Singapore has long been one of the most expensive countries on earth to buy a car and residents will now have to cough up more than ever to register and drive their vehicles on local roads. To drive a car in Singapore, individuals must participate in a ...
In Singapore, Owning a Car Costs $106K— Before You Buy It
Singapore is the world's most expensive place to own a car—and the biggest cost involved has more than quadrupled in recent years. Under a quota system introduced in 1990 to cut traffic congestion, the city-state sells 10-year "certificates of entitlement" allowing the holder to own a car,
The Rich Are Flocking to Singapore. Bankers Stick With Hong Kong
(Bloomberg Markets) -- The boldfaced names in money management can’t get enough of Singapore these days. Billionaire Ray Dalio has set up shop to manage some of his personal fortune there. Ken Griffin and Steve Cohen are on hiring sprees. Most Read from ...
Money laundering scandal in Singapore shines light on family offices, China
CNBC's Robert Frank joins 'Squawk Box' with more on the rapidly growing money laundering scandal in Singapore, which is now turning to China and privately held family offices.
30 people fall ill after wedding banquet at St Regis Singapore hotel; authorities investigating
The St Regis Singapore hotel also provided food samples from the wedding reception to be tested by a third-party accredited food safety expert.
Singapore Police Responding to Su Zhu’s Arrest Says It Has Detained 36-Year Old Man: Reuters
Singapore Police said a "36-year-old" man was arrested Sept . 29 at the Changi airport, responding to a Reuters query on the arrest of Su Zhu, one of the founders of bankrupt crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC).
Singapore Safely Detonates a World War II-Era Bomb Unearthed at a Construction Site
Late last month, specialists safely detonated a World War II-era aerial bomb found at a suburban construction site in Singapore. The decades-old explosive weighed 100 kilograms (220 pounds), according ...
Post-pandemic recovery drives up car ownership costs in Singapore
In Singapore, owning a car requires prospective buyers to participate in a bidding process for a "certificate of entitlement" (COE), a system that has reached record-high costs.
Bizarre! Singapore’s entitlement certificate to own car is equal to buying 4 Toyota Camry Hybrids in US
A car buyer in Singapore must bid for a 'certificate of entitlement' that now costs $106,000, citing post-pandemic recovery.
Singapore Sling, the cocktail for ladies who wanted to get a little buzzed without their husbands noticing
While Singapore imposes fines of up to $10,000 for littering, the Long Bar in the iconic Raffles Hotel is much less strict. In fact, they even encourage customers and curious visitors to toss peanut shells on the floor.
76-year-old Dr William Wan raps in new Singapore Kindness Movement music video
A new Singapore Kindness Movement music video features senior consultant Dr William Wan rapping, and addresses public noise disputes and neighbourliness.
In Singapore, a certificate to own a car now costs $106,000
FILE PHOTO: Cars for sale are parked at used car dealerships in Singapore October 17, 2022. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese authorities refrained on Wednesday from disclosing ...
Fintech Ripple Now Fully Licensed to Offer Digital Payment Token Services in Singapore
Earlier this year, Ripple received in-principle approval of its Major Payments Institution (MPI) license application from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Four months on, Ripple is pleased ...
Singapore Mulls Family Office Rules as Launderer Ties Probed
Singapore is investigating the role that some single family offices played in one of the city’s largest money laundering cases and weighing further rules on the sector.
Kate Middleton Shares Prince George’s Relatable Take on School Tests Amid News She Won’t Travel to Singapore
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, shared Prince George's relatable take on school tests while visiting Fitzalan High School in Wales — all about his cute comment
Singapore COVID-19 infections surge in 17-23 Sept, more than double the previous week
Singapore saw a surge in COVID-19 infections during the week of 17 to 23 September, with a total of 14,843 confirmed cases, more than double the previous week.