Singapore’s education minister has confirmed that teachers are allowed to use caning to discipline unruly students in certain cases.
CMC Markets Singapore Merges Entities Ahead Of Multi-Asset Platform Launch
CMC Markets has merged its CMC Invest legal entity into its main Singapore operation, restructuring its local business ahead of a planned multi-asset platform ...
S’pore tough on financial crime but some improvements needed: Global financial watchdog report
A FATF report acknowledges Singapore's successes in combating financial crime but identifies areas for improvement in tackling money laundering and terrorist financing. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore effective in tackling financial crime including money laundering: Report
SINGAPORE - The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) found Singapore to have a competent and coordinated regime to tackle financial crime challenges in a report released on May 6. The 40-member global ...
UOB opens new $500m tech hub in Punggol Digital District with 400 staff already on site
SINGAPORE – Some 400 UOB employees have started work at Punggol Digital District (PDD), as companies begin moving into Singapore’s newest business and technology hub designed to anchor the country’s ...
Singapore was effective in tackling financial crime including money laundering: Report
SINGAPORE - The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) found Singapore to have a competent and coordinated regime to tackle financial crime challenges in a report released on May 6. The 40-member global ...
D23 Asia Fan Event Makes Singapore Debut In 2027
D23 Asia, the ultimate Disney fan event, will return in 2027, and this time, it will take place in Singapore for the first time, ...
Singapore’s framework against financial crimes such as money laundering shows marked improvement: Report
Singapore received the strongest possible outcome in the latest assessment published by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), reflecting the existence of a robust framework to combat financial ...
‘Lack of self-awareness’: Singapore recruiter hits back at criticism over ‘hungrier’ foreigners remark
A Singapore-based recruiter has responded to online criticisms over her earlier remarks that companies prefer to hire foreign workers who are "hungrier" over locals.Appearing on an episode of CNA's ...
Singapore approves caning as punishment for male school bullies
Caning will be meted out at Singaporian schools as an anti-bullying disciplinary measure for boys only when "all other measures are inadequate".
Analysts upgrade DBS, lift target price on improved forecasts, wealth franchise growth
Increased inflows into Singapore from a flight to safety and the strong Singapore dollar may benefit bank, says OCBC Group Research Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore passes laws to manage incidents on cross-border railways ahead of RTS Link’s opening
New laws in Singapore detail how cross-border incidents on the RTS Link will be managed between Singapore and Malaysia. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Flash flood in KPE slip road subsides; risk alerts for areas in Tanjong Pagar, eastern Singapore
A flash flood on the KPE slip road near Buangkok has subsided. Risk alerts were also issued for areas in Tanjong Pagar and eastern Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Singapore, Dubai, And The New Symbol Of Global Prosperity: Panama City
Singapore, Dubai, and Panama City are geographically privileged hubs for transportation, banking, and commerce. Yet only one city offers true accessibility for the average expat and investor.
Best fixed deposit rates in Singapore (May 2026)—minimum deposits from $500, rates up to 1.55%
If you think that fixed deposits are only for conservative cash-rich aunties and uncles, think again. A fixed deposit (also known as a time deposit) account is a type of bank account that pays account ...
Singapore must enable businesses to transform, workers to seize new opportunities in the ‘AI era’: Ng Chee Meng
Singapore does not want either extreme of unmanaged job disruption or workers pushing back defensively against AI, said the labour chief.