Singapore bets SUSD 220 million on fintech just as the money dries up
MAS has reopened its chequebook in the weakest funding half the city-state has seen in a decade. Hong Kong, meanwhile, is winning the league tables...
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Battle of wealth hubs: Singapore unveils fund manager tax breaks to counter Hong Kong
MAS proposes profit exemptions and easier visas for investment professionals as the city state fights to stem an exodus of hedge fund talent to its rival...
Singapore doubles down on AI boom, raises forecast after Q2 GDP growth
In its second GDP upgrade of the year, Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry lifted its forecast to 4.5%-5.5%, from the previous range of 2%-4%...
Asia remains world’s largest life insurance market, finds Allianz Research study
Asia, marked by demographic aging, high savings rates, and less comprehensive pension systems, saw life insurance premiums growing by 9.9% in 2025...
Singapore to remain one of APAC’s wealth management’s bright spots, says report
The Asian city-state has sought to attract wealth managers, banks, and family offices as important parts of their economies...
Tuas scraps deal to buy Keppel’s stake at Singapore’s M1
With Tuas exiting the race, StarHub has now entered the picture, with reports suggesting the venture likely becoming a suitor for M1...
Responsibility without authority fails, says Professor Natasha Hamilton-Hart
With no authority, it is even harder for leaders to work with people and evaluate their performance...
New Zealand, Singapore sign trade pact, to focus on flow of essential goods
New Zealand sources about one-third of its fuel from Singapore's refineries, including diesel used in freight, farming and food production...
Robinhood gets nod to launch brokerage services in Singapore
Singapore serves as Robinhood’s Asia-Pacific headquarter, supporting the company's goal of building the world’s leading financial ecosystem...
Gulf shipping crisis: What cargo owners and port operators need to know
Cargo owners are now finding their shipments stranded in ports they never contracted for...