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SBF opens Bengaluru enterprise centre to support firms’ India expansion

The centre to engage 470 companies through advisory and missions

COSCO SHIPPING Singapore announces board reshuffle

The group has undergone an internal management restructure.

Western Union and TenPay Global launch co-branded store in Singapore

The two are partnering to bring an omni-channel remittance experience.

Watsons opens new beauty and wellness store at Bugis Junction

The 3,700-square-foot store targets the youth by featuring immersive zones.

IMAS launches educational tools on blockchain and tokenisation

This includes an e-learning module and a GenAI chatbot.

MAS, Bundesbank agree to deepen cooperation on tokenised payments

It aims to create new settlement solutions that reduce the costs and processing times of cross-border payments.

Central banks trial real-time cross-border FX settlement system

A key focus is enabling atomic settlement for Payment versus Payment (PvP) FX trades. 

Majority of SG fintech firms cite business growth as top hiring drivers

Change in Business Priority was cited as having the most impact. 

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.15%; Top stock is ST Engineering

ST Engineering is the top stock with a 4.71% increase.

AI hiring in Singapore fintech rises 40% YoY

Around 23% of professionals are currently upskilling through online courses, focusing on areas like AI.

Singapore family firms expect strong double-digit growth in 2025

28% of Singapore family businesses are open to private equity or outside investment.

Singapore accounting sector grows 7.5% to $3.5b in 2024

The sector anticipates hiring over 1,500 new roles, with roughly two-thirds in audit and assurance.

Fintech leaders urge unified standards as digital payments stay fragmented

Developers face incompatible payment systems across providers.

How big finance players bolster defences with AI as scams surge

Despite tech advancements, human behaviour remains the dominant vulnerability.

Why banks leverage AI to bridge legacy systems with modern payment rails

These can unlock legacy data and facilitate real-time payments.

Grab and WeRide approved for autonomous shuttle testing in Punggol

AV test runs to increase fourfold ahead of 2026 launch