Some Asian markets, including those in China and South Korea, were closed for the festive holiday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore rejects first major land bid since 2011
Singapore rejected a bid for a prime state land parcel for the first time in more than a decade, judging it to be too low.The Urban Redevelopment Authority rejected the sole S$770 million (US$573 ... ( read original story ...)
Hottest hongbao for the Year of the Dragon
Designers have pulled out all the stops to commemorate the Year of the Wood Dragon. Read more at straitstimes.com.
POSB Spreads The Huat this CNY with a social media filter that donates $8 to children in need every time you use it
To spread the Huat this CNY, POSB will donate S$8 to POSB PAssion Kids Fund from Feb. 1 to 24 every time their ‘POSB Spread The Huat’ filter is used and shared on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok as a ...
S$12 million Toto top prize for Hong Bao Draw on Friday, Feb. 23
A top prize of S$12 million is up for grabs for the Hong Bao Draw to be held on the last Friday of the second month of 2024. A dedicated site has been set up for the draw, with a random number ...
Singapore’s growth ‘ought to be stronger’ in 2024; more support for families to come: PM Lee
DESPITE uncertainties, it still looks like Singapore’s economic growth in 2024 “ought to be stronger than last year”, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong told reporters on Friday (Feb 9), at his annual ...
Singapore stocks end lower on Chinese New Year’s Eve; STI down 0.2%
SINGAPORE shares ended Friday (Feb 9) in the red, after a half-day trading session on the eve of the Chinese New Year. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s Prime Minister Urges Citizens to Have More Babies During Year of the Dragon
Now is as good a time as any for young couples to add a ‘little dragon’ to your family,” Singapore premier Lee Hsien Loong said during his annual Lunar New Year message.
Singapore rejects major land bid for first time in over a decade
Singapore rejected a bid for a prime state land parcel for the first time in more than a decade, judging it to be too low. ( read original story ...)
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta To Vacate 7 Floors Of Singapore Office Amid Global Layoffs: Report
What Happened: Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp will not be renewing its lease for seven floors of office space at South Beach Tower in Singapore, reported ...
Man helped Thai sex work syndicate operating in Singapore transfer S$75,000 overseas, gets jail
Mangmeesri Chanwit's bank account was used to transmit over S$75,000 to Thailand, and he received about S$5,000 in total for his help.
Almost 90% of Singapore companies still value human touch despite rapid tech transformation: HSBC study
SINGAPORE: Despite the onslaught of rapid technological advancements, a recent report by HSBC shows that human interaction remains pivotal in Singapore’s corporate sector. The report found that an ...
Two new charges for money laundering accused who allegedly submitted forged documents to banks
SINGAPORE: Su Jianfeng, one of the 10 accused in Singapore’s largest money laundering case, was handed two new charges on Thursday (Feb 8).
Security Firm Issues Warning About WordPress Crypto Widgets
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore warns of hackers using price ticker and coins list plugins to extract sensitive data via SQL Injection.
Marubeni, Engie Weigh Singapore’s Senoko Energy Exit, Sources Say
The majority shareholders of Senoko Energy Pte. are considering selling their stakes in the Singapore-based power firm, seeking a valuation of as much as $3 billion, according to people familiar with ...
Singapore Takes Large Stake in Kohl’s
Kohl's Corp. has another major shareholder. GIC Private Ltd., which represents the Republic of Singapore, has taken just over a 5 percent stake in Kohl's, an accumulation of 5.5 million shares, ...