Ransomware cases climbed 54% last year to 137, with small and midsize businesses the most common victims, and cybercriminals are targeting critical Internet of Things devices in such attacks that can ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Rules Out Indoor Mask Requirements
It is the first time in more than two years that the Southeast Asian city is not required to wear masks indoors. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to curb crypto leveraged bets, impose suitability tests
Regulators in Singapore said they may implement consumer protections for crypto investors, which could include suitability tests, curbs on leverage trading and credit facilities. ( read original story ...)
Singapore loosens work visa rules in bid to attract more foreign talent
Singapore announced on Monday that it will be loosening work visa rules in order to attract more foreign talent and bounce back from the COVID pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s NWC to develop new wage guidelines
Singapore's National Wages Council (NWC) is scheduled to convene this week to come up with the annual guidelines on wage and employment-related issues. In an announcement from the Ministry of Manpower ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore says retail investors seem ‘irrationally oblivious’ to crypto risks, plans tougher rules
The Monetary Authority of Singapore regards cryptocurrencies as "highly hazardous" for retail investors, says its managing director Ravi Menon. ( read original story ...)
Taylor Maritime moves to take full control of Singapore’s Grindrod Shipping
London-listed Taylor Maritime Investments (TMI) is looking to fully take over Singapore-based Grindrod Shipping. The Ed Buttery-led bulker owner has submitted a non-binding offer of $26 per share in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is exploring restricting retail access to cryptocurrencies: MAS chief Ravi Menon
The regulator is looking at making it harder for the public to buy crypto, but will not ban such trading activities. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
COVID rules: Almost half of Singapore residents will still wear masks in malls – poll
The survey findings were released on the day when the rule on optional mask-wearing in most indoor settings takes effect. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Moves To Tighten Cryptocurrency Regulations
Singapore’s central bank is planning to introduce new regulations that will make it harder for retail investors to trade cryptocurrencies. Ravi Menon, managing director of the Monetary Authority of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Industrial Production disappointed in July – UOB
Senior Economist at UOB Group Alvin Liew comments on the latest Industrial Production figures in Singapore. Key Takeaways “Singapore’s industrial production (IP) came in below ... ( read original story ...)
Investors ‘Irrationally Oblivious’ to Crypto Trading Risks: Singapore’s Financial Regulator
In hopes of limiting high risk in the crypto sector, Singapore is looking to make it more difficult for retail investors to join the market. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: ‘Crypto Is Hazardous for Retail Investors’
Customers “seem to be irrationally oblivious about the risks of cryptocurrency trading,” a key regulator said. ( read original story ...)
Indian-Origin Woman Get 6 Months Jail Term For Cheating Bank In Singapore
A 29-year-old Indian origin single mother was on Monday sentenced to six months jail for cheating Citibank by submitting forged documents to secure loans. Kiran Kaur was jobless and facing financial ... ( read original story ...)
All fuel pump prices in Singapore rise to match increases by Caltex, Shell
SINGAPORE - All fuel pump prices here have gone up, after Shell and Caltex raised diesel by seven cents and petrol by three cents a litre on Wednesday (Aug 24).On Monday (Aug 29) afternoon, SPC became ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore introduces new work visa rules to woo foreign talent
Singapore on Monday announced new work visa rules to woo foreign talent as the Asian financial hub looks to bolster its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)