Singapore news and trends

India and the Gulf Race Ahead on Agentic AI Deployment
artificial intelligence // January 19, 2026

With U.S.-based companies like Visa, Mastercard, Microsoft and AWS leading the Prompt Economy’s development, it’s understandable to see agentic AI from a Western lens. But it’s not an inclusive one. The rest of the world — especially the Middle East — is taking notice. Get...

HSBC Considers Selling Singapore Insurance Unit While Sharpening Focus on Key Businesses
Banking // January 14, 2026

HSBC is reportedly considering selling its insurance business in Singapore, which could be valued at over $1 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Ripple Gets OK to Expand Payments Business in Singapore
Blockchain // December 01, 2025

Blockchain company Ripple is set to expand its payments services in Singapore. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Scammers Find ‘Jurisdiction of Choice’ in Singapore
Security & Fraud // November 16, 2025

Singapore’s status as a financial hub has also made it a popular destination for scammers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Governance Helps Agentic AI Move Faster Inside Companies

January 26, 2026
Enthusiasm leads to execution, which leads to results. That’s the equation that usually signals an integration of technology into an enterprise — and agentic AI is no different. The dynamics observed over the past week in The Prompt Economy show that companies are enthused and starting to execute, building systems to produce the results. Get […]

India and the Gulf Race Ahead on Agentic AI Deployment

January 19, 2026
With U.S.-based companies like Visa, Mastercard, Microsoft and AWS leading the Prompt Economy’s development, it’s understandable to see agentic AI from a Western lens. But it’s not an inclusive one....

Phones Overtake Cards as Singapore’s Favorite Checkout Tool

August 12, 2025
Singapore is among the nations most visibly moving toward mobile-first shopping. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

56% of Singapore Consumers Aware of Cross-Border Digital Wallet Capabilities

June 30, 2025
While digital wallets offer a compelling vision for the future of cross-border payments in Singapore, a new report reveals a notable disparity between robust merchant familiarity and lagging consumer awareness,...

Quick Reads
HSBC Considers Selling Singapore Insurance Unit While Sharpening Focus on Key Businesses

January 14, 2026
HSBC is reportedly considering selling its insurance business in Singapore, which could be valued at over $1 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you […]

Ripple Gets OK to Expand Payments Business in Singapore

December 01, 2025
Blockchain company Ripple is set to expand its payments services in Singapore. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Scammers Find ‘Jurisdiction of Choice’ in Singapore

November 16, 2025
Singapore’s status as a financial hub has also made it a popular destination for scammers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Singapore Banks Given Jan. 1 Deadline to Stop Issuing Paper Checks

July 28, 2025
Singapore’s banking association has debuted an ePayments tool to help businesses transition from paper checks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...