As part of the enhanced parental leave policies, maternity leave has been extended to 26 weeks, while paternity leave was increased to eight weeks.
Assets involved in money laundering case balloons to $1.8b: Prosecutors
The police have taken control of more than $1.8 billion in assets as they continue to investigate one of the largest money laundering cases in Singapore, prosecutors told the High Court on Tuesday.
Former MAS Chair and Finance Minister Who Called Crypto “Highly Risky” Elected as Singapore President
Notably, in 2021, Shanmugaratnam, in his role as MAS chair, cautioned Singapore users about the high volatility and risk associated with crypto assets as investment products. During his tenure, Singapore's financial regulator observed the 2022 crypto ...
Singapore retail sales up 1.1% in July
SINGAPORE’S retail sales grew for the sixth straight month, rising 1.1 per cent on year in July and picking up slightly from the revised 1 per cent growth recorded in June, Department of Statistics ...
Best Denki Singapore: Your Electronics Destination!
Best Denki is a renowned electronics store chain in Singapore, and finding the right Best Denki store in the city-state can be crucial for a seamless shopping experience. In this article, we’ll ...
Singapore is obsessed with getting robots to serve you. Here’s where you can find them.
Singapore has been pushing hard to fit robots into its society and workforce in recent years. It's started putting robots in policing roles, cleaning jobs, retail work, and hotel services. Here are five industries the country is hoping to fill with robots,
Baby bonus, CDA in Singapore (Sep 2023): Payout details and how to register
Who are eligible for the enhanced Baby Bonus Scheme? What about the Child Development Account (CDA)? Here's what you need to know.
Singapore’s central bank bans ex-Goldman banker Ng for life over 1MDB
Singapore's central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), said on Tuesday that it had issued a lifetime ban against Ng Chong Hwa, the former managing director of Goldman Sachs (Singapore) embroiled in the 1MDB scandal.
Heart of the Matter – Presidential Election: What do voters think about politics in Singapore?
When Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam ended his presidential race with a landslide victory of 70.4 per cent, political analysts expressed their surprise, calling the win "unthinkable" and "remarkable". What do the results say about how the Singaporean voter thinks?
Asia Oil & Gas Latest: Refining ‘Crying Out’ for Investment
which entered its second day in Singapore. Attendees at APPEC by S&P Global Commodity Insights will also have an opportunity to reflect on Russia’s war in Ukraine, and the transition away from fossil ...
Best credit card promotions in Singapore (September to October 2023): Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB, and more
Are you a Singapore Airlines (SIA) loyalist ... You can apply for these cards no matter your gender. The POSB Everyday Card is a straightforward cash rebates card with no minimum spend. You can apply ...
Finally cracking US market: What Singapore’s Osim learnt from a US$77m deal setback
The unsuccessful venture during its first foray into America taught the company the importance of having the right local partners. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Retail Sales Growth Improves Slightly
Singapore's retail sales growth accelerated somewhat in July, data from the Department of Statistics showed on Tuesday. Retail sales ...
Singapore Rapper Given Six Weeks’ Jail Over Racial Comments
A Singapore rapper who has accused authorities of racism was handed a six-week jail term on Tuesday over his social media posts including a video criticising an actor in brownface and comments ...
Singapore laundering case exposes gaps in illicit money defenses
A Singapore money laundering probe involving more than $1 billion is shining a light on fund flows from abroad.
Singapore retail sales rise 1.1% in July, less than expected
Sales of food and beverage services rose 6.5 per cent in July on a year-on-year basis, lower than the 7.2 per cent growth in June and the 15.3 per cent rise in April. Food caterers saw their takings ...