Singapore-based global digital banking group Tyme has achieved an annualised revenue run rate of SG $215 million in 2023, as its flagship South African operation TymeBank becomes the world's fastest profitable standalone digital bank.
Taiwan loses ally Nauru, accuses China of post-election ploy
Taiwan lost one of its few remaining diplomatic allies Nauru to China on Monday, just days after it elected a new president, and accused China of attempting to pressure it while it affirmed the will of Taiwanese to go out into the world.
Singapore’s Non-Oil Domestic Exports Fell Unexpectedly in December
Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports dropped unexpectedly in December as a decline in shipments of electronics outweighed growth in non-electronics.
Mayday fan in Singapore scammed twice trying to get tickets, yet will still buy from same resale platform in the future
A TikToker shares the ordeal of purchasing fraudulent tickets for Mayday's concert in Singapore. Here's their experience.
Singapore’s exports fall 1.5% in December as electronics slump continues
SINGAPORE - Singapore’s key exports returned to negative growth in December, driven by a continued slump in shipments of electronics. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore stocks fall at Wednesday’s open on key exports data; STI down 0.4%
SINGAPORE shares opened lower on Wednesday (Jan 17) after data from Enterprise Singapore showed that the country’s non-oil domestic exports shrank 1.5 per cent year on year in December. Read more at ...
Indian-Origin Singapore Lawyer Suspended For Falsely Attesting Documents
An Indian-origin lawyer who falsely attested that she had witnessed the signing of several property-related documents despite those not being signed in her presence was handed a one-year suspension.
Singapore proposes generative AI framework
SINGAPORE — Singapore has proposed a new framework for generative artificial intelligence (AI) and is now seeking views from the international community on it.
War of words after Taiwan election highlights the intractable divide over the island’s fate
The verbal sparring highlighted the seemingly intractable divide over Taiwan’s fate, a major flashpoint in US-China relations that risks leading to an actual war in the future.
Singapore: Mother who saw son sexually assault daughter, then 12, but did not report it, pleads guilty
A mother who witnessed her son sexually assaulting her then 12-year-old daughter in their flat did not report it to the police and merely reminded him that the girl was his younger sister.
China Rebukes Singapore and Philippines for Congratulating Taiwan’s Election Victor
Beijing has reminded Singapore and the Philippines of its “one-China” position on Taiwan in a rare show of public disapproval.
China Rebukes Singapore, Manila For Congratulating Taiwan Leader
China” position on Taiwan and summoned the Philippines envoy after the two Southeast Asian nations congratulated new President Lai Ching-te for his election win.
Commentary: Do Lazada layoffs highlight a crack in Singapore’s tripartite armour?
That a large company like Lazada did not consult its workers’ union before sudden layoffs highlights both the limits and continued importance of Singapore’s unique tripartism approach, says the Lee ...
Singapore stocks retreat amid uncertainty over rate cut outlook, STI down 0.5%
Samudera Shipping, another transportation stock, has been on an upward trajectory since the Red Sea crisis heightened in December. Its shares rose 5.5 per cent to $0.765 on Jan 16. Carriers’ shares ...
In Singapore, mum admits to 7-year cover up of son’s sexual abuse and rape of his sister
Mum allowed her son and daughter to sleep in the same bed often and did not report the assaults to the police, despite knowing about the abuse for at least seven years.
China Strikes a Blow After Taiwan Voters Ignore Beijing’s Wishes
The tiny Pacific island state of Nauru has entered into diplomatic relations with Beijing, which it cut in favor of Taipei in 2005.