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Singapore PM Lee warns of ‘very convincing’ deepfakes in ‘spreading disinformation’ after fake video of him emerges
Referring to a fake video of him endorsing cryptocurrency, Lee warns the 'use of deepfake technology to spread disinformation will continue to grow'. As deepfakes would become more realistic with time ...
Procurri Singapore enters 30-month tenancy agreement for $1.4 mil
Under the agreement, Procurri Singapore will pay Exeo Global a total rent of not more than $1.4 million for the term that expires on June 30, 2026. The premises at 8 Aljunied Avenue 3, The Pulse ...
20 weeks’ jail for man who used fake Malaysian passport after thinking he was wanted by Singapore police
SINGAPORE: Assuming that he was wanted by the police for his involvement in a gang fight, a Singaporean man left for Malaysia. He later got a fake Malaysian passport which he used to visit family in ...
103 victims affected by bank impersonation scams in December
SINGAPORE - More than 100 people have fallen prey to a bank impersonation scam in December. The 103 victims, who lost a total of at least $161,000, were duped by scammers who spoofed bank SMSes in ...
UOB cardholders spent money on retail purchases in 2023 like pre-pandemic times
UOB cardholders have been spending money on retail purchases in 2023 like it was pre-pandemic times. This was the latest finding by the bank in its year-end wrap-up analysing consumer spending trends.
Seatrium subsidiary secures $500 mil revolving credit facility from DBS, HSBC and Standard Charted
The loan facility will provide additional funding and liquidity to Seatrium, increasing its financial flexibility.
4 young men arrested for bringing vapes into Singapore
Four men aged between 16 and 24 were detained for their suspected involvement in importing electronic vaporisers into Singapore via Tuas Checkpoint. The Singaporeans currently are being investigated, ...
Singapore stocks end last trading day of 2023 in the black; STI up 0.8%
It was a mixed bag of results for the rest of the stock markets around the region. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Vietnamese student jailed in Singapore for stealing from Apple
Vietnamese student Le Viet Hoang has been sentenced to an 11-month jail term in Singapore for stealing electronics worth over SG$41,000 (US$31,100) from a statutory board and Apple.
Singapore PM reacts to viral deep fake videos of him endorsing crypto scams
The Prime Minister revealed awareness of multiple videos falsely promoting cryptocurrency scams, with Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong also being a target. One manipulated video, titled 'Leaders ...
Singapore’s biggest social media stories of 2023: from Jocelyn Chia’s MH370 joke to ‘girl math’
A Singapore-raised comedian's bad-taste joke about the ill-fated Malaysia Airlines flight almost caused a diplomatic incident this year Read on for more social media stories that set tongues wagging in the city state,
Singapore, Malaysia to raise consumption tax amid inflation fears
Some of Southeast Asia will see consumption taxes rise in early 2024, as countries such as Singapore and Malaysia move to broaden their financial base to support their aging populations and close holes in their budgets.
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Singapore Producer Prices Continue To Fall In November
Singapore's producer prices declined for the tenth successive month in November, largely driven by a sharp fall in the oil index, ...
What does Singapore’s Goods and Services Tax hike mean for businesses and consumers in 2024?
Consumers and business owners in Singapore share their views around the upcoming GST increase starting January 1st, 2024. Donald Trump Legal Filing Slams 'Frivolous' Bid to 'Hide' Secret Documents U.S ...