Global review of freshwater species finds a quarter of them are threatened with extinction. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 coming to Singapore on March 6
The sequel has overtaken American film Inside Out 2 (2024) to become the highest-grossing animated film globally. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Review Group’s measures can help ‘break the inertia’ of IPOs vs liquidity, says Clifford Lee of DBS
They can't always say there's no IPO because there's no supply; there's no supply because there's no demand and round and round' ...
Singapore and Hong Kong lead Asia’s drive to cash in on crypto boom
Singapore and Hong Kong are the front-runners in a push by Asian governments to become cryptocurrency hubs as they look to capitalise on the global resurgence of the sector thanks to the support of US ...
Robinhood to Introduce Crypto Products in Singapore This Year: Bloomberg
Trading platform Robinhood (HOOD) plans to introduce crypto products in Singapore this year pending the completion of its purchase of crypto exchange Bitstamp, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. Robinhood ...
Equities market review group targeting ‘mid-sized but good-sized’ companies to list in Singapore
The sizing [of the EQDP] is based on consultations with industry stakeholders, and we thought $5 billion will be a good start,” says Minister Chee Hong Tat at the Feb 21 media briefing.
Ask The Finance Minister 2025
Second Minister of Finance Indranee Rajah responds to burning questions from Singaporeans in an insightful discussion after the 2025 Budget speech.
Lost your phone? Here’s what happens once it’s brought to the Singapore police
SINGAPORE: Have you ever been contacted by the police to collect a lost item? Or perhaps found something and dropped it off at a police station? Ever wondered what happens next? W ... ( read original story ...)
Kranji Crescent fire in Singapore finally put out after 4 days, confirms SCDF
A fire that broke out at a recycling centre's warehouse in Kranji on Feb 19 has been extinguished after a four-day battle, said the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) on Feb 23.
More reports of found property made to police in 2024; slightly over half traced to owners
Police tap AI-powered optical cameras, robots and automated processes to trace owners. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Private property residents cheer news of climate vouchers and ageing-friendly fittings
A subsidised home enhancement scheme for seniors was also extended to those in private property. Under the Enhancement for Active Seniors (Ease) programme, seniors are able to install a range of ... ( read original story ...)
Wee Ee Cheong raises UOB stake after FY2024 record net profit
OVER the five trading sessions from Feb 14 to Feb 20, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks, leading to a net institutional outflow of S$217 million, reversing the net inflow of S$63 million over the preceding five sessions.
Hong Kong and Singapore lead Asia’s drive to cash in on crypto boom
Hong Kong and Singapore are the front-runners in a push by Asian governments to become cryptocurrency hubs as they look to capitalise on the global resurgence of the sector thanks to the support of US ...
Girl taken to hospital after her foot is trapped in escalator at Singapore mall
SINGAPORE: A child was taken to hospital after being freed from an escalator at a shopping mall in Buangkok on Saturday (Feb 22).
Me and My Money: How a young man from rural England became Standard Chartered CIO
Mr Steve Brice never regretted taking the leap during the Asian Financial Crisis. Read more at straitstimes.com.
How Gen Z and millennials can build their retirement nest eggs
Not by investing too conservatively into fixed income instruments, says DBS Bank. Read more at straitstimes.com.