The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) thwarted an attempt to smuggle duty-unpaid cigarettes through Woodlands Checkpoint on Wednesday (June 23). In a Facebook post on Friday (July 25), it said ...
AI governance non-profit body opens local chapter in Singapore
The Global Council for Responsible AI's local chapter will tackle AI-related ethical challenges. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Around three tonnes of illegally imported vegetables from Malaysia seized at Woodlands Checkpoint
SINGAPORE: Around three tonnes of fresh produce illegally imported from Malaysia were seized at Woodlands Checkpoint during a joint operation on July 24 and 25.
Singapore’s core inflation rises 0.6% in June, lower than poll forecast
SINGAPORE: Singapore's key consumer price gauge rose 0.6 per cent in June from a year earlier, official data showed on Wednesday (Jul 23), lower than economists' forecasts. The core inflation rate, ...
As Binance stays and Tokenize leaves, Singapore’s crypto sector is seeing change
SINGAPORE] Tokenize Xchange said on Sunday (Jul 20) that it will exit Singapore after failing to secure a Major Payment Institution (MPI) licence, typically necessary for digital token service ...
Microsoft Singapore managing director Lee Hui Li dies while on sabbatical
Her career spanned 27 years and included senior roles at IBM, Symantec, Dell, HP and EY. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The rise and fall of New Silk Road, one of the longest-running hedge funds in Singapore
SINGAPORE] Investment management firm New Silk Road announced earlier in July that it will be closing its doors after a 16-year run in Asia. Read more at The Business Times.
Long-time tech executive and Microsoft Singapore managing director Lee Hui Li dies
Lee Hui Li, managing director of Microsoft Singapore, has died, shortly after going on sabbatical from her role in May. Her age could not be independently verified. An obituary seen by The Business ...
Singapore’s core inflation stays unchanged in June but uncertainties to outlook remain high
Higher prices of retail and other goods are offset by lower inflation in categories like food and services. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The next big crypto conference could be… in Bhutan?
For context, Binance Pay is now accepted by over 1,000 merchants across Bhutan, including in GMC, enabling real-time crypto payments for hotels, groceries, and more. According to Bhutan’s Department ...
Longtime tech executive and Microsoft Singapore managing director Lee Hui Li dies
SINGAPORE] Lee Hui Li, managing director of Microsoft Singapore, has died, shortly after going on sabbatical from her role in May. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s Tax Agency Proposes to Exempt Cryptos From GST – CoinDesk
Singapore's tax authority aims to stop applying goods and services tax (GST) to cryptocurrency transactions. By Wolfie Zhao. Updated Sep 13, 2021, 9:24 a.m. Published Jul 8, 2019, 5:00 a.m.
Singapore fuel oil stockpiles climb on strong Mideast imports
Singapore - Onshore fuel oil stockpiles rose in Singapore amid an uptick in imports while exports dipped, official data showed on Thursday. Residual fuel inventories rose 1.3% to 23.70 million barrels ...
Singapore shares continue to rise, tracking regional indices; STI up 1%
SINGAPORE] The Straits Times Index (STI) closed higher on Thursday (Jul 24), tracking regional indices. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore industrial rents, prices rise in Q2 as occupancy edges down: JTC
SINGAPORE] Rental rates of Singapore industrial properties rose 0.7 per cent for the second quarter, compared with the quarter before, JTC’s latest quarterly market report released on Thursday (Jul 24 ...
TSLA blends fairytales and founders in first brand campaign for Enterprise Singapore
Enterprise Singapore launches first integrated brand campaign with TSLA, reimagining enterprise growth through timeless tales. Happily ever after takes an enterprising spin in the new campaign.