The Panama Papers trial, which concluded on Friday, has once again brought the topic of tax havens into focus. Here are things you need to know about them ...
Woman in Singapore starts petition to ban electric shock collars for animal training in SG
SINGAPORE: Earlier this month, the Ministry of National Development said that the National Parks Board (NParks) would release guidelines concerning aversive animal training devices, including electric ...
Singapore Home Project Gets Few Buyers in Weekend of Tepid Sales
A private residential project in Singapore sold just three out of its 59 units put on the market last weekend, in yet another sign of the country’s cooling property sector.
Win tickets to HSBC SVNS Singapore, autographed balls, F&B vouchers
Prizes: Each winner will receive a pair of tickets to the HSBC SVNS in Singapore and food and beverage vouchers worth $30. Five winners out of the 20 will also get an autographed ball and F&B vouchers ...
Ex-gang member who fled Singapore by boat after beating up 2 victims pleads guilty
SINGAPORE — Unwilling to face his crimes, Loh Ping Huang, 50, decided to flee Singapore by paying a Malaysian boatman S$6,000. He managed to evade detection and escape to Malaysia and Vietnam, where ...
Do MDH, Everest masala cause cancer? Why have Hong Kong, Singapore banned some Indian spices? Explained
Hong Kong has banned three MDH and one Everest-branded spice powder, and Singapore has banned Everest's Fish curry masala. They allege the presence of ethylene oxide at levels surpassing permissible ...
Flexible work arrangement guidelines can be a chance to improve HR practices in Singapore, says expert
More help will be given to firms to upgrade their human resource practices so employees can better use flexible work arrangements.
Tim Cook boosts Apple campus investment to US$250 million for Singapore AI talent expansion
Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced plans to increase investment in the Ang Mo Kio campus, eyeing to expand the AI talent pool of the country.
After Singapore, Hong Kong Bans Sale Of MDH, Everest Spices Alleging Presence Of Cancer-Causing Chemicals
After Singapore, Hong Kong has banned the sale of popular Indian spice brands MDH Pvt. and Everest Food Products Pvt. due to the alleged presence of the carcinogenic pesticide ethylene oxide in ...
Singapore – Requests For Flexible Work – Can Employers Say “No”?
The Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangement take effect from 1 December 2024. The Guidelines require Singapore employers to fairly consider formal requests from employees for flexible work ...
Woman in S’pore obeyed online boyfriend and opened bank account used in Internet love scam
A married woman entered into a relationship with a man she met online, and agreed to open a bank account on his behalf.
SCB Julius Baer appoints new CEO
SCB Julius Baer Securities, the wealth management joint venture between Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) and Julius Baer, has appointed Peerapong Jirasevijinda as its new chief executive officer, effective ...
Analysts prefer DBS over peers, see higher DPS for FY2024
While his DPS forecast for 1QFY2024 to 3QFY2024 is 54 cents, he sees a slightly higher DPS of 60 cents for 4QFY2024, leading to a full-year DPS estimate of $2.22.
DBS signs S$100 million loan to green UK bus fleet
ComfortDelGro Corporation, a Singapore-based multinational transport operator, has secured a S$100 million (US$73.47 million) financing facility to decarbonize its bus fleet in the United Kingdom.
Singapore’s Changi loses crown as world’s best airport
Doha's Hamad International Airport has dethroned Singapore's Changi to claim the title of world's best airport this year, as voted by Skytrax, a British airline and airport review and ranking site.
Lyrids meteor shower over Singapore: What it is and when to watch it
The Lyrids meteor shower is one of the oldest known meteor showers, with its first recorded sight dating back to 687 BC by the Chinese. Named after the constellation Lyra, the Lyrids are known for its ...