SINGAPORE — As banks move towards digital banking, the recent phishing scam that affected hundreds of OCBC customers highlighted the trade-off between convenience and banking sec ... ( read original story ...)
Over 5,000 Singapore children aged 5 to 6 signed up for Covid-19 jabs
More than 5,000 children aged 5 to 6 have been registered for their Covid-19 vaccination. This was shared by a spokesman for the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) in response to The Straits ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Athletics officials never counselled me, says Soh Rui Yong in court
SINGAPORE - Top national marathoner Soh Rui Yong on Wednesday (Jan 12) rejected the suggestion that he was counselled on his conduct by officials from Singapore Athletics (SA) prior to his ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore lifts data center moratorium – but sets conditions
Singapore appears to have lifted its moratorium on new data center projects, according to a statement by the Trade and Industry Minister this week - but new data centers will have to meet certain ... ( read original story ...)
Letting the Air Out of Online Travel’s IPO Bloat
I'm thinking about Elizabeth Holmes' conviction in the Theranos fraud trial when contemplating the market caps of online travel companies. ( read original story ...)
Soh Rui Yong grilled on stand in defamation suit against Singapore Athletic Association’s ex-director
SINGAPORE: Athlete Soh Rui Yong spent hours grilled on the stand on Wednesday (Jan 12) in his own suit against a former Singapore Athletic Association (SAA) executive director for defamation. Lawyer ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore amends law to allow ‘no win, no fee’ agreements between lawyers and clients
Lawyers and clients in certain cases can now come to an arrangement where the clients do not have to pay legal fees if they do not win the case. ( read original story ...)
High Five: Singapore
Little Black Book, Jonathan Tan, brand director at 72andSunny Singapore, shares five inspirational projects he wishes he'd been a part of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore tops the world’s most powerful passports list again for 2022
The first Henley Passport Index 2022 reveals Singapore, along with Japan, holds the top-most position in the list of most powerful passports. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Headquartered Triforce Amplifies Its Offerings to Aid Enterprises Streamline and Strategise
Singapore-headquartered Triforce Global Solutions (Triforce), a leading business solutions provider towards enterprise clients across the Asia Pacific with business-ready software and consultancy, is ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Open to New Zealand-Style Smoking Ban for Young Adults
Singapore is open to imposing a smoking ban on young adults on the lines of similarly strict rules proposed in New Zealand last month, underscoring its commitment to bolstering tobacco control. ( read original story ...)
Economic stagnation is No. 1 worry of Singapore businesses–WEF report
The possibility of a prolonged economic stagnation setting in is the biggest worry over the next two years for Singapore businesses, a survey by the World Economic Forum ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Art Week 2022: So much to see, too little time
SINGAPORE - Art lovers are spoilt for choice this Singapore Art Week (SAW), which returns from Jan 14 to 23 with more than 130 events across the island. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Officials Urge Caution in Crypto Investing
Singapore officials warned people chasing digital investment opportunities like non-fungible tokens and metaverse assets to exercise caution and participate “responsibly” -- a recommendation that ... ( read original story ...)
Long queues at banks, pop-up ATMs for new Chinese New Year notes
SINGAPORE - Long queues of mostly elderly people were seen outside banks and pop-up ATMs for the collection of new dollar notes ahead of the Chinese New Year which falls on Feb 1. . Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore warns people on NFT, metaverse investments
The warning comes as regulators across the world look to exercise greater control over digital investments, Bloomberg noted. ( read original story ...)