The tokenisation of gold converts physical gold into digital tokens on a blockchain – a decentralised digital database or ledger.
BT EXPLAINS

What is tokenised gold, and why is it taking off in Asia?

Market watchers note that Singapore’s banks have taken a more measured approach towards tokenised gold offerings for retail investors

Other economies retained on the watchlist include China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Germany, Ireland and Switzerland.

Singapore, Vietnam remain on US Treasury’s currency watch list; Thailand added

Report classifies city-state as an outlier as it is the only nation on the list running a bilateral trade deficit with America

Gold jewellery consumption in Singapore fell 13 per cent year-on-year, marking its second-lowest annual level on record.

Gold demand in Singapore jumps 48% to record 9.6 tonnes in 2025

Appetite for the metal grew the fastest in the city-state among South-east Asian countries, finds report

Markets are eyeing two quarter-point rate cuts this year, with the first not fully priced in until July, noted Jean Boivin, Head of the BlackRock Investment Institute.

Singapore, Asia markets end largely higher after Fed pause and MAS hold as focus shifts to earnings

Investor attention is shifting towards fundamentals and AI-linked growth themes in the region

Industry observers note that gold’s record rally from 2025 has continued to piggyback on a slew of structural factors, including investor risk-hedging. 

How high can gold go after breaking US$4,800? Some analysts say US$7,000

Market watchers caution that heavy speculative bets could trigger price corrections if sentiment falters

“Investors should consider shifting from a buy-and-hold approach to more tactical strategies, rebalancing portfolios towards global opportunities," says Julius Baer's market outlook report.

Singapore a ‘safe harbour’ amid global volatility with Singdollar set to gain: Julius Baer

The wealth manager urges investors to look to growth areas for portfolio diversification

Global consumption of bars and coins reached around a quarter of total silver demand in 2025; the figure continues to climb.

From Changi vaults to Asian markets, silver rallies even as caution grows

Heavy investor buying has pushed the metal into a persistent supply deficit despite softening industrial and jewellery demand

Dasin Retail Trust's trustee-manager will make further announcements on SGX if there are material developments that warrant disclosure.

Maybank applies to place Dasin Retail Trust’s manager under judicial management

This comes after four subsidiaries received court summonses over Companies Act breaches

Stamford Land says that any liability would be limited to the assets of the Macquarie Park Village Trust, of which subsidiary HSH Hotels is the trustee.

Stamford Land unit is being sued over alleged defects in Sydney project

The claims involve alleged deficiencies in the design and construction of Macquarie Park Village

Singapore Airlines and Air India plan to have closer coordination of flight schedules and greater cross-participation in their corporate travel programmes.

SIA, Air India ink pact for commercial cooperation

The airlines are exploring ways to enhance privileges beyond the current Star Alliance and KrisFlyer programmes