A woman went to the Bedok branch of UOB to transfer $1,500 to her “boyfriend” on Feb 27. She claimed that he was detained by the Singapore Customs and had to pay a sum of money for his release. Bank ...
Singapore navy frigate RSS Stalwart taking part in naval warfare training exercise off Hawaii coast
More than 25,000 military personnel drawn from the naval, land and air forces of 29 countries, including Singapore, are taking part in a 36-day naval warfare exercise off the coast of Hawaii.
Bank stops woman from transferring $1,500 to release ‘boyfriend’ supposedly detained by Customs
A woman went to the Bedok branch of UOB to transfer $1,500 to her “boyfriend” on Feb 27. She claimed that he was detained by the Singapore Customs and had to pay a sum of money for his release. Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore investors pivot to ‘risk on’ approach ahead of expected rate cut: survey
Singapore investors are adopting a risk-on position ahead of the much-awaited rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, with 60% looking to raise their bet on equities, according to a survey by Fidelity ...
Singapore tops SEA fintech funding in H1 with US$518M
Singapore continues to lead Southeast Asia in fintech funding, accounting for 58% of the region's total funds raised in H1 2024. Data from Tracxn showed that in the first half of the year, Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Majority of netizens optimistic about their future in Singapore but some make back up plans to move abroad
Some netizens who held a different view and said they are considering establishing roots in another country as a backup if the quality of life in Singapore dips.
Expert warns that Singapore’s growing digital device reliance raises “living room” cybersecurity risks
SINGAPORE: As Singaporeans increasingly rely on digital devices, cybersecurity has evolved from a technical concern to a “living room” issue affecting everyday life. In an interview with The ...
Filipino remote worker asks Singaporeans for help after his Singapore employer ghosted him without paying his last salary
SINGAPORE: A Filipino remote worker sought help online after his Singaporean employer ghosted him without... The post Filipino remote worker asks Singaporeans for help after his Singapore employer gho ...
Singapore startup’s stores and apps connect world’s music fans
SINGAPORE -- The new Swee Lee music store in Singapore's Clarke Quay entertainment district is popular with young people and families on weekends. In addition to selling musical instruments and ...
OCBC garners 93.52% of Great Eastern’s shares, short of compulsory acquisition threshold
This is lower than the 98.87% shareholding required to trigger a compulsory acquisition of shares. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore seeks to import meat, eggs from Vietnam
The demand for fresh food and eggs in Singapore is huge, so the city-state sought to import the products from Vietnam, Abdul Jalil Kader, deputy director of the Singapore Food Age ...
Ex-employee of businessman linked to S$3bil money laundering case in Singapore exposes boss’ excesses
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Just hours after police ... which included regular trips to China and Europe. They often flew in first or business class, but would also charter private planes for ...
10 in 10 with OUE Healthcare (SGX: 5WA), With Healthcare Businesses Across Singapore, China, Myanmar, Indonesia And Japan
OUE Healthcare owns, operates and invests in healthcare businesses across Singapore, China, Myanmar, Indonesia, and Japan.
Singapore’s hell theme park features afterlife, ’10 Courts of Hell’
SINGAPORE — Gory grottos with demons impaling sinners on stakes and people drowning in a pool of blood are not part of your average theme park experience. But at Hell's Museum in Singapore, the main ...
Singapore’s CEO hell camps teach value of teamwork and resilience
TECH execs in Singapore have convinced themselves that staggering around in sweltering heat with a 60 kg sandbag will help build their leadership skills. If that fails, solving puzzles in ice-cold ...
Durian prices remain stable in Singapore despite 20% drop in supply
The local favorite Musang King variety, for example, is sold at around S$23-38 (US$17-28), the same level as last year.Charlie Phua, business development director at supplier Durian Supply, said ...