After two decades in office, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will pass the baton to the ruling party’s chosen successor, who faces a complex geopolitical environment and growing ...
Singapore’s retirement age to rise to 64; re-employment age to 69
On 4 March 2024 at the Ministry of Manpower Committee of Supply 2024, it was announced that the retirement age in Singapore will be raised to 64 while the re-employment age in Singapore will be raised ...
Funding Societies, SGeBIZ to offer embedded finance solution for SG businesses
The solution aims to help businesses manage their cash flow. Funding Societies has entered into a strategic partnership with E-Business (SGeBIZ) to bring business-to-business (B2B) embedded finance ...
Money laundering accused who faces 22 charges to plead guilty on May 14
TURKEY passport holder Vang Shuiming, who has the most charges out of the 10 foreign nationals involved in Singapore’s largest money laundering case, is expected to plead guilty on May 14, court ...
Parasitic worms found in canned sardines imported from China via Singapore
SINGAPORE: A parasitic worm contamination was found in a shipment of canned sardines confiscated last month at the Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex at Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI), ...
Ready to start mandatory testing for exports to Hong Kong and Singapore, says Spices Board
Mumbai: The Spices Board of India said it is ready to begin mandatory testing for spice consignments destined for Singapore and Hong Kong following reports that the two countries have recalled Indian ...
EU and S’pore forge closer business ties; EU firms invited to use Republic as springboard into Asean
Businesses in the European Union (EU) are ramping up efforts to collaborate with firms here in areas such as digital technology and sustainability. Read more at straitstimes.com.
CVC Ups Deal Size to €2.3 Billion, May Price IPO at Mid-Point
CVC Capital Partners increased the size of its initial public offering by €500 million ($536 million), and is likely to price the share sale in Amsterdam at the middle of an initially proposed range, ...
Tokyo Exchange Courts Asian Startups for IPOs
The Tokyo Stock Exchange aims to attract listings from Asian startups, leveraging the market’s recent ascent to record highs and positioning itself as a preferred fundraising destination for companies ...
Singapore stocks declined on Thursday—STI dipped by 1.1%
SINGAPORE: Singapore stocks declined on Thursday morning, mirroring the lacklustre performance seen in global markets.... The post Singapore stocks declined on Thursday—STI dipped by 1.1% appeared fir ...
Withers Gathers Class Action Suit Against Cord Blood Bank in Singapore
The scope of the claims may extend beyond mere refunds, touching on complex issues related to the loss of potential life-saving treatments, Withers said.
Intrigue Surrounds Billion Dollar Money Laundering Case: 10 Suspects’ Profiles Unveiled
In a shocking turn of events, Singaporean authorities have uncovered a complex web of money laundering amounting to S$2.8 billion. This case is popularly known as the Billion Dollar Money Laundering ...
Singapore stocks end lower after US market wobbles ahead of CPI data; STI down 0.2%
SINGAPORE – Markets here and across the region followed ... The Australian market was closed for a holiday. THE BUSINESS TIMES Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to ...
8 in 10 Singapore businesses experienced more change in last 4 years than previous two decades: HubSpot Research
Powered by HubSpot AI Service HubTo help CX leaders scale support, Service Hub includes: To help success teams drive retention, Service Hub includes: Service Hub also features over a dozen AI-powered ...
Dutch agritech innovations may hold answers to Singapore’s food security future
Sky Greens is Singapore’s first farm to secure a new national standard for organic primary produce grown in or near an urban area. (Photo: Nespresso) Prof Sekaran said there is value in the technology ...
Standard Chartered partners with Visa to enhance cross-border payments
In addition to participating in the Visa B2B Connect multilateral payment network, the bank also joins as a new settlement partner ...