In order to prevent chewing gum from polluting sidewalks, tourist sites and nature in general, Singapore (Asia) has introduced a law against chewing gum. Reports from Demotivateur reveals that since ...
Scam victims in Singapore lost S$385.6mil in first half of 2024 as number of cases hits high of 26,587
SINGAPORE: The scams situation here has worsened as the number of cases increased by 16.3 per cent, with victims losing a record high of over S$385.6 million in the first six months of 2024.
Singapore and Japan deepen CCS ties
Singapore and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) to pursue collaboration on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). The latest pact was signed on the sidelines of the second Asia Zero ...
More AI training for professionals in all sectors in Singapore: Josephine Teo
SINGAPORE – Professionals in all sectors are encouraged to acquire artificial intelligence (AI) skills and will receive more training opportunities as the authorities develop new courses and career ...
Maximum CPF daily withdrawal limit to be lowered from S$200k to S$50k as anti-scam measure in Singapore
SINGAPORE: From Sept 25, the maximum amount of CPF money that can be withdrawn per day will be lowered to protect people from scams.
Singapore’s UltraLuxe Niche Luxury Festival Returns for 2024
Now in its 3rd edition, this prestigious event will be taking place at Singapore’s iconic Tent@Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza from October 4-13.
Daily Cuts – Global mpox emergency: How badly will Singapore be affected?
Countries in Asia are monitoring the Mpox outbreak very closely as cases start to pop up in the region. Thailand reported a suspected first case of the new more dangerous strain of the disease on Aug ...
Telegram scams up 137.5% in Singapore as overall scam cases rise in first half of 2024
The majority of people who were scammed between January and June this year – 74.2 per cent – were youths, young adults and adults under the age of 50, the police said.
‘I’ll keep doing it if I can’: Meet the 21-year-old behind some of Singapore’s ‘flower vehicles’
With the seventh month festivities currently in full swing, it's not uncommon to see brightly-lit and heavily-decorated trucks on the road. Adorned with LED lights and decorations inspired by temples, ...
Christie’s International Real Estate Enters Singapore as Luxury Brand Continues Expansion in Southeast Asia
Christie’ Singapore looks to capitalize on Singapore’s luxury real estate market Himmat Singh, Rohini Singh, Dipika Bedi, and Harmeet Bedi The firm is led by Singapore-based Harmeet Bedi and Dipika ...
Singapore authorities investigating those involved in sermon by radical Bangladeshi preacher
Singapore authorities are investigating those involved in a sermon by a radical Bangladeshi preacher. The Home Affairs Ministry says Amir Hamza's speech propagated extremist teachings that are ...
This year’s Singapore Night Festival covers wider area, extends to 3 weekends
Festival returns this year and promises to be bigger and better. It will cover new locations and run for three weekends instead of two. This is in response to public feedback asking for more out of ...
2 taken to hospital after fire at Great World Serviced Apartments; COE prices mixed, slight dip for Cat A and B: Singapore live news
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Singapore to investigate security breach after radical Bangladeshi preacher enters country with fake passport, gives illegal sermon
A Bangladeshi national, previously arrested by his government for alleged terror ties, entered Singapore on August 9 and preached to migrant workers at a dormitory without a permit. The Straits Times ...
Climate Conversations – The rate of Singapore’s food waste is ‘crazy’: MP Louis Ng
For a small country, Singapore wastes a staggering amount of food. And yet, there are people who struggle to eat three good meals a day. To tackle this, member of parliament Louis Ng spearheaded the ...
Home Affairs Ministry to investigate security breach after radical Bangladeshi preacher enters Singapore with fake passport, gives illegal sermon
A Bangladeshi national, previously arrested by his government for alleged terror ties, entered Singapore on August 9 and preached to migrant workers at ...