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How smart tech can enable safe and sustainable urbanisation
Smart technology applied to urban planning can help create a more efficient and safer environment for citizens while overcoming the frustrations of city-living. Read more…
Singapore
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Singapore has offered to help in Optus, Dialog hack probes
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has offered help in investigating recent data breaches at two SingTel-owned companies in Australia: Optus and Dialog. Read more…
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Coinbase approved to offer crypto payments in Singapore
Crypto exchange Coinbase said it has received in-principle approval from Monetary Authority of Singapore to offer crypto payment services in the city-state. Read more…
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Singapore is the most fiber-rich country – why aren’t you?
Singapore remains the most fiber-rich country on the planet. The UK ranks 53rd. The difference? A robust and ambitious broadband plan, says Omdia. Read more…
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Grab/SingTel’s GXS launches Singapore’s first digital bank
GXS Bank, the digital bank joint venture of ride-hailing firm Grab and SingTel, launched Singapore’s first digital bank on Wednesday for the retail market. Read more…
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Singapore offers new visa for top talent, high-earners
With tech talent in high demand globally, Singapore is looking to attract the best and brightest with a new visa specifically for high-earning professionals. Read more…
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Singapore exploring dispute resolution in the metaverse
The metaverse may soon be home to a virtual platform for international dispute resolution if Singapore’s exploration bears fruit. Read more…
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Singaporean firms navigating the new Infosec frontier
Singaporean organisations had some of the slowest cyber attack incident response rates worldwide, less than half responding within 24 hours. Read more…
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Singapore’s cloud success at risk because it lacks visibility
Organisations have turned to ‘observability tools’ to get ahead, gain visibility, and protect the future of their cloud investments. Read more…
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3AC collapse puts Singapore’s crypto sector on high alert
Singapore’s ambitious cryptocurrency sector faces an uncertain future after the recent collapse of crypto fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC). Read more…
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Singapore welcomes crypto but will come down hard on ‘bad behavior’
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) tells crypto players: you’re welcome here, but don’t try any funny business. Read more…
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Singapore opening up to crypto with first three licenses approved
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued three in-principle approvals for digital payment token (DPT) licenses, which allow companies to offer crypto services Read more…
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Singapore has displaced China as APAC’s top startup ecosystem
Singapore has overtaken China as the top startup ecosystem in the Asia-Pacific region, according to the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2022. Read more…
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ADDX is first financial firm in Singapore to recognise crypto assets
Singapore-based private securities platform ADDX said it will recognise crypto in their assessment of assets of high-net worth clients. Read more…
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Green Link Digital (GLDB), first fully digital bank to launch in Singapore
Green Link Digital Bank (GLDB) is the first digital bank to launch in Singapore, offering banking and financial services to enterprises. Read more…
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Robots are covering Singapore’s workforce gaps
After struggling to find staff during the pandemic, Singapore businesses have increasingly turned to robots to carry out a range of tasks. Read more…
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Singapore’s fintech turnover rate is the second worst in the world
Singapore may be a fintech haven, but it is also facing a talent retention problem, says Robert Walters’ latest Global FinTech Talent Report. Read more…
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VinFast will shift its legal and financial HQ to Singapore
VinFast will move its legal and financial HQ to Singapore in preparation for its IPO and its first production run of cars for the US and EU. Read more…
Off the Wire
M1 donates free mobile SIMs to lower-income youths
Singapore’s M1 is donating up to 10,000 SIM cards with free mobile plans to youth from lower-income families. Read more…
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Carousell and L Catterton halt SPAC merger talks amid shaky market
Carousell has cut off SPAC merger discussions with American private equity company L Catterton due to current market volatility. Read more…