International Finance Corp. sees this year’s annual funding commitments to Singapore remaining near a record level, according to a regional executive.
Why Hong Kong has grown into a crypto hub — CEO of WOW Summit
Hong Kong has rapidly become a cryptocurrency hub, positioning itself as a center for financial innovation alongside the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Singapore. Ivan Ivanov, global CEO of WOW Summit …
Over 50% Singapore workers use AI, but many worry about being perceived as cheating, lazy or incompetent
SINGAPORE: More than half (52%) of Singapore workers are using artificial intelligence (AI) in their jobs, but nearly half (45%) feel uneasy admitting it to their managers, worrying they might be …
Indonesia’s Prabowo to press on with 12% tax on goods & services, but will exempt some staple items
Indonesia’s Value-Added Tax (VAT), the equivalent to Singapore’s Goods and Services Tax (GST), is slated to hit 12 per cent at the start of 2025, matching it with the Philippines as the highest in …
Indonesia’s Prabowo to press on with 12% tax on goods & services, but will exempt some staple items
Indonesia’s Value-Added Tax (VAT), the equivalent to Singapore’s Goods and Services Tax (GST), is slated to hit 12 per cent at the start of 2025, matching it with the Philippines as the highest in …
Orange Forum 2024: A global celebration of inclusive and sustainable finance
The Orange Forum 2024, held at the SGX Auditorium in Singapore, brought together over 300 global leaders, changemakers, and innovators to celebrate the transformative achievements of the Orange …
Allianz scraps proposed acquisition of Singapore’s Income Insurance, source says
Allianz SE has scrapped a proposed $1.5 billion euro acquisition of a 51% stake in Singaporean firm Income Insurance Ltd because of public opposition to the deal, a source familiar with the matter …
Allianz scraps proposed acquisition of Singapore’s Income Insurance, source says
Allianz SE has scrapped a proposed $1.5 billion euro acquisition of a 51% stake in Singaporean firm Income Insurance Ltd because of public opposition to the deal, a source familiar with the matter …
Global investors flock back to Singapore’s commercial property market
Lower rates look set to boost transactions as investors deploy the dry powder amassed over the past 2 to 3 years. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Trafigura reports 62% profit drop as Mongolia fraud investigation continues
Global commodities trader Trafigura posted a 62% plummet in profits in 2024, as it continues to investigate a $1 billion fraud scandal engulfing its Mongolia oil business. The Singapore-based giant …