In the heart of Singapore, a financial hub where billions of dollars zip around the world over computer screens in nanoseconds, there’s a crowded building where cash still reigns. Six days a week, …
They live abroad but work in Singapore. Meet the ‘super commuters’
These supercommuters say that the main benefit of their lifestyle is the fact that they get to earn a paycheck in Singapore while spending on the much more affordable costs of living in a neighbouring …
‘Super Rich In Korea’s’ David Yong, accused of multiple offences, allowed to leave Singapore in July
Singaporean businessman David Yong, who was featured in the Netflix series ‘Super Rich In Korea’ and accused of multiple offences, has been granted permission to leave Singapore for business trips to …
Singapore City Financial Heart of Singapore
Join me on my walking tour. Together, we explore famous attractions, neighbourhoods and quaint locations only the most adventurous locals know about. Experience the journey on a personal level – See …
Singapore VC Granite Asia leads $60 million funding round for AI ‘data foundry’ Centific to fund global expansion
The “AI data foundry” Centific closed a $60 million Series A funding round led by the Singapore-based venture fund Granite Asia, as the U.S.-based startup explores an ambitious expansion to Asia.
Singapore launches SPaN to overhaul national payment systems and boost financial innovation
Singapore has established Singapore Payments Network Limited (SPaN), a new not-for-profit entity designed to oversee and streamline the country’s key national payment schemes. Operational by end-2026, …
Singapore crypto crackdown set to spark moves to Hong Kong and Dubai
Hong Kong and Dubai are expected to be the main beneficiaries of a crackdown in Singapore on crypto exchanges, with unlicensed players being forced to close or move their operations by the end of the …
Only 6% of Singapore consumers want to live longer: Manulife
Although Singapore consumers expect to live to an age of 79, the survey respondents also think that at least 12 of those years will be spent living with illness.
Billionaire Charoen’s Frasers Property, Partners Offer Top Bid Of $387 Million For Plot At Former Singapore Turf Club
Frasers Property has been stepping up residential developments to tap into pent-up demand for luxury homes in Singapore. Last November, it partnered with Sekisui House to redevelop a serviced …
Thailand’s 3rd wealthiest billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi’s consortium offers $380M bid for prime Singapore land
A consortium including Frasers Property, controlled by Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi has outbid eight competitors with a SGD491.5 million (US$386 million) offer for a prime land lot in …