southeast Asia, Unlikely to Get Relief: Overseas investors in Singapore government bonds may need to steel themselves for more ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-04/southeast-asia-s-worst-performing-bonds-face-little-relief
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Singapore expands regulations for digital payment token service providers: More entities will need a license
theregister.com/2024/04/03/singapore_adds_psact/
Singapore Widens Crypto Rules to Cover Custody, More Transfers: Singapore expanded the scope of its digital-asset rules to cover the custody of tokens as well as ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-02/singapore-widens-crypto-rules-to-cover-custody-more-transfers
Singapore Dollar’s Stellar Run Seen Ending on Monetary Easing: The Singapore dollar’s two-year streak as the top-performing Asian currency is seen ending this ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-24/singapore-dollar-s-stellar-run-seen-ending-on-monetary-easing
Paid articlePaid Singapore Feb core inflation accelerates to 7-month high amid Lunar New Year: Singapore's February core inflation accelerated to its fastest pace in seven months ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/singapore-february-core-inflation-rises-36-yy-2024-03-25/
Singapore has lessons for countries worrying about debt: Tight fiscal rules can prevent the kind of investment which has helped the city state to thrive
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Paid articlePaid What does hike in insurance coverage on bank deposits to $100,000 mean for you?: The higher cap on deposit insurance will cover 91 per cent of insured depositors ...
straitstimes.com/business/what-does-hike-in-insurance-coverage-on-bank-deposits-to-100000-mean-for-you
Singapore sets response deadline for family office applications: SINGAPORE -- Singapore's financial regulator is pushing family office applicants to respond ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Wealth-Management/Singapore-sets-response-deadline-for-family-office-applications
President Tharman approves government's spending plan, says Singapore avoids 'magical thinking'
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/budget-president-tharman-approves-spending-plans-4215536
Economists upgrade Singapore 2024 growth forecast, survey shows: Economists have upgraded Singapore's 2024 growth forecast, according to a survey by the ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/economists-upgrade-singapore-2024-growth-forecast-survey-shows-2024-03-13/
Singapore dollar’s stellar run seen ending on MAS easing in April: The Singdollar has already weakened about 2 per cent against the US dollar in 2024.
straitstimes.com/business/singapore-dollar-s-stellar-run-seen-ending-on-mas-easing-in-april
Complaints made in US, S’pore against local firm that promised quick returns on crypto investments
straitstimes.com/singapore/complaints-made-in-us-s-pore-against-local-firm-that-promised-quick-returns-on-crypto-investments
Crypto exchange OKX receives in-principle approval for Singapore payments licence
reuters.com/technology/crypto-exchange-okx-receives-in-principle-approval-singapore-payments-licence-2024-03-13/
Former MAS chief Ravi Menon appointed Singapore’s first climate action ambassador
straitstimes.com/singapore/former-mas-chief-ravi-menon-appointed-singapore-s-first-climate-action-ambassador
President Tharman, PM Lee congratulate Prabowo on Indonesia election victory: SINGAPORE: Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lee ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tharman-shanmugaratnam-lee-hsien-loong-congratulate-indonesia-president-elect-prabowo-subianto-4211271
Ravi Menon to be Singapore's first Ambassador for Climate Action: The former MAS chief will represent Singapore at international climate action platforms.
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ravi-menon-singapore-first-ambassador-climate-action-4222126
New digital platform allowing banks to exchange information on suspicious customers launched
straitstimes.com/singapore/new-digital-platform-allowing-banks-to-exchange-information-on-suspicious-customers-launched
Germany's HQ Capital taps Michael Hu to steer Asia growth story: European private equity firm HQ Capital said on Wednesday it had hired Michael Hu ...
reuters.com/business/germanys-hq-capital-taps-michael-hu-steer-asia-growth-story-2024-03-13/
Wise to allow visitors in Singapore to scan and pay through its app: Singapore will be the first country to get the feature, with other markets to follow.
straitstimes.com/business/wise-to-allow-visitors-in-singapore-to-scan-and-pay-through-its-app
Commentary: Though inflation is easing, Singaporeans are still feeling the pinch: What makes a healthy inflation rate would depend on GDP growth and ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/singapore-inflation-economy-gdp-income-growth-mas-monetary-policy-4192096
Quick Glance: Inflation Decline and Consumer Impact
- Inflation in Germany continues to decline, primarily due to cheaper energy prices. Experts predict a further decrease in the year ahead, but with potential challenges. Higher inflation rates diminish consumer purchasing power.
