Skyee Pte. Ltd. (“Skyee”) is excited to announce that it has been granted In-Principle Approval (IPA) for the Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
Why Singapore is bringing blockchain into mutual funds
Most people see “blockchain” and “funds” in the same sentence and immediately think of pools of money betting on cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ether. That isn’t how Singapore sees the utility …
From banks to tech: Potential Singapore winners from the Johor-Singapore SEZ
SINGAPORE and Malaysia have established a new Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) that will drive investments in key sectors. Read more at The Business Times.
Vietnam’s GDP to grow seven per cent in 2025, says UOB
The Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) has forecast that Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth will reach seven per cent in 2025, following a strong momentum from 2024, local media has …
Freighter sinks off Vietnam; all 18 crew members rescued in S’pore-coordinated effort
The Vietnam-registered ship sank within Singapore’s maritime search and rescue region. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Why Singapore’s First Family Is Locked in a Bitter Feud Over a House
A son of the country’s founding father says he has been persecuted by the government because of a feud with his older brother, who until May was prime minister.
Foreign leaders’ visit to Malaysia meaningful in terms of support for its Asean chairmanship: analysts
The official visits of Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to Malaysia as the country takes over the Asean chairmanship carry a deep symbolism and meaning …
Reap gains in-principle nod for MPI licence in Singapore
Paytech firm Reap has secured in-principle approval (IPA) for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) licence for its Singapore entity, Reap Singapore. The approval was issued by the Monetary Authority of …
How the Fed will help Singapore Reits outshine banks
SINGAPORE property owners have spent a long time languishing in the shadow of the chart-topping performance of the island’s banks. But with US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell signalling the …
Finance bro, meet art: Invest in renowned Singapore art for $1,000 in first split ownership scheme
We Are Art Collectors will store and manage works in this joint ownership scheme. Read more at straitstimes.com.