Chia Der Jiun of the Monetary Authority of Singapore said that regulation is key to confidence as tokenization gains traction.
Top Web3 Startups in Singapore Revolutionizing Finance
Overview: Singapore is emerging as a significant hub for Web3 finance, thanks to its clear regulations and business-friendly environment. Web3 startups in finan …
Riel financial ties: First phase of Singapore-Cambodia QR exchange launched
SINGAPORE: Trade, investment and tourism cooperation between Cambodia and Singapore is expected to be enhanced following the official launch of phase one of a cross-border QR code payment system …
Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia begin talks on trilateral cooperation for JS-SEZ
Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia have begun discussions on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) trilateral cooperation, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri …
Coinbase introduces crypto trading and payment services for local businesses in Singapore
Coinbase has launched Coinbase Business in Singapore for local small businesses and startups, its first expansion outside U.S. soil. The exchange has partnered with Standard Chartered to offer …
Philippines may take 70 years to catch up with Singapore
The Philippine economy is at risk of further falling behind its Southeast Asian neighbors, an economist said, noting it may take two years to catch up with Vietnam and up to 70 years to catch up with …
Singapore can be world’s fintech hub despite fears of AI bubble burst in 2026: SFF panellists
AI firms could fold in the next 12 months, said a panellist at the Singapore Fintech Festival. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
China’s rescue financing has soared
Note: Includes rollovers. People’s Bank of China Swap lending excludes swap line borrowing by Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand, as were not in financial distress. Balance of payments …
Indonesia government backs planned merger of Grab and GoTo, sources say
The Indonesian government fully backs a possible merger between ride-hailing and food delivery firm GoTo and Singapore-based rival Grab after initially opposing a deal, two sources with knowledge of …
Sustaining Singapore’s edge as a global financial and wealth hub
A consumption-based sales tax on luxury goods could ensure the affluent contribute more without burdening the average citizen Read more at The Business Times.