- In February, energy and fuels decreased in price, while food prices increased. Services also became more expensive. Consumer prices rose by 0.4 percent compared to the previous month.
- The German government forecasts rising consumer prices and wage increases above the inflation rate. The expectation is that employees will spend the money and boost private consumption. However, the Bundesbank President warns against premature interest rate cuts.
- Despite the decline in inflation, the Bundesbank cautions against premature interest rate cuts. The European Central Bank aims for price stability in the medium term. Higher interest rates can curb demand but also burden the economy.
US Fed’s embrace of three rate cuts opens door to lower borrowing cost, stronger Singdollar
straitstimes.com/business/us-fed-s-embrace-of-three-rate-cuts-opens-door-to-lower-borrowing-cost-stronger-currency-in-s-pore
Singapore confers ex-IGP Acryl Sani with Distinguished Service Order award: Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani being awarded the Distinguished Service Order by Singapore ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/03/09/singapore-confers-ex-igp-acryl-sani-with-distinguished-service-order-award/
$2.3 million lost to scams involving Iras impersonation in 2023: A total of 79 per cent of scams reported to Iras in 2023 involved victims being offered tax ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/23-million-lost-to-scams-involving-iras-impersonation-in-2023
Cordlife's former group CEO, 4 board members arrested amid CAD probe: SINGAPORE - Cordlife’s former Group CEO Tan Poh Lan and four board members have been ...
asiaone.com/singapore/cordlifes-former-group-ceo-4-board-members-arrested-amid-cad-probe
Former CEO and directors of company linked to S$1.5b nickel investment fraud case charged
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/billion-dollar-nickel-fraud-case-envy-global-envysion-wealth-3-charged-mas-4177566
Singapore Licenses Crypto Market Maker GSR in Rare Step for Industry: Singapore authorities awarded a license to crypto market maker GSR Markets ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-04/singapore-licenses-crypto-market-maker-gsr-in-rare-step-for-industry
Paid articlePaid President Tharman welcomed as Chief Scout with record-setting human formation of scout emblem
straitstimes.com/singapore/president-tharman-welcomed-as-chief-scout-with-record-setting-human-formation-of-scout-emblem
Banks in Singapore begin sharing data to combat financial crime: Six banks will share customer data deemed suspicious in a bid to fight money laundering and ...
zdnet.com/article/banks-in-singapore-begin-sharing-data-to-combat-financial-crime/
Know Singapore's advantage as a successful asset management centre in this interview with Jonathan Lee, a Partner at Allen & Gledhill ... Show more bit.ly/4acBYtl
Singapore does not need further GST increases up to 2030 as 'we're in a sound position': DPM Wong
asiaone.com/singapore/singapore-does-not-need-further-gst-increases-2030-were-sound-position-dpm-wong
More than S$5.4 billion set aside in 61,000 ‘money lock’ bank accounts: The Monetary Authority of Singapore will work with the banks to continue encouraging ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/more-s54-billion-set-aside-61000-money-lock-bank-accounts-mas-4158896
Singapore’s core inflation falls to 3.1% in January on smaller food and services price hikes
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-core-inflation-january-2024-food-services-4144321
Switch from SIBOR to SORA before April 30: Act now to give yourself more time to choose new home loan
straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/switch-from-sibor-to-sora-before-april-30-act-now-more-time-to-choose-home-loan-abs-the-association-of-banks-in-singapore
Ballot papers and other documents used in 2023 Presidential Election destroyed: This is part of process to ensure secrecy of votes.
