M1 has announced its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), to launch Maxine, a VoiceBot for M1’s hotlines. ( read original story ...)
Singapore clamps down on ads for ‘highly risky’ crypto trading
The Monetary Authority of Singapore on Monday published a set of guidelines instructing crypto businesses to stop marketing or advertising their offerings to retail investors in public spaces, both ... ( read original story ...)
6 Best Savings Accounts in Singapore with No Minimum Balance
Banks like to put nasty conditions like high minimum balances and fall below fees on their accounts to force people to keep more money with them, and at the same time make a bit of cash out of errant ... ( read original story ...)
In a surprise move, Singapore tightens monetary policy on inflation risks
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s central bank has tightened its monetary policy settings in its first out-of-cycle move in seven years, as global supply constraints and brisk economic demand elevate inflation ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s higher property tax to have short-term impact on home sales as buyers reconsider options, analysts say
Sales of private residential units fell 58.4 per cent in December from a month earlier as the higher levy dampened demand The stamp duty on foreign buyers was raised in December from 20 per cent to 30 ... ( read original story ...)
Ascott opens first coliving property in Singapore’s research and innovation hub one-north
CapitaLand Investment Limited’s (CLI) wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has launched lyf one-north Singapore, its first coliving property in one-north, Singapore’s ... ( read original story ...)
A 33-year-old YouTuber from Singapore accused of offering money to underage boys for sexual acts is expected to plead guilty, his lawyer said
Dee Kosh has been accused of multiple sex offenses, including offering cash to multiple boys under the age of 18 for sexual acts. ( read original story ...)
‘Non Fungible Penny’ – Hybrid-NFT of New Gold Penny of Henry III Successfully Bought at GBP18,000 at Spink Auction
Non Fungible Penny' - Hybrid-NFT of New Gold Penny of Henry III Successfully Bought at GBP18,000 at Spink Auction. SINGAPORE, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Metaverse Blockchain F ... ( read original story ...)
Temasek Buys Bridgepoint’s Element Materials in $7 Billion Deal
Singapore state-owned investor Temasek Holdings Pte has bought testing company Element Materials Technology from buyout firm Bridgepoint Group Plc for an undisclosed amount. ( read original story ...)
330,000 visitors, led by Chinese tourists, to Singapore in 2021: STB
Singapore saw just 330,000 international visitor arrivals and an estimated $1.9 billion in tourism receipts last year, a fraction of its tourism performance pre-pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore unexpectedly tightens monetary policy to fight inflation
Analysts expect further action by the Monetary Authority of Singapore at its semi-annual policy meeting in April. ( read original story ...)
Singapore tightens in surprise move
Singapore has unexpectedly tightened monetary policy to join the global fight against accelerating inflation, sending its currency to the strongest since October last year. The Monetary Authority of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to pump $12.4 billion in Indonesia’s green economy, logistics port hub
The two countries also hope to enhance their cooperation in the provision of low-carbon energy. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: A NTU scientist is accused of sending message proposing cash offer to 12-year-old girls for sex
A scientist from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) was hauled to a Singapore district court on Tuesday (Jan 25) after he allegedly sent a message to a foreign mobile phone number telling the ... ( read original story ...)
5,996 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths reported in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 5,996 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Tuesday (Jan 25), comprising 5,578 local and 418 imported infections. The infections include t ... ( read original story ...)
66% of 5,992 new COVID cases in Singapore detected via ART
Of the new cases, 5,578 cases are local, comprising 1,662 detected by PCR tests while 3,916 were detected by ART. ( read original story ...)