The 70-year-old victim divulged his bank credentials to a scammer after being told his computer had been hacked and his bank accounts were used for illegal activities.
Spices exports of $2.5 bn face the risk of losses
If China, influenced by actions in Hong Kong and ASEAN based on the precedents set by Singapore, decides to implement similar measures, Indian spice exports could see a dramatic downturn. The ...
Virtual Internet Announces Virtual 5G Express
Virtual Internet has announced Virtual 5G Express, a new App that complements the V5G platform and extends the Virtual Internet Global 5G Cloud based service.
Tampines is Singapore’s most well-connected regional centre, says new book on urbanisation
SINGAPORE – How successful Singapore’s regionalism project ... according to Global Positioning System data from the mobile phones of residents in those areas. Polycentricity refers to the clustering ...
Singapore eyes cruise service as it looks to cross pre-Covid visitor arrivals from India
To achieve its goal of returning to pre-Covid tourist arrivals from India, Singapore Tourism Board is working with trade partners, media relations, and influencers. Recognising Bollywood's influence in generating interest in destinations,
AI in Class Divides Opinion as Singapore Universities Embrace Technology
The rise of AI in class has Singapore's universities buzzing, but not everyone is convinced! ? Some students are all in on this high-tech revolution, while others are questioning its place in ...
Singapore cargo ship refloated after going aground off Japanese island
Footage has emerged of a Singapore-controlled general cargo ship aground off Japan. The 14,300-dwt Sun Brave (built 2015) got stuck just after midday on 26 April off the rocky west coast of Nakado island in the Kurushima Kaikyo Strait near the city of Imabari, VesselTracker reported. The ship had 19 seafarers on board at the ...
K-pop idol Onew to hold solo fan meet in Singapore in July
SINGAPORE – Shinee’s Onew will be in Singapore once again after a performance here in April – this time, for a fan meet on July 21. The fan meet is part of the South Korean pop idol’s Guess! Asia tour, which will start in Seoul on May 17.
PM Lee says Singapore risks ‘serious trouble’ if it becomes ‘ordinary’ in final key speech
Lee Hsien Loong says Singapore needs the 'right politics' to succeed in his speech ahead of his handover of power to Lawrence Wong on May 15 In his Labour Day speech, Lee warns against Singapore ...
Lee Asks Singapore to Rally Behind His Successor in Last Address
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong called on Singaporeans to rally behind his successor as he prepares to step aside later this month after a two decades-long stint in power.
Unveiling the Future of Finance: Coinremitter on Crypto Payments
Coinremitter release guide, outlining the potential impact of crypto payments on finance, highlighting opportunities and challenges for wider ...
PM Lee’s last major speech before handover: How to overcome a ‘very challenging period’ for Singapore with 3 fundamentals
SINGAPORE — Looking into the future, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Wednesday (May 1) that while he sees dark clouds on the horizon, there are also many opportunities, and Singapore has strong fundamentals and strengths that its people should ...
Community response leaders in Singapore to begin training to deal with climate crises
Community emergency response leaders in Singapore will begin training to deal with climate emergencies such as extreme heatwaves and extensive flooding. The People's Association and Singapore Red Cross have signed an agreement allowing community volunteers to travel to countries where such disasters have struck.
A sense of ‘satisfaction and completeness’ at Singapore’s achievements, says PM Lee in final speech
SINGAPORE — As he prepares to hand over Singapore "in good order" to his successor, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he feels "a sense of satisfaction and completeness".
HSBC’s Noel Quinn ends 37-year CEO dream with surprise departure
Unlike some rival CEOs at companies that have private jets, Quinn often flies commercial for his regular trips.
Commentary: Recreation is serious business in Singapore
Recreational spaces play a very important role in fostering stronger social ties among residents, says Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy’s Woo Jun Jie.