straitstimes.com/singapore/ballot-papers-and-other-documents-used-in-2023-presidential-election-destroyed
Budget 2024: Singapore to introduce new refundable tax credit to attract high-quality investments
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/budget-2024-singapore-introduce-new-refundable-tax-credit-attract-high-quality-investments-4128701
Singapore Core Inflation Unexpectedly Slows Despite GST Hike: Singapore’s core inflation slowed in January defying all estimates, amid smaller gains in costs of ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-23/singapore-s-core-inflation-unexpectedly-slows-despite-gst-hike
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SMU spearheads Asia's sustainable finance transformation
SMU collaborates with global leaders to boost green sectors and innovation ... Show more smu.edu.sg/ www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2766746/smu-spearheads-asias-sustainable-finance-transformation
DBS CEO Piyush Gupta gets 30% cut in 2023 variable pay over bank’s digital disruptions
straitstimes.com/business/dbs-ceo-piyush-gupta-gets-30-cut-in-2023-variable-pay-for-bank-s-digital-disruptions
SkillsFuture help for mid-career workers a way to prevent inequality growing: President Tharman
straitstimes.com/singapore/skillsfuture-support-for-mid-career-workers-a-way-to-prevent-inequality-from-growing-president-tharman
3 ways we tried to outwit AI last week: Legislation, preparation, intervention: From Singapore to Europe to Washington DC, humans were busy attempting to better ...
zdnet.com/article/3-ways-we-tried-to-outwit-ai-last-week-legislation-preparation-intervention/
Samlit Moneychanger duo probed for suspected fraudulent trading after money transfers frozen in China
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/samlit-moneychanger-duo-probed-for-fraudulent-trading-failure-to-comply-with-obligations
Faster cooling in Singapore's inflation puts focus on monetary outlook: SINGAPORE — Singapore's key inflation rate rose at a slower pace than markets ...
asiaone.com/money/faster-cooling-singapores-inflation-puts-focus-monetary-outlook
AI in business: Balancing innovation, ethics and a regulatory framework - Companies - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/03/13/ai-in-business-balancing-innovation-ethics-and-a-regulatory-framework.html
Avoid black and white views of China and global markets to navigate uncertainties: President Tharman
straitstimes.com/singapore/avoid-black-and-white-views-of-china-and-global-markets-to-navigate-uncertainties-president-tharman
India quickly unwinds requirement for government approval of AIs: ALSO: US woos Thailand, Philippines, for tech trade; China's Fukushima rage glows; Alibaba ...
theregister.com/2024/03/18/apac_tech_news_roundup/
Singapore maintains 2024 GDP forecast at 1-3% after economy grew 1.1% last year: The Ministry of Trade and Industry warned of “significant” downside risks that ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-maintains-2024-gdp-forecast-1-3-economy-grew-11-2023-4124561
Web3 firms in S’pore hope for Budget help to grow talent pool, build cyber crime defences
straitstimes.com/business/web3-firms-in-s-pore-hope-for-budget-help-to-grow-talent-pool-build-cyber-crime-defences
About 19,500 people celebrate Chinese New Year at Istana despite rain showers: It was the first Istana open house of 2024, and the second for President Tharman ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/about-19500-people-celebrate-chinese-new-year-at-istana-despite-rain-showers
SIBOR to SORA: More to gain for homeowners who act before April 30: With the shift towards the new interest rate benchmark, those with a SIBOR-based home loan ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/sibor-to-sora-more-to-gain-for-homeowners-who-act-before-april-30-abs-the-association-of-banks-in-singapore
Data Patterns extends rally post Florintree Capital exit; up 72% in 15 days: The Singapore Sovereign Wealth Fund GIC acquired over 6 per cent stake valued at Rs ...
