Five lawyers have been referred to the Law Society for potential disciplinary action. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
UOB trims One Account interest rate again to maximum 2.5% per annum on first S$150,000
SINGAPORE] UOB is cutting interest rates on its flagship savings account, the One Account, for the second time in 2025. Read more at The Business Times.
6 Singapore children’s books to read this SG60
Celebrate Singapore's diamond jubilee and foster a love for reading in your kids with six new local books. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore bus operators, LTA reviewing Malaysia’s request to start services from JB one hour earlier
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Singapore bus operators are reviewing a request from Malaysia to start operating cross-border bus services from Johor Bahru an hour earlier. LTA told The Straits ...
Smart Reads of the Week: Dividend Stocks, REITs, IPOs and US Growth Opportunities
This week’s Smart Reads covers Singapore dividend stocks, REITs to watch in August, and the latest on the local IPO scene. We also highlight US growth opportunities in AI and consumer sectors, plus a ...
How Singapore’s economic architect Goh Keng Swee shaped its state-linked giants
As Singapore's first finance minister, colleagues say he built state firms with the rigour of a businessman and vision of a nation-builder The First Fools: B-Sides of Lee Kuan Yew's A-Team is a new ...
Singaporeans’ investment in gold jumps 37%
Singapore's investment in gold bar and coins jumped 37% year-on-year to 2.2 tonnes in the second quarter. The figure was lower than the historic high of 2.5 tonnes recorded in the first quarter, ...
Adyen Partners With Atlas to Streamline Payments for Singapore’s F&B Sector
Global Fintech firm Adyen has partnered with Singapore-based restaurant technology provider Atlas to improve payment processes and operational efficiency for ...
Singapore, Cambodia solidify joint efforts in energy, climate finance …
[SINGAPORE] South-east Asian neighbours Singapore and Cambodia intend to continue advancing shared interests in renewable energy trade, high-quality carbon markets, agri-trade and in bolstering Asean ...
Singapore’s 60% Property Tax for Non-Citizens Is the World’s Highest
April 28, 2023 Singapore’s 60% Property Tax for Non-Citizens Is Now the Highest in the World Prospective homeowners should be prepared to fork out 60 percent for stamp duty. ( read original story ...)
Trump modifies reciprocal tariffs ahead of deadline; rate on Singapore remains at 10%
A senior US official said the tariff rate will be 10% for trade partners the US enjoys a trade surplus with. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Launch of Global Impact Champions Awards for Financial Health
The Global Impact Champions Awards for Financial Health aim to accelerate this shift by spotlighting innovators who deliver measurable improvements in people's financial lives. The awards will ...
Americans set a world record in the swim worlds in Singapore
It came on a night when the United States won three gold medals, by far its best performance in what had been a lackluster championship for the team.
Americans set a relay world record in swim worlds in Singapore and Ledecky wins again
The United States set the world record in the 4x100 mixed relay on Saturday, clocking 3 minutes, 18.48 seconds in the swim world championships.
Proud takes 50m freestyle silver in Singapore
Benjamin Proud wins silver in the 50m freestyle, finishing behind Olympic champion Cameron McEvoy at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore.
Inside Arsenal’s tour of Singapore and Hong Kong
Arsenal have completed their pre-season tour of Singapore and Hong Kong and return to England hoping the preparations will help them win their first trophy since 2020.