Chinese consumers are cutting their spending and opting against discretionary short breaks outside the main holidays. Read more at straitstimes.com.
More youth blood donors needed for Singapore’s ageing population
Singapore needs more blood due to its ageing population and increased healthcare needs. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore jails South African for 2 years for smuggling rhino horns valued at US$900,000
Gumede Sthembiso Joel was arrested at Singapore’s Changi airport after authorities found 20 rhino horns weighing 34.7 kilogram in his bags.
South African jailed after being caught at Changi Airport in Singapore’s largest seizure of rhino horns
The judge declined to run the sentences consecutively for the two types of rhinos, saying the case was different from Xavier Yap Jung Houn, where the sentences for the deaths of two sons ran ...
Singapore set to hold monetary policy next week as price pressures persist
All 19 economists surveyed by Bloomberg expect MAS to maintain its overall policy settings on Jan 29. Read more at straitstimes.com.
After disgraced crypto entrepreneur’s ‘enjoyable’ Singapore prison experience, focus turns to exchange in Hong Kong
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and ...
South African pleads guilty to largest rhino horn seizure in Singapore’s history, with total worth of S$1.2m
A South African man has pleaded guilty to smuggling 20 rhinoceros horns valued at about S$1.2 million - the largest seizure of its kind in Singapore. Read on.
Singapore Set to Hold Monetary Policy as Price Pressures Persist
Singapore’s central bank will likely keep its tight monetary policy settings for a third straight review while retaining its sharp focus on still-elevated inflation.
Singapore, China citizens can enjoy 30-day visa-free travel entry between the 2 nations from 9 February
From 9 February, citizens from Singapore and China can enjoy mutual 30-day visa-free travel entry between the two nations, two months after the move was first announced at the countries' annual forum.
Billionaire Courted Singapore’s Political Elite. It Backfired.
Ong Beng Seng has a penchant for schmoozing with the elite. That’s led him to business partnerships with actor Sylvester Stallone and Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, while his decades-long friendship ...
Singapore SMBs offered handbook on training their workforce for GenAI
A handbook has been released to help Singapore businesses navigate their adoption of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and acquire the necessary skillsets to support such initiatives. Dubbed Generative AI for the Tech Workforce, the resource guide ...
Abandoned Singapore mall becomes unlikely art haven
In Singapore, where graffiti is banned, young creatives have taken over an abandoned mall, spray painting colourful murals and holding art workshops to bring the space back to life.Since its revamp into an art space,
Rotterdam Political Drama ‘Small Hours of the Night’ Examines Harshness, Absurdity of Singapore Legal System
Jokes about Singapore being a fine city – meaning that many seemingly small transgressions are punishable with monetary penalties – or the trope about Singapore’s now repealed law against chewing gum ...
5 Malaysians linked to US$1 million ‘fake friend’ call scams extradited to Singapore
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) and Royal Malaysia Police have dismantled a syndicate believed to be involved in “fake friend” call scams targeting Singaporeans. SPF said in a press release on ...
Thousands Lose $16 Mn In Singapore ‘Fake Friend’ Scams
More than 6,300 people fell prey to "fake friend" scams in Singapore last year and collectively lost an equivalent of nearly $16 million, according to police.
Sony India Moves Against Zee in Singapore Arbitration Case, Chief N.P. Singh Looks to ‘Strengthen Market Presence’
Sony has initiated arbitration proceedings in Singapore against Indian TV giant Zee, alleging breaches of their failed merger agreement.