Singapore

Blockchain & Crypto

Stablecoin Payments Near $1B in Singapore

The second quarter of 2024 saw record stablecoin payments in Singapore, showing an over 5,000% surge compared to the same period last year.

Finance & Economics

Economists Improve Singapore 2024 Growth Forecast

Experts have revised their forecasts for the growth of Singapore’s economy in the current year to improve.

Finance & Economics

Secure a COE Loan in Singapore: A Comprehensive Guide on Certificate of Entitlement Loans

Singapore’s unique approach to car ownership, governed by the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) system, sets it apart as one of the most expensive places in the world to own a car. The COE is a necessary permit that allows individuals to own and operate a vehicle for 10 years. However, acquiring a COE is just […]

Science & Technology

Singapore Considers Bill to Fight Fraud

Singapore is currently considering a bill that provides for the police to be able to order banks to temporarily prevent customers from transferring money to fraudsters.

News

Stripe Boosts Asian Commerce With AI Payment Capabilities

Stripe’s Optimized Checkout Suite and Radar Assistant powered by AI complement Stripe’s new Adaptive Pricing feature in an offering for Asian businesses involved in cross-border commerce.

News

DBS Leverages PBOC’s Carbon Emission Reduction Facility to Issue RMB 500M Green Loan

The green loan provided by DBS will help Envision Energy develop a 100-megawatt wind turbine farm in the Henan province in northeastern China.

News

BitGo Secures Payment License in Singapore

US crypto company BitGo can now expand its operations in Singapore with regulated digital payment token services.

News

HSBC & SBF to Help Singapore Businesses Expand to Greater Bay Area, India, and the Middle East

Due to the fresh partnership, businesses in Singapore will be able to leverage global HSBC network and solutions for international expansion and net-zero transition.

Events

The Business Show Asia

The Business Show is the world’s leading event for entrepreneurs, business owners and start-ups. Running for 25 years, The Business Show takes place in locations across the globe including London, Los Angeles, Miami, and Singapore, and the team behind the event have plans to continually expand to reach more countries and markets.

Blockchain & Crypto

Insights from the Independent Reserve Cryptocurrency Index (IRCI) Singapore 2024

Singapore has emerged as a leading cryptocurrency hub in Southeast Asia, attracting both retail and institutional investors. It’s crucial for investors and enthusiasts to stay informed and educated about the constantly evolving crypto ecosystem. Understanding the nuances of buying Bitcoin in Singapore, such as reputable exchanges, secure storage options, and tax implications, is essential for […]

Fintech & Ecommerce

RBI Joins Project Nexus for Seamless Cross-Border Payments

RBI joins BIS cross-border payment initiative Project Nexus to facilitate instantaneous retail payments among ASEAN countries.

News

Singapore Says About Laundering Risk

Singapore has stated that its banking sector poses the highest money laundering risks to the city-state.

News

Singapore Ranks №1 Globally in GenAI Work Usage

About 60% of employees in Singapore use generative AI (GenAI) tools at work, the highest usage rate globally, alongside Hong Kong.

News

Fintech Startup Surfin-Meta Actively Uses AI

Surfin-Meta startup, which is based in Singapore, aims to use the capabilities of artificial intelligence to provide services to people in developing countries who are facing a shortage of banking maintenance.

News

Study Shows Maturity of Startup Ecosystem in Southeast Asia and India

HubSpot surveyed 600 founders and startup leaders in Singapore, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines to discover that the Southeast Asia (SEA) and India regional ecosystems remain resilient and demonstrate significant signs of maturity.

News

Ghana & Singapore Complete Cross-Border Transaction in Semi-Fungible Token Pilot Project

The Digital Economy Semi-Fungible Token (DESFT) Project between Ghana and Singapore is intended to encourage trade between MSMEs in these two countries.