It’s also that of Arthur Hayes, who appeared on the crypto scene before SBF, got sidelined, and is now poised to return to it. The parallels are all the more remarkable because so much else in their ...
Modern services get boost to create 100,000 jobs, as Singapore strengthens its business hub status
SINGAPORE’S “modern services” will get a boost under the new Services 2030 strategy that aims to create over 100,000 jobs, following similar visions outlined last year for manufacturing and trade.
‘Albatross file’ with details of top-level talks before Singapore separated from Malaysia to be declassified, released publicly
The Government has agreed to declassify and release documents in Dr Goh Keng Swee’s "famous Albatross file”, Minister of State for Communications and Information Janil Puthucheary said in Parliament ...
Singapore’s Keppel completes $3.34 bln sale of unit to Sembmarine
Singapore's Keppel Corp said on Tuesday that Sembcorp Marine (Sembmarine) has completed a S$4.50 billion ($3.34 billion) buyout of its offshore & marine unit after receiving the necessary shareholder ...
Shoe recycling exposé raises questions about waste management in Singapore
An investigation by Reuters tracked shoes donated for recycling in Singapore to Indonesia where they were being re-sold in flea markets. A sub-contractor was blamed. Critics say the exposé could ...
Singapore looking at removing harmful app-store content, age classification for online games
Speaking during her ministry's Committee of Supply debate, Teo said that apps with harmful content, depicting explicit sexual activities or inciting violence, remain a concern, especially for children ...
Singapore to develop tech talent in key areas, help firms defend against cyber risks
THE Singapore government is ramping up efforts to grow a workforce skilled in key areas of technology as it looks to meet future demand for a fast-growing digital economy. Read more at The Business ...
Singapore announces new 5G projects in EV manufacturing, river cleaning
The new 5G applications will enhance workplace safety and allow workers to take on higher-value roles, says Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information Janil Puthucheary.
Singapore to launch blueprint, advisory panel for digital infrastructure
THE Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) is developing a roadmap for Singapore’s long-term ambitions for its connectivity infrastructure. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore rental car hirer charged S$300 for scratch that was just bird poop (Video)
A rental car hirer recently got charged hundreds for a scratch on the side of the car door that was actually bird poop.
Singapore vows to keep economy competitive despite global headwinds
SINGAPORE - Even as the economic landscape becomes more challenging, Singapore will spare no effort to remain a competitive global business hub, said Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong on ...
UOB allegedly demands fraud victim to pay for unauthorized transactions and freezes bank account
The Online Citizen Asia UOB allegedly demands fraud victim to pay for unauthorized transactions and freezes bank account Consumer Watch ...
Singapore to grant first conditional approval for proposals to import low-carbon electricity ‘soon’
More than 20 proposals have been received under the Energy Market Authority’s requests for proposals, said Second Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng.
How Singapore artiste Benjamin Kheng went from freelancer to business owner
Benjamin Kheng shared that he had to place his ego and pride aside – what did he really need to do? How are his finances now? Find out.
Ho Ching pleased with ChatGPT calling Singapore an “overachiever” even as the chatbot calls the Govt “authoritarian”
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s wife, Ho Ching, appears to be among those who have been won over by the AI language model ChatGPT and has proudly shared one of the responses the chatbot ...
Services 2030 strategy to help Singapore grow modern services, create 100,000 new jobs
SINGAPORE aims to grow the value-added (VA) from “modern services” by at least 50 per cent and create more than 100,000 additional jobs within this decade, Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong ...