Hello to all our readers, Yahoo Singapore will be bringing you live news updates today. We start with a Japanese man sentenced to jail and caning in Singapore, in a case that has drawn attention ...
Singapore will not direct GIC to invest in locally listed companies
Singapore will continue to find ways to improve the attractiveness of Singapore’s equity market, but it will not direct sovereign wealth fund GIC to invest in locally listed companies, says Second ...
Exploring the Convergence of Modern Gadgets and Bitcoin Casinos in Singapore
In the bustling city-state of Singapore, technology and online gambling have been evolving side by side, paving the way for an exciting amalgamation of modern gadgets and cryptocurrency-based online ...
Australian firm Investible on prowl for climate-focused start-ups in Singapore and Asia
Singapore's unique alignment between the Government and business enables rapid large-scale transformational change. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Expands Its AI Governance Approach to Include Generative AI
Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA ... among all relevant stakeholders to understand the impact of the fast-evolving generative AI technology. It also recommends that policymakers ...
Singapore’s banking trio swells to 45% of Straits Times Index after recent run-up
AFTER a strong performance this year and an even more spectacular run-up this week, the three local banks are increasingly dominating Singapore’s benchmark index. The proportion of the market ...
Singapore Launches Autonomous Shuttle Service, WeRide Robobus Becomes a New Attraction at Resorts World Sentosa
Ltd, WeRide launched its Robobus shuttle service at Sentosa in Singapore. This marks the official opening of Singapore's first publicly accessible, L4-level autonomous Robobus route for passenger ...
First-Time Homebuyers’ Guide to Low-Interest Home Loans in Singapore
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also be a daunting experience, especially in a dynamic market like Singapore. One of the most critical aspects of this journey is securing a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ports boost container handling capacity as more shipping lines call
The first of three additional berths at Tuas Port began operating on July 1 amid severe congestion. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Half of Singapore’s e-commerce scams now happen on WhatsApp, Facebook, or Instagram
On a Facebook group for Filipino expatriates in Singapore, a post for secondhand electronics and furniture looked legitimate. So Joel inquired about a laptop and an iPhone 14, and was asked to pay a ...
Chart of the Day: Stock market booked $1.17b net institutional outflow in H1
UOB, OCBC, Singtel and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding book the most inflows. Singapore’s stock market logged $1.175b of net institution outflow during the first six months of 2024, according to data shared ...
10 Best Savings Accounts in Singapore with the Highest Interest Rates (Jul 2024)
Savings accounts have a simple premise, but often come with complex mechanisms for you to earn bonus interest. When you open a savings account with a bank, you deposit money into it and let that money ...
UOB winds down digital credit assessment subsidiary
It had promised to invest S$12m on Avatec when it launched in 2018. United Overseas Bank (UOB) is winding up operations of its subsidiary Avatec.ai (S) Pte Ltd, a digital solutions company using AI to ...
Singapore Stocks Jump to Two-Year High as DBS, OCBC Hit Records
Singapore stocks rose to the highest level in two years, helped by optimism over major banks’ dividend payouts and elevated Federal Reserve interest rates hopes.Most Read from BloombergDemocrats Weigh ...
Singapore is trying to be a wealth hub. Now 6 family offices that got tax breaks are tied to the nation’s biggest money laundering case
Vistra, a corporate business service provider, highlighted Singapore’s well-developed financial and professional services sectors, international connectivity, and strong healthcare and education ...
CNA Explains: Why must travellers declare S$20,000 cash when entering or leaving Singapore?
Regardless, travellers who fail to fully and accurately declare over S$20,000 in cash or bearable negotiable instruments – such as traveller’s cheques, money orders and postal orders – can be jailed ...