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Singapore’s Exports Plummet Amid US Tariff Threats and Global Trade Squeeze

Singapore exports plunged unexpectedly in July. This reverses a rebound seen in June. Shipments...
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SC targets Finfluencer accountability to safeguard capital market integrity

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is cracking down on finfluencers as investment scams linked...
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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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DBS fights AI scams with rapid automated takedowns

AI-driven scams are on the rise, turbocharging criminal activities. DBS is actively combating this...
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“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...
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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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Finextra: Standard Chartered and OKX Revolutionise Institutional Crypto Collateral

Standard Chartered and OKX launched a pioneering collateral mirroring programme. This initiative allows institutional...
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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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Standard Chartered Unveils Institutional Digital Assets Trading

According to a press release, Standard Chartered officially launched a fully integrated digital assets trading service...
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Julius Baer Global Wealth & Lifestyle Report 2025: Top 10 global cities for living well

The annual Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report reveals an unexpected turn: the overall price...
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Trump Tariffs Lose Bite as Markets Adjust to New Norm

Financial markets largely shrugged off the latest US tariff agreement with Indonesia this week,...
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Standard Chartered sees AI-enabled talent as critical to step up national competitiveness

David R. Hardoon, AI Senior Executive, Standard Chartered.
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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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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