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Banks break new ground with first interbank OTC crypto options trade

Overview: Goldman Sachs and DBS executed the first-ever over-the-counter cryptocurrency options trade between two banks. The transaction involved cash-settled Bitcoin and Ether options to manage crypto exposure risks. This milestone signals growing institutional adoption and risk management practices in digital assets. DBS reported over $1 billion in crypto...
Tourism

Cruise tourism surge tests Singapore’s port capacity

Overview: Cruise passenger throughput in Singapore has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, hitting 1.85 million last year and driving strong demand for marine and port services. Local firms like ICF Group report nearly 30% growth in refurbishment projects, leveraging digital tools and prefabrication to speed up ship...
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India’s Hospitality Sector: A Bright Spot for Growth

Mark Matthews from Julius Baer sees the hospitality sector as a bright spot. It...
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NIEC strikes difficult balance between tech and pedagogy

The National Institute of Early Childhood (NIEC) is steering preschools towards a careful middle...
AI

Standard Chartered champions secure AI-Powered advancement

Standard Chartered is firmly embracing AI-powered innovation. The bank integrates artificial intelligence to drive...
Financial Services

DBS fights AI scams with rapid automated takedowns

AI-driven scams are on the rise, turbocharging criminal activities. DBS is actively combating this...
Tourism

Singapore Tourism Board targets 3-hour flyers with 3-I plan

Singapore is intensifying efforts to attract regional travellers, particularly for short trips focused on...
Financial Services

“AI Customers” demand data, not emotion: Businesses must adapt

A new type of customer is quietly reshaping the marketplace—and it doesn’t feel a...
Tourism

STB Inks IndiGo Deal to Boost India Tourism

Singapore is actively boosting its tourism sector. A primary focus is attracting regional travellers....
Financial Services

The Daily HODL: Asia-Pacific Bonds Soar as Investors Flee Dollar Assets

Asia-Pacific companies and non-federal issuers are selling local-currency bonds at a record pace. This...
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Gentari: Businesses Drive ASEAN’s Clean Energy Shift

ASEAN stands at a critical juncture in its energy transition, aiming for a formidable...
AI

CNBC: Thailand Forges Its Own AI Path with Open-Source and Cloud

Experts at CNBC's East Tech West 2025 conference highlighted the critical role of open-source...
Financial Services

Finextra: Standard Chartered and OKX Revolutionise Institutional Crypto Collateral

Standard Chartered and OKX launched a pioneering collateral mirroring programme. This initiative allows institutional...
Financial Services

Standard Chartered builds quantum fortress to shield bank accounts from future threats

Standard Chartered is taking unprecedented steps to safeguard customer data against the impending threat...
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Financial Services

Banks break new ground with first interbank OTC crypto options trade

Overview: Goldman Sachs and DBS executed the first-ever over-the-counter cryptocurrency options trade between two banks. The...
Tourism

Cruise tourism surge tests Singapore’s port capacity

Overview: Cruise passenger throughput in Singapore has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, hitting 1.85 million last...
AI

UAE families lead global surge in AI and digital asset adoption

Overview: 71% of UAE families believe in strategic investment in digital assets like cryptocurrencies, NFTs,...
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India’s AI-Fintech boom draws global investment from SC Ventures

Overview: India is becoming a global hub for AI fintech innovation, attracting major investments from...

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