While Hong Kong and Singapore compete for the top spot, Dubai is already shaping the future of fintech and Web3, writes Mohammad Alblooshi, chief executive officer of the DIFC Innovation Hub.
Dubai’s ascent to fintech, Web3 and AI dominance
While Hong Kong and Singapore compete for the top spot, Dubai is already shaping the future of fintech and Web3, writes Mohammad Alblooshi, chief executive officer of the DIFC Innovation Hub.
Anti-Israel boycotts in Indonesia hit McDonald’s, Pringles, as Malaysians quit Singapore’s Grab over Gaza war
Some 121 ‘Israeli-affiliated’ brands have been named in a boycott list doing the rounds on Indonesian social media – as Malaysians have been quitting Singapore-headquartered Grab over a post made by the CEO’s wife.
Cambodia-Singapore trade jumps amid deficit and new tax protocol
Trade between Cambodia and Singapore has seen a significant uptick in the first nine months of 2023, with the total value surpassing $723 million, marking a 12.5% increase from the same period last …
Cambodia-Singapore trade jumps amid deficit and new tax protocol
Trade between Cambodia and Singapore has seen a significant uptick in the first nine months of 2023, with the total value surpassing $723 million, marking a 12.5% increase from the same period last …
Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to lead ruling party before general election
With the PAP widely expected to continue dominating elections, Wong is likely to become Singapore’s next prime minister.
Singapore’s PM Lee to step aside next year
Alex Ellinghausen Mr Lee is the eldest son of Lee Kuan Yew, who is widely credited as establishing modern Singapore. He has served as party secretary-general and prime minister since 2004, and last …
What is halal investment? A guide to Singapore’s buzzing Islamic finance scene
It’s a faith-driven commitment. Singapore is steadily carving a niche as an Islamic investment powerhouse. With a robust regulatory framework that embraces Islamic banking and finance, the nation has …
What is halal investment? A guide to Singapore’s buzzing Islamic finance scene
It’s a faith-driven commitment. Singapore is steadily carving a niche as an Islamic investment powerhouse. With a robust regulatory framework that embraces Islamic banking and finance, the nation has …
Singapore: Asian Banking Magnet
Singapore has cemented its position as Asia’s top financial center, according to the Global Financial Centers Index produced by Z/Yen Partners. In September, the GFCI placed Singapore first in Asia, …