VanEck strategy advisor Gabor Gurbacs says Bitcoin-friendly El Salvador could become the “Singapore of the Americas” and expects a wave of new investment capital and immigration to flow into the ...
Woman transfers $400 to Thai bank account for ‘Singapore Pools ticket’ after seeing Facebook post, gets scammed
It is not something she is proud of. A woman lost $400 after responding to a Facebook post and wants to share what happened so others don't fall for the same scam. "I know it is embarrassing that I ...
Bitcoin-friendly El Salvador can become the ‘Singapore of the Americas’: VanEck advisor
VanEck strategy advisor Gabor Gurbacs says Bitcoin-friendly El Salvador could become the “Singapore of the Americas” and expects a wave of new investment capital and immigration to flow into the ...
Woman shocked after getting letter that says UOB will close her accounts
The letter, which was a computer-generated one that does not require a signature, has the heading “CLOSURE OF UOB ACCOUNTS.” In it, Ms Goh was informed that by November 15, 2023, the bank will be ...
Singapore home prices rebound in property boom that won’t quit
Singapore home prices rebounded more than expected in the third quarter, a sign of how resilient the market remains despite government intervention and fragile economic conditions. ( read original story ...)
IRAS warns public of scammers sending fake tax notices
SINGAPORE: The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has issued a warning to the public... The post IRAS warns public of scammers sending fake tax notices appeared first on The Independent Sing ...
China’s Salvoes Spur New Focus on Geopolitical Investing
Bloomberg’s New Economy Forum returns to Singapore Nov. 8-10 as the world’s most influential leaders gather to address critical issues facing the global economy. This year’s theme, “Embracing ...
Four Singapore opposition parties form ‘The Coalition’ partnership
Four Singapore opposition parties have united in a non-formal partnership called "The Coalition", in hope of stronger voter appeal at the next General Election.
Commentary: Forward SG report envisages a more inclusive Singapore – but the country must stay competitive
Greater assurance and collectivism are the way forward for Singapore, but we must also strive to sustain competitiveness, says Terence Ho of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
Singapore’s Armored Vehicles: The Next-Generation Transformation
Some critical lessons – including Singapore’s vision for unmanned assets – can be gleaned from the changes on display in the SAF’s newest armored military vehicles.
Singapore updates COVID-19 vaccine advisory, recommends new dose about a year after last shot
In anticipation of higher demand for the updated vaccines, the operating hours for all Joint Testing and Vaccination Centres will be extended on Saturdays from Nov 4 to Dec 2.
Indian origin man convicted of injuring compatriot who died in a Singapore hospital
An Indian-origin man in Singapore has been found guilty of causing harm to a compatriot who later died from his injuries. The man, Sakthivel Sivasuria ...
Singapore: Indian man gets 16-year jail time for raping student
A Singapore court has reportedly sentenced a 26-year-old Indian national to 16 years imprisonment and 12 strokes of the cane for raping a university student on May 4, 2019.
Singapore supports humanitarian aid, calls for civilian lives to be protected in Gaza, says Ambassador to UN
Singapore has expressed its support for the efforts of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to sustain the flow of humanitarian aid and calls for all innocent civilian lives to be ...
The Singapore Dream no longer just the ‘5Cs’ but leading purposeful lives, says DPM Wong
The "Singapore Dream" is no longer solely about material success — it now encompasses fulfilment, meaning and purpose in people’s lives, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday (Oct 27).
UOB’s third-quarter net profit fell approximately 1.4% year-on-year
Notably, the bank highlighted increased provisions for credit and other losses as a primary reason for the slightly lower-than-expected profit.