For about a year, a five-year-old girl and her younger brother were made to live in the bathroom of a one-room flat, naked, and only let out for meals or ...
Singapore’s US$2 billion fintech Nium eyes US IPO in two years
Singapore payments company Nium Pte aims to break even in time for a US initial public offering within two years, a positive signal for Southeast Asia’s struggling startup ecosystem.
Edwin Tong: Singapore Govt dedicated to uplifting standards of Singapore football
Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, reaffirmed the government's unwavering dedication to improving Singapore football. The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) is currently ...
Vietnam-Singapore trade and investment likely to flourish
Is it feasible for Singaporean investors to invest all foreign capital in Vietnam’s market? How much time is required to open a bank account, the duration from preparing the application dossier to ...
Singapore regulators propose mandatory climate reporting for listed and large non-listed companies
A committee formed by two of Singapore’s top regulators are seeking public feedback on the move. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore expands tax incentives for single-family offices
The central bank will make adjustments in five areas of the tax incentives landscape for SFOs. The Monetary Authority of Singapore will broaden the scope of its tax incentives for single-family ...
HCLTech celebrates 43 years in Singapore
HCLTech, a leading global technology company, recently marked 43 years of operations in Singapore, supercharging progress for clients and communities in the region. Reinforcing its commitment to the ...
Singapore’s MAS posts $23 billion net loss
The Monetary Authority of Singapore's loss for the year ended March 31 marks the central bank's second consecutive year of net losses.
International school in Thailand worth close to $1.35 billion turns Singapore CEO into multi-millionaire
Demand from Chinese students to attend SISB, originally called the Singapore International School of Bangkok, has soared. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s fight against inflation still on amid uncertain growth outlook -c.bank
Singapore's central bank warned on Wednesday of weak near-term growth for one of Asia's top financial hubs and said its fight against rising prices was not yet over, even as it lowered its 2023 ...
COTE Korean Steakhouse To Open First International Outpost In Singapore In Late 2023
COTE Korean Steakhouse, awarded Michelin stars at both its New York and Miami locations, will be opening its first international outpost in Singapore later this year.
MAS to adjust tax incentives to encourage single family offices to invest ‘more purposefully’ in Singapore
The changes include recognising a broader range of investments in Singapore as well as overseas climate-related investments.
New study ranks Singapore as best state in the world, 22 spots ahead of US
Singapore is the highest functioning state in the world, according to a 2022 Stateness Index report by German researchers. About the study: The Stateness Index measures "stateness" and state quality through aggregated and disaggregated data to advance performance comparison and policy analysis.
Sigfox-owner Unabiz signs cellular IoT deal with Soracom; seeks $100m funding
UnaBiz has signed with KDDI-owned Soracom to resell cellular IoT via operator partners; it is also seeking a new $100m Series C round, say reports.
UPDATE 1-India in talks to supply green hydrogen to EU, Singapore -sources
NEW DELHI, July 5 (Reuters) - India has discussed a possible deal to supply more than 11 million metric tons a year of green hydrogen to the European Union and Singapore, who in turn would invest in ...
MAS posts record net loss of S$30.8 billion amid rise in Singapore dollar, higher interest expenses
MAS says it made a “small” investment gain on the country’s official foreign reserves but this was outweighed by a rising Sing dollar and higher interest expenses.