New Singapore anti-terror law can order media blackout

SINGAPORE – Singapore has introduced a law that gives the police special powers during terrorist attacks, including widely banning journalists and members of the public from reporting on the scene. The law, which took effect on Wednesday, has the power ... ( read original story ...)

UOB Indonesia announces Painting of the Year competition

The first Painting of the Year competition was held in Singapore in 1982 and began in Indonesia in 2011. UOB Indonesia president director Kevin Lam said art plays an important role in enriching people’s lives while also strengthening community ties. ( read original story ...)

U.S.-China trade fears halt soybean imports

Singapore/Beijing | Reuters — China’s purchases of U.S. soybeans have come to a grinding halt, trade and industry sources say, as fears of further action by Beijing to curb imports of U.S. crops following last week’s anti-dumping move on sorghum ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Crime Busters Tackle 1MDB to Penny Stocks: QuickTake

At stake is the Southeast Asian nation’s reputation as a safe -- and responsible -- hub for finance and business. 1. Is white-collar crime a particular problem? Singapore ranks among the least corrupt nations globally, but it’s surrounded by countries ... ( read original story ...)

ICO boom threatens Singapore’s VC scene

With a strong pipeline of ICOs in the city, analysts question the future role of venture capital firms. Venture capital activity in Singapore will remain robust for the rest of 2018 due to the launch of more early-stage (seed and Series A) corporate ... ( read original story ...)

Shophouses’ rising yields lure Singapore’s ultra wealthy

“With a positive outlook for residential, commercial and hospitality property sectors, shophouses which are hybrids of these sectors, could continue to appeal to boutique investors,” she added. Colliers Singapore and JLL Singapore are still actively ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Shares May Reverse Monday’s Losses

The Singapore stock market has moved lower in two of three trading days since the end of the two-day winning streak in which it had added more than 15 points or 0.4 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,560-point plateau although it ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore invites new business models for moneylending

It will issue licenses for up to 16 outlets that will implement their business models. The Ministry of Law (MinLaw) called for proposals to pilot new business models for moneylending in order to "better protect borrowers through business-led improvements ... ( read original story ...)

Tel Aviv, Singapore bourses partner to attract tech companies

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - The Tel Aviv and Singapore stock exchanges have partnered up to allow technology and healthcare companies to list and raise money on both markets simultaneously. The focus will be on Israeli technology and biomed companies seeking to ... ( read original story ...)