Buisness in Singapore

Bank of Singapore is offering an alternative to single-family offices Bank of Singapore is targeting Asia’s wealthiest clients with a new service that offers the advantages of a single-family office (SFO) without the associated costs.   Announced on Aug. 18, the Family Office Catalyst is designed for ultra-high-net-worth individuals with at least US$250 million in […]

Singapore continues to be a safe haven for investors amid US instability Demand for technical and engineering talent is rising in Singapore, according to Indeed’s May 2025 Hiring Lab report.   Civil engineering roles led the growth, with job postings up nearly 19% since February 2025. Mechanical and industrial engineering followed with increases of 14%

Singapore sets licensing requirements for crypto firms serving overseas clients Digital banks in Singapore are moving towards launching higher-margin products such as investment services and business loans.   A recent report by consulting firm Simon-Kucher revealed that while digital banks have attracted significant interest since their launch, many customer accounts remain inactive. According to the

Singapore sets licensing requirements for crypto firms serving overseas clients Singapore is introducing major listing reforms to attract more foreign companies to the Singapore Exchange (SGX), following a sharp drop in IPO activity and increased competition from regional markets.   The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and SGX RegCo have proposed removing the S$30 million

Singapore is ranked fourth in the global startup ranking Foreign investors are ramping up their shift toward Singapore as a financial safe haven, amid growing instability in U.S. assets and rising geopolitical uncertainty.   Singapore equities have delivered a 13% total return since the beginning of 2025, more than double the 6% gain recorded by

Singapore retailers turn to AI to combat rising costs and stay competitive The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has given crypto firms incorporated or operating in Singapore until June 30 to stop providing digital token services to overseas clients unless they obtain a license under the Financial Services and Markets Act.   This targets businesses

Singapore launches sustainability hub to help SMEs go green by 2030 Businesses using nominee directors in Singapore face stricter legal risks after the High Court ruled that jail, not fines, will now be the default punishment for directors who fail to oversee company activities.   The ruling came after the prosecution successfully appealed against a

Singapore and the EU sign a digital trade agreement, unlocking new opportunities for SMEs Singapore has moved up to fourth place in the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Index from last year’s fifth place.   According to the ranking, published by research platform StartupBlink, Singapore is just behind the United States, United Kingdom and Israel. Since

Singapore closes loophole on foreign hiring without local presence A growing number of retailers in Singapore, are adopting AI agents with 85% planning to boost AI investments in 2025 and nearly 70% saying AI will be critical to outperforming competitors within a year, according to Salesforce’s latest Connected Shoppers Report.   As physical store purchases

Strengthened ASEAN-Australia-NZ trade pact opens new doors for SMEs in Singapore Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) has launched the SME Sustainability Hub. A new government-backed website that provides small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with direct access to resources and support to kickstart or advance their sustainability efforts.   The platform serves as a one-stop digital hub, offering