U.S. loses its spot to China as Southeast Asia's most favored ally, survey finds
A majority of Southeast Asians would align with China and not the U.S. if forced to pick sides, though some countries that feel threatened by Beijing's South China Sea claims still prefer Washington, according to a regional survey. This is the first time Beijing has edged past Washington since…#southeastasians #beijing #southchinasea #singapore #asean #indonesia #philippines #vietnam #ferdinandmarcosjr #southchina (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

MAS Bolsters Crypto Payment Rules, Here ’s What You Need to Know
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced revisions to the Payment Services Act (PS Act) and related regulations, marking a significant expansion in the regulation of payment services within the country. The amendments, which are set to be implemented in phases starting from 4 April…#mas #paymentservicesact #psact #dpt #singapore #s300000 #s200000 (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Singapore Imposes New Rules for Digital Payment Token Services
Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has announced amendments to the Payment Services Act to impose additional requirements on digital payment token service providers and broaden the scope of regulated services. The central bank warned that entities that do not…#singapore #mas #paymentservicesact (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Shangri-la finds new life in tourism industry rebound
Shangri-la earned a profit of $184 million last year and distributed a dividend of HK$0.15 per share to celebrate its return to the black after three years of losses • The Hong Kong-listed hotel operator expects its next growth driver to come from a pickup in Chinese traveling abroad As the global…#hongkong #jameshilton #losthorizon #taoyuanming #robertkuok #malaysia #singapore #jen #tradershotel #chinesemainland (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Singapore Unveils New Crypto Payment Regulation, Here ’s Its Potential Impact
Singapore has once again made headlines in the crypto market, with its latest push towards bolstering the regulatory landscape of the digital asset segment. Notably, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced pivotal changes to the Payment Services Act, extending regulation to include…#singapore #mas #paymentservicesact #aml #cft #dpt #followbitcoin #sharpdecline #rallyendinsight #okxexchange (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Pepe and Dogwifhat Follow Bitcoin in Sharp Decline, Meme coin Rally End In Sight?
In recent days, Bitcoin has faced a notable downturn, largely influenced by a confluence of factors including a cooling demand for US exchange-traded funds and shifting perceptions surrounding Federal Reserve monetary policy. This resulted in a sharp decline of up to 5.3% in Bitcoin’s value,…#federalreserve #singapore #pepecoin #bitcoin #followbitcoin #sharpdecline #rallyendinsight (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Ant Group ’s ZAN Becomes Core Chain’s Validator to Fortify Blockchains’ Security in Asia-Pacific
Ant Group’s Web3 security solutions provider ZAN has become a validator on Core Chain – EVM-compatible blockchain secured on Bitcoin. The strategic partnership with validators reinforces blockchains’ security and decentralization, Core Foundation told Cryptonews via mail. Core Foundation that aims…#antgroups #zan #corechain #corefoundation #dapps #alibabasantgroup #hongkong #singapore #coreinitial #brendonsedo (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Singapore widens crypto regulation, introduces enhanced user protection requirements
The Monetary Authority of Singapore is expanding its regulatory scope for crypto service providers. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Singapore Enacts Licencing Requirements for Crypto Custody Services and Others
None Singapore is now seeking licensing requirements for entities providing custodial and some other services. • None The changes were passed in parliament in 2021 but Singapore’s central bank made the changes live only on Tuesday. Singapore has expanded the scope of what cryptocurrency-related…#nonesingapore #singapore #mas #paymentservicesact #psact #ftx #angelaang #trmlabs (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

2 ship companies are invoking a 200-year-old law to try to skirt huge legal liabilities from the Baltimore collision
The remains of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore after it was struck by a container ship on March 26. Roberto Schmidt/AFP/Getty Images The owner and manager of the Dali containership are seeking to limit their legal liability to $43.7 million. The 95,000-ton cargo ship collided with…#baltimore #graceocean #synergymarine #maryland #singapore #titanic #lloydoflondon #michaelsturley #universityoftexas #austinschooloflaw (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Singapore Widens Crypto Rules to Cover Custody, More Transfers
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Source: Reuters: Health - April 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Poor Nations Are Writing a New Handbook for Getting Rich
For more than half a century, the handbook for how developing countries can grow rich hasn’t changed much: Move subsistence farmers into manufacturing jobs, and then sell what they produce to the rest of the world. The recipe — customized in varying ways by Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea,…#hongkong #singapore #taiwan #kalamazoo #kualalumpur (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Bitcoin ETF Flows Turn Negative As Q2 Begins, Halving Excitement Ends?
On Monday, April 1, the total flows into all nine spot Bitcoin ETFs combined turned negative once again! As it turns out the outflows from the Grayscale Bitcoin ETF GBTC have surged again. On Monday, the total outflow from GBTc surged past $300 million once again. Bitcoin ETFs See Net Outflows On…#grayscale #blackrock #fidelity #farsideinvestors #bitcoin #federalreserve #stefanvonhaenisch #oslsgpte #singapore (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Battle Showdown: Gambit Introduces Innovative SkillFi Ecosystem, Redefining Gaming in the Blockchain Space
[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, April 2nd, 2024] Ethlas, a trailblazer in the Web3 gaming industry, announces the groundbreaking SkillFi model alongside its flagship game, Battle Showdown: Gambit. The game is set to empower players to monetize their skills, fostering a sustainable economic…#singapore #ethlas #skillfi #battleshowdowngambit #bits #gambit #gambitpointsystem #android #discord #google (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Bitcoin Sinks on Ebbing Fed Rate-Cut Bets and Cooling ETF Demand
Bitcoin sank amid cooling demand for dedicated US exchange-traded funds and ebbing bets on looser Federal Reserve monetary policy. • None A Million Simulations, One Verdict for US Economy: Debt Danger Ahead The digital asset fell as much as 5.3% before paring some of the drop to change hands at…#federalreserve #singapore #tokens #treasury #bitcoin #stefanvonhaenisch #oslsgpte #richardgalvin #dacm #michaelrubin (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news