Muhammad Izal, 34, had been charged in Singapore for immigration offences on four previous occasions and was deported in May last year.
Singapore may block takeovers, review past buyouts on national security grounds
The new bill, if passed, would require buyers to get approval before holdings in “designated entities” reach significant thresholds including 25 per cent or 50 per cent.
Almost all Singapore households have internet access, smartphone ownership at 97%
Most Singaporeans agree digital technology has made their lives easier, but are wary of risks like misinformation and scams.
Singapore’s wealthiest are the most unhappy in Asia with their current state of work-life balance—survey
SINGAPORE: The wealthy in Singapore are the least satisfied with the amount of work-life balance... The post Singapore’s wealthiest are the most unhappy in Asia with their current state of work-life b ...
Singapore May Review Past Takeovers on National Security Grounds
Singapore’s government will get powers to block takeovers of key entities, including those that act against national security interests and change ownership or control in the two years before a ...
Singapore will light up green ahead of Prince of Wales’ Earthshot Prize ceremony
The illuminated Singapore skyline follows a similar activation at Boston City Hall to mark the arrival of the second-annual Earthshot Awards in 2022.
Singapore: Asian Banking Magnet
Singapore has cemented its position as Asia’s top financial center, according to the Global Financial Centers Index produced by Z/Yen Partners. In September, the GFCI placed Singapore first in Asia, ...
Top Stock Market Highlights of the Week: Singapore Post, US Federal Reserve and DBS Group
Welcome to this week’s edition of top stock market highlights. Singapore Post, or SingPost, is expanding its integrated logistics network with the acquisition of Border Express (BEX) for a maximum ...
Hours-long disruption to Singapore public hospitals’ websites caused by DDoS attack
The DDoS attacks are continuing and there may be "occasional disruptions" in internet services, says Singapore health tech agency Synapxe.
Singapore tops list of world’s richest countries
The rankings underline Singapore's remarkable economic might and exceptional financial standing in the global landscape ...
Singapore Police Issue Warning Over WhatsApp Phishing Scam
Singapore's police force have issued a warning in relation to a new variant of a phishing scam that involves hackers taking over a victim's WhatsApp account and contacts.
Private tutor in Singapore gets more than four years’ jail for molesting male students at their homes during tuition lessons
A private tutor molested his male students, then between 10 and 12 years old, during their tuition lessons when he was alone with each boy separately at ...
UOB saw credit card applications rise by 45% after Taylor Swift pre-sale; plans to have two global partnerships a year
To be sure, the bank saw 45% growth in its daily application submissions for its credit cards after the announcement of pre-sale tickets for Taylor Swift’s six concerts in Singapore. Debit cards saw a ...
After Taylor Swift, UOB plans 2 global partnerships yearly to ride on concert fever
UOB is planning two global partnerships in the entertainment space every year, as it taps the segment to drive acquisition and spending across its retail business. Read more at The Business Times.
UOB Kay Hian maintains ‘overweight’ rating on S-REITs; remains positive on CLAR and PLife REIT
UOB Kay Hian has maintained its "overweight" rating on Singapore REITs (S-REITs) as CapitaLand Ascendas REIT A17U - UOB analyst Jonathan Koh is keeping “buy” on CLAR with a target price of $3.13 ...
Singapore: Private tutor, 57, sentenced to 53 months’ jail for molesting two of his male pupils
SINGAPORE: A private tutor who molested two of his male pupils was sentenced to 53 months’ jail on Friday. Sou Kum Choi, 57, pleaded guilty on Friday to one charge of molesting an 11-year-old boy in ...