business-standard.com/markets/news/data-patterns-extends-rally-post-florintree-capital-exit-up-72-in-15-days-124030400227_1.html
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HaskKey OTC Obtains In-Principle Payments License in Singapore: HashKey Technology Services, the over-the-counter (OTC) arm of HashKey Group ...
coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/article/haskkey-otc-obtains-in-principle-payments-license-in-singapore
How Singapore is competing to host Asia's newly minted wealthy: It won't be long until Asia takes the crown from North America as the largest home of ...
sbr.com.sg/markets-investing/in-focus/how-singapore-competing-host-asias-newly-minted-wealthy
How HomePay is combating renovation scams in Singapore: Money is put in an escrow account and disbursed when milestones are reached.
In October 2023 ...
sbr.com.sg/exclusive/how-homepay-combating-renovation-scams-in-singapore
Data Patterns surges 24% in 3 days after govt eases space FDI norms: Since February 16, in past eight trading days, the market price of Data Patterns has zoomed ...
business-standard.com/markets/news/data-patterns-surges-24-in-3-days-after-government-eases-fdi-norms-124022600293_1.html
About 19,500 people visit the Istana on a gloomy Monday (Feb 12) to mark the third day of Chinese New Year. The Istana grounds were filled with tourists ... Show more bit.ly/asiaonewhatsapp
Singapore struggles with scams as cybercrime cases keep climbing: Scam and cybercrime cases increased by 49.6% last year, even as the country rolls out ...
zdnet.com/article/singapore-struggles-with-scams-as-cybercrime-cases-keep-climbing/
Singapore's monetary authority advises banks to get busy protecting against quantum decryption
theregister.com/2024/02/21/mas_warns_quantum_computing/
Florintree Capital exits Data Patterns; sells entire stake for Rs 1,102 cr: Florintree Capital Partners LLP sold shares of the company in five tranches ...
financialexpress.com/market/florintree-capital-exits-data-patterns-sells-entire-stake-for-rs-1102-cr-3396762/
Several challenges still confront Temasek: SINGAPORE: The implications of generative artificial intelligence (AI), climate change and geopolitics are among the ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/02/06/several-challenges-still-confront-temasek
Singapore Central Bank Keeps Monetary Policy Unchanged: The Monetary Authority of Singapore left its monetary policy unchanged for a third straight review.
wsj.com/articles/singapore-central-bank-keeps-monetary-policy-unchanged-6f8299c0
Quick Glance: Singapore Maintains Stable Monetary Policy
- The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) keeps the existing exchange rate unchanged.
- Core inflation is likely to remain high throughout the year but gradually decrease by Q4.
- The increase in consumer prices due to a sales tax hike is deemed to have a temporary impact by MAS.
- Economic prospects for Singapore are expected to continue improving in 2024.
Singapore leaders congratulate Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim on becoming Malaysia’s 17th king
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/johor-sultan-ibrahim-becomes-king-malaysia-tharman-shanmugaratnam-lee-hsien-loong-send-congratulations-4088381
Singapore Set to Hold Monetary Policy as Price Pressures Persist: Singapore’s central bank will likely keep its tight monetary policy settings for a third ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-25/singapore-set-to-hold-monetary-policy-as-price-pressures-persist
Paid articlePaid 'I had the best sleep of my life': Three Arrows co-founder finds 3 months in Singapore prison 'enjoyable'
asiaone.com/singapore/i-had-best-sleep-my-life-three-arrows-co-founder-finds-3-months-singapore-prison
Retrace steps of early immigrants in new Tanjong Pagar heritage tour: My Tanjong Pagar Heritage Tour takes participants down memory lane by exploring different ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/retrace-steps-of-early-immigrants-in-new-tanjong-pagar-heritage-tour
Fake currency syndicate that makes $10,000 notes busted by Singapore and Indonesia police
straitstimes.com/singapore/fake-currency-syndicate-that-makes-10000-notes-busted-by-singapore-and-indonesia-police
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