World Updates
Singapore’s top 20% households are richer than all the other families combined, a reflection of the extent of wealth inequality in the city state. The top quintile of resident households held an average wealth of about S$5.3 million ($4.2 million) in 2023, the latest available figures based on a study published on Monday by the … Read more
There is an increase in passenger traffic at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport as the Chinese New Year holiday draws near. During the Spring Festival travel period, the airport has handled over 100,000 passengers and over 800 flights, a nearly 50% increase over the previous year. Over 20,000 people entered and left the country as foreign … Read more
Based on the popularity of The Ned, Nomad, The Line, and Freehand, Andrew Zobler seems to have perfected the technique of turning hotels into hubs for the community. The CEO and founder of the Sydell Group, a company established in New York, has managed to combine the domains of design, art, and cuisine to create … Read more
One of the main factors driving the expansion of real-world assets is tokenized gold. The market capitalization of tokenized gold increased by 177% in 2025, from approximately $1.6 billion to $4.4 billion, and accounted for nearly 25% of net inflows into the RWA industry. As demand for verifiable, asset-backed securities that can travel across digital … Read more
As it increases access to gold loan and non-gold loan services, Manipal Fintech has made its physical debut with the opening of its first branch office in Bengaluru. The new office is intended to integrate digital procedures with in-person support, according to the company, which is supported by The Manipal Group. When customers visit the … Read more