Singapore has rolled out a raft of measures to enhance its anti-money-laundering regime in recent months after a S$3 billion (US$2.2 billion) case involving 10 foreign nationals prompted critics to ...
Rising ISIS Threat in Southeast Asia Raises Security Concerns for Singapore
Singapore's Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam highlighted the growing influence of ISIS ideology in Southeast Asia and its implications for regional security. Recent arrests in Malaysia ...
Apple Vision Pro Launches in China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore
Apple's Vision Pro spatial computing headset today arrived at Apple Store locations across China mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore.
The Best Places to Eat in Singapore’s Changi Airport
With nearly 200 dining outlets dotted across four terminals and the iconic glass-domed mall called Jewel, Changi is one airport where the challenge lies not in scoring a decent meal, but deciding ...
Crunch some crickets: Insects on the menu at some bars and restaurants in Singapore
DINERS in Singapore will soon be able to try dishes such as pan-fried mealworms and cricket-topped sushi, once official approval is granted for insects to be sold for human consumption. Read more at ...
ISIS ideology resonates in Southeast Asia, says Singapore Minister
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) ideology continues to resonate in the Southeast Asian region and is fuelled by a virtual network of supporters, Singapore’s Home Affairs and Law Minister K ...
Singapore police block over 110 suspicious bank accounts for scam
Officers from Singapore's Anti-Scam Center blocked over 110 suspicious bank accounts and seized more than 400,000 Singapore dollars ($290,000) from June 17 to 24, according to the latest statement ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s BTO public housing: homewrecker or dealmaker as some couples tie knot for flats?
A study shows a possible link between a rise in marriages, Singapore’s public housing scheme and divorce rates. ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered partners IMDA to promote digital literacy to seniors
STANDARD Chartered has teamed up with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) to conduct digital literacy training for more than 1,000 seniors, in efforts to build a more inclusive digital ...
Standard Chartered pledges to equip Singapore seniors with essential digital skills
Standard Chartered (the Bank) affirmed its commitment to building an inclusive digital society in Singapore by pledging to help senior citizens keep pace with technology and live confidently in their ...
Crypto emerges as key issue in 2024 U.S. elections, reshaping political contest
Cryptocurrency is fast becoming a key issue in U.S. politics, and candidates are taking notice. I explored politicians' surprising shift towards pro-crypto positions and the implications for the ...
Singapore’s top-paid CEOs: Here are 5 leaders whose salaries exceeded S$10M in 2023
The banking industry has also achieved significant jumps in net income in 2023 compared to previous years, as the increase in global interest rates boosted net interest margins amid post-pandemic ...
Looking for cheaper mushrooms? You may soon get them from Singapore’s newest farm that taps AI
It also exports its produce to Singapore. Finc runs four facilities in China that are powered by big data, AI and automation, producing nearly 260 tonnes of mushrooms – or the weight of 65 elephants – ...
Singapore team target a spot in Taiwanese pro basketball league
SINGAPORE – Less than a year after the Singapore Slingers went into dormancy, the Republic is aiming to have a professional basketball outfit again with plans to field a team in a Taiwanese league in ...
Singapore an important target for terrorists; recent attacks, arrests in Malaysia a reminder of threat: Shanmugam
SINGAPORE: Singapore remains “a very important target” for terrorists, and the recent attacks and arrests in Malaysia show the need to be “very alert” to such threats, said Law and Home Affairs ...
Restaurants in Singapore may be allowed to serve up to 16 species of insects from as early as next month
Singapore’s dining scene is about to be shaken up, following the news that up to 16 species of insects may be approved for sale as food as early as next month. These include crickets, silkworms, ...