The victim's wife caught the man allegedly stealing her husband's bag from the overhead compartment while he was asleep.
Hyperlocal deliveries fuel 300% stock rise for Shopee owner Sea
The e-commerce giant's little-known logistics operation is powered by an army of homemakers, students and retirees.
‘Disturbing, unacceptable’: Singapore on Israel’s plan to expand military operations in Gaza
Singapore also reiterated its call for an immediate ceasefire and for Hamas to release all remaining hostages "immediately and unconditionally".
Singapore’s biggest corporate scandal – the criminal trial of Hyflux founder Olivia Lum and five others starts on Moday (Aug 11)
Hyflux trial starts Monday, nearly three years after charges, Olivia Lum faces charges for omitting key Tuaspring project details.
Singapore Turns 60, Embraces New Challenges in Uncertain World
Singapore’s National Day celebrations have played a crucial role in shaping its national identity, as it has weathered global headwinds. TaiwanPlus was at the celebration and spoke to some locals ...
Singapore arrests four Chinese nationals linked to housebreaking syndicate
The arrests follow a joint police operation and a one-day manhunt, with the men being found in various locations from a forested area to a mall and a hotel.
Singapore ‘deeply concerned’ about Israel’s plan to expand military operations in Gaza: MFA
This is a dangerous and unacceptable course of action that will lead to more mass displacement of civilians and exacerbate the already dire humanitarian crisis, says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
DBS shares hit record-high after Q2 profit beats forecast on strong wealth fees, trading income
The bank declared an interim dividend of 60 cents a share and a capital return dividend of 15 cents a share. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore raises salary limits for foreign skilled workers looking for work visa
Singapore has announced that the minimum qualifying wage for skilled foreign workers would be increased starting next month.
Trump’s 100% semiconductor tariffs may hit chipmakers in Singapore, other S-E Asia nations
Advanced chips used in AI may escape President Donald Trump’s proposed sky-high tariffs, but legacy chips that are made in Singapore and other South-east Asian countries like Malaysia and the ...
Singapore stock exchange seeks listings and deals for growth
Singapore’s fortunes have diverged from some other exchanges in the region, which have recorded high growth. Hong Kong’s stock exchange recently said it had 208 companies in its IPO pipeline, an ...
After years of delays, Singapore’s biggest corporate scandal trial starts tomorrow
SINGAPORE, Aug 10 — The trial of Hyflux founder and former chief executive Olivia Lum Ooi Lin, former chief financial officer Cho Wee Peng, and several former board members will finally start tomorrow ...
Man arrested for allegedly stealing from business class passenger on Singapore-bound flight
SINGAPORE: A 25-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a passenger's bag in the business class section of a flight to Singapore. The police said they were alerted to the case at about 5 ...
Singapore celebrates success on 60th anniversary but challenges loom ahead
While Singapore will bask in some success this weekend, once the flags are taken down and the SG60 merchandise is removed from the shelves, the island-nation will get back to work and begin ...
Singapore bank UOB’s second-quarter net profit drops 6%, misses forecast
Singapore's United Overseas Bank, or UOB, reported on Thursday a 6% drop in net profit in the second quarter from a year earlier, the first fall since the first quarter of 2024, mainly due to lower ...
UOB lowers outlook on tariff impact after 6% drop in Q2 profit; shares fall 1.8%
UOB declared an interim dividend of 85 cents per share and special dividend of 50 cents per share. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.