The Series C/D gap with China is back after a brief lull in 2021-22, says the Southeast Asia Internet Report 2023.
Wealth is Flooding into Singapore. Will Private Client Work Provide Sustainable Returns?
Lawyers say the decades Singapore has dedicated to building and finessing its systems, regulations, and image as a hub for financial services, technology and innovation as well as dispute resolution, ...
Total of 29 passengers in India miss Scoot flight to Singapore that departed earlier than original schedule
A Scoot flight that was headed towards Singapore from Amritsar, India, on Wednesday (Jan 18) departed four hours earlier, leaving 29 passengers behind.
Nine men helping with police probe into rioting case at Changi migrant workers’ dorm in Singapore
Nine men aged between 24 and 54 are assisting with investigations into an alleged case of rioting at a migrant workers’ dormitory in Changi, the police ...
Drivers who cut queues show ‘little respect’ for other road users, says Singapore motoring body
The issue of queue-cutting was highlighted by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority as it warned of heavy traffic at the Singapore-Malaysia border during peak travel periods.
DBS remains Singapore’s most valuable brand
Singapore brands ranked within the world’s 500 most valuable brands are shining through the overcast of the global tech downturn and posted double-digit percentage growth in their brand values, ...
Crypto Trading Giant QCP Capital Expects Fed to Be Irate as Financial Conditions Ease
The recent risk revival in traditional markets and cryptocurrencies may not sustain because the U.S. central bank is still fighting inflation, the Singapore-based crypto options trading firm said.
Losses from crypto ransomware shrink 40% as victims stop paying
Ransomware lifespans have dropped, from an average of 153 active days in 2021 to 70 in 2022. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s GIC Says China Policy on Big Tech Has Become Clearer
The regulatory uncertainty caused by years of Chinese government crackdowns on the country’s technology giants has started to clear, potentially easing the way for wary investors, according to ...
Best Credit Card Promotions in Singapore (Jan 2023): Citibank, UOB, DBS
Citibank Apple Watch SE, $380 eCapitaVoucher or $350 Cash $500 (within 30 days) 31 Jan 2023 Standard Chartered $320 cash, Apple Watch SE, or Everdesk+ Lite Black $500 (within 30 days) 26 Jan 2023 ...
Man gets 14 months’ jail for role in stealing over S$100,000 in coins from HDB car park water dispensing machines
Coins used as payment at water dispensing machines in Housing and Development Board (HDB) car parks. Customers use the water to wash their cars.
Losses from crypto ransomware shrinks 40% as victims stop paying
The amount of losses incurred from cryptocurrency-related ransomware attacks plunged 40 per cent last year as victims increasingly refuse to pay the extortionists. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore-based crypto unicorn Amber Group slashes Hong Kong workforce, SCMP reports
Singapore-based digital asset manager Amber Group has cut its Hong Kong staff by half to 40 to weather a slump in cryptocurrency prices and a cascade of bankruptcies in the industry.
I flew on the world’s longest flight in business class and thought the 18-hour trip from Singapore to New York was nearly flawless
Though it was long, I wouldn't hesitate to make the trek again if it included Singapore Airlines' huge lounger and delicious food.
IMDA investigating virtual telco Gorilla for halting mobile services without seeking its approval
The authorities are investigating Gorilla Mobile for not seeking the necessary approval before halting their mobile services, after the virtual telco earlier announced that it was stopping its mobile ...
Singapore shares track Wall Street losses; STI down 0.4%
SINGAPORE shares finished trading lower on Thursday (Jan 19), after Wall Street clocked overnight losses following softer economic readings that sparked recession worries. Read more at The Business ...