Singapore’s fight against financial crime gets a boost with COSMIC
Singapore’s financial sector is stepping up its game in the fight against financial crime with the launch of a groundbreaking initiative. The Monetary Authority of [more…]
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How Australia’s international student cohort has shifted over three decades
Australia’s international student landscape has undergone significant changes over the past three decades. Malaysians, Singaporeans, and Hongkongers, who once dominated the student population, are no [more…]
Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge partially collapses following ship collision
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore partially collapsed early Tuesday morning after a container ship collided with it, leading to multiple individuals believed to [more…]
Philippines’ gambling industry poised for growth, eyes expansion beyond Macau and Singapore
Alejandro Tengco, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor), foresees the Philippines surpassing Singapore as Asia’s second-largest gambling destination after [more…]
The FairPrice Group celebrates Ramadan with generosity
In a gesture of solidarity and generosity, Singapore’s FairPrice Group has announced plans to distribute over 60,000 sets of drinks and snacks to Muslim customers [more…]
Asian regulators open doors to tokenized securities
In a move signaling a shift towards embracing innovation, regulators in three of Asia’s biggest financial markets have expressed their welcoming stance towards tokenized securities. [more…]
Fertility rates plummet in Singapore and South Korea, governments struggle to reverse trend
In a startling revelation, Singapore and South Korea reported record-low fertility rates in 2023, highlighting a deepening demographic crisis that could have profound economic implications [more…]
Singapore boosts corporate taxes on multinationals, commits $1 billion to AI development in 2024 budget
Singapore is gearing up for some changes in its financial landscape, with Finance Minister Lawrence Wong announcing a shift in corporate tax policies and a [more…]
China’s stock market outlook divides global investors despite policy intervention
The latest reports on China’s stock market have highlighted the divergent strategies of hedge funds and state investment funds. While hedge funds such as Bridgewater [more…]
Singapore’s steep carbon tax increase signals commitment to carbon-neutral future
In a world increasingly aware of the urgent need to address climate change, Singapore is taking bold steps towards a carbon-neutral future. Last month’s steep [more…]