Exploring Embedded Finance Trends in Banking
Embedded Finance: Reshaping Banking & Implications for Singapore 1. Understanding Embedded Finance Core Concept Embedded finance represents the integration of financial services directly into non-financial platforms and applications. Rather than requiring users to...
Foreign Investment Increasing in Singapore’s Logistics Sector
Key Developments: DP World (Dubai-based): Opened its first facility in Singapore - a 13,000 sq m bonded warehouse in Mapletree Benoi Logistics Hub Moved its global headquarters to Singapore from Sydney and Hong Kong in 2021 Views Singapore as a "critical node" in its...
Money laundering charges for trio linked to scam victim funds
Tan Lizhen (37, Singaporean) is charged with receiving $20,000 into her bank account from a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency transaction linked to a scam victim. Jiang Desheng (42, Chinese national) allegedly received a 1kg gold bar worth over $105,000 from an unknown...
Sustainability Campaign Summary: Go Green SG 2025
Go Green SG 2025: Singapore's Sustainability Campaign Overview Campaign Period: May 16 - June 29, 2025 Launch: President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will launch at Changkat Primary School Scale: Over 900 activities organised with 400+ partners across people, public, and...
Malaysia Opens Touch ‘n Go eWallet to ASEAN Tourists
This is a positive development for international visitors to Malaysia! The Touch 'n Go eWallet system is now available to tourists from all ASEAN countries, making cashless payments more accessible throughout Malaysia. Key points: Tourists from Brunei, Cambodia,...
India-Pakistan Military Clash Escalates Tensions
Analysis of the India-Pakistan Military Exchange: Depth, Long-term Impact, and Solutions The Recent Military Exchange The May 7th, 2025 military exchange represents a concerning escalation in the long-standing India-Pakistan conflict. According to the article: India...
Budget Singapore Meals Under $10 SGD
In light of the daunting challenges ahead, including the looming threat of a third world war, widespread famine, and civil unrest exacerbated by rising inflation, it is wise to adopt more economical dining habits. Choosing less extravagant meals not only helps stretch...
Tik Tok Shop’s Impact on live commerce in Singapore
How TikTok Shop is Transforming Live-Streaming Commerce in Singapore The Rise of a Billion-Dollar Industry TikTok Shop has fundamentally reshaped Singapore's e-commerce landscape, bringing about a live-streaming revolution that has transformed how brands connect with...
Tik Tok Live Streamers Become Digital Retail Stars
Singapore TikTok Live Streamers: Rise of the New Digital Retail Stars https://www.straitstimes.com/life/style/3-days-revenue-in-3-hours-how-tiktok-live-is-changing-the-billion-dollar-live-streaming-game Overview The article explores how TikTok live streaming has...
Singapore Banks Enhance Mobile Wallet Fraud Prevention
DBS and POSB are implementing a new feature in their mobile banking apps that will allow cardholders to control who can add their cards to mobile wallets. Starting mid-May, users will need to explicitly toggle a "mobile wallets" option in the DBS app before adding...