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Tighter fintech watch likely after Chocolate Finance fallout
Tighter fintech watch likely after Chocolate Finance fallout
The central bank might impose reserve requirements to meet withdrawal demands.
Singapore eyes directory of heritage businesses
Citizens are being urged to patronise companies with cultural significance.
Here's what business leaders think about the STI drop after tariffs
STI fell more than 8% on 7 April.
SingSaver sees insurance as next frontier for consumer awareness
There’s a growing demand for travel, home, pet, and investment insurance.
Singapore's AI push may spawn more automation tools
It could also spur the development of more advanced AI chips.
MBA enrollments bounce back amidst tight labour market
Singapore continued to have more job vacancies than jobless people.
$1b state fund may spur outbound M&A deals
Fast-growing tech startups and property companies could benefit from the plan.
20 Hottest Startups of 2025
Fintech startups dominated the list.
SMEs told to set employee goals under state’s overseas job program
The target is to set up a foreign network and advance the company’s expansion plan.
SMR use in Singapore’s data centers pushed
Other experts prefer an energy mix that includes nuclear, hydrogen, and imported RE.
Go global or go home: Singapore startups eye growth beyond SEA
Investors favour those that demonstrate a clear and disciplined path to profitability.
Blind boxes may hold pleasant surprise for non-toy retailers
Fashion and beauty products can also benefit from the ‘mystery.’
LTA rule puts taxis, private hire cars on equal footing
The number of taxis has fallen by 55% to 13,100 in the past 10 years.
Singapore’s equity reforms may boost IPO activity
Analysts expect interest from financial services, tech, and green energy companies.
Compel vendors to follow anti-graft policy, companies told
Not being open could lead to increased scrutiny and erode investor confidence.
OCBC’s Iris Ng on championing SMEs and green financing
The banker worked on making capital loans more accessible to SMEs through embedded finance.
StanChart’s Elayne Ho takes on new challenges each year to succeed
She cites the importance of surrounding herself with female role models.
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