Benicia Tan
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 unit is being sued over alleged defects in Sydney project
The claims involve alleged deficiencies in the design and construction of Macquarie Park Village
SIA, Air India ink pact for commercial cooperation
The airlines are exploring ways to enhance privileges beyond the current Star Alliance and KrisFlyer programmes