As an import-dependent economy, Singapore faced some difficulties early in the COVID-19 pandemic as other countries imposed protectionist policies to restrict the export of essential medical supplies.
Marriage proposal using drones at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands goes viral
A man’s unique marriage proposal using drones in Singapore has recently gone viral on TikTok. On Saturday, TikTok user @casanova_del_rey shared a 31-second clip of the special occasion, which occurred ...
Singapore PM’s Brother, His Wife On the Run For Lying Under Oath: Report
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's younger brother and his wife areon the run after they came under investigation for lying during judicial proceedings related to the will of their late father ...
Singapore to set up dedicated centre for public health and forward planning team to prepare for future pandemics | Video
A dedicated centre for public health as well as a team that will anticipate and monitor risks will be set up to better prepare Singapore for the next pandemic, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong ...
President Halimah calls for continued close economic partnerships between Singapore and Malaysia
The two nations can promote sustainable development, spur technological breakthroughs and create good jobs, she said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore stocks fall on banking sector uncertainty; STI down 1.4%
SINGAPORE - Local shares tumbled on Monday, as dark clouds over the banking sector in the United States and Europe contributed to a sea of red across key Asian markets. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore and Hong Kong seek to calm nerves over Credit Suisse deal
Financial authorities in Singapore and Hong Kong gave assurances Credit Suisse Group AG will remain open for business and its fallout won’t affect their markets after UBS Group AG agreed to buy the ...
Singapore dispatch callers can livestream incidents to operators in new feature
A new nifty feature allows an emergency caller to livestream an incident while being connected to operators. The Emergency Video System can be initiated by Police Force (SPF) and Civil Defence Force ...
PureSoftware showcases 5G Network Listening Module at Mobile World Congress 2023
PureSoftware a global software products and digital services company exhibited a live demonstration of its newly launched 5G software product, the Network Listening Module (NLM) at MWC Barcelona 2023.
Consumer electronics reseller Reebelo adds to Series A as it lays down roots in US
New embedded financial services include a buyback program and device upgrade options while Reebelo's warranty program grew 330% since 2021.
DTGO said to weigh Singapore REIT IPO for $609 million UK assets
Thai conglomerate DTGO Corp is weighing listing its UK hospitality assets via a real estate investment trust in Singapore as soon as next year, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Booming local property market drives gaming revenues, inspiring upgrade of Genting Singapore by Maybank
Maybank Securities has upgraded Genting Singapore to "buy" from "hold" with evidence mounting that the mass market segment is poised to recover to a level that will be "comfortably" above the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Cosmic’ platform mooted for financial institutions to share suspicious customer information
To thwart financial criminals who avoid detection by making illicit transactions across an ever-shifting web of accounts, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has mooted a secure digital platform ...
MAS to set up information-sharing platform to combat money laundering under new Bill
Bill was introduced in Parliament on Monday (Mar 20) to provide for information sharing when combating illicit financial activities. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore-based Crypto.com gets preparatory license to expand services in Dubai
Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com will soon be able to extend its services in Dubai, after it received a Minimal Viable Product (MVP) Preparatory License from Dubai’s Virtual Assets ...
Exploring new markets, expanding overseas key priorities for most Singapore SMEs: Survey
SINGAPORE - Over 60 per cent of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore say their key business priorities this year are to explore new markets and to expand overseas, a survey has found ...