The island nation of Singapore is eyeing 2024 as the year to scale its Southeast Asian-focused artificial intelligence (AI) models for commercial use and become a global hub for the technology. A ...
Police investigate 2 events related to Israel-Hamas war, warn against protesting at Singapore Airshow
Singapore police are looking into possible offences at a Feb 2 gathering at Orchard Road as well as a private event that was live-streamed online.
PropertyGuru calls for reduction of 15-month wait period, tweak ABSD, Property tax revenue to increase $600 million in 2024 and more
In its budget wish list 2024, PropertyGuru has urged the government to reduce the 15-month wait for private property downgraders and withhold the Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) for Singaporean ... ( read original story ...)
IEA and Singapore will set up regional energy centre to spur Asia’s green transition
The Regional Cooperation Centre, IEA's first office outside its Paris HQ, will open later in 2024. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The Future Of Investing: Fintech 50 2024
These six fintechs are serving everyone from high net worth investors to ordinary workers who need help consolidating their old 401(k)s.
Singapore’s Web3 Firms Call for Budget Support to Boost Talent and Security
Singapore's web3 companies seek governmental assistance to expand their talent pool and strengthen cybersecurity defenses.
Singapore firm’s aircraft crashes in Kapar village, Selangor Fire Dept says occupants still missing
Selangor Fire and Rescue Department has confirmed today that a light aircraft caught fire today and crashed near Kampung Tok Muda in Kapar. In a statement, it said it received a distress call at ...
The Secrets Of The Shark Fin Trade In Singapore
DNA barcoding reveals critical insights into the trade world of shark fins and the ominous threat to global shark populations ...
Drug offence, scam worry Singapore’s security in 2023
SINGAPORE, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) -- The worsening global drug landscape and increasing scam cases became major threats to Singapore's social security last year, according to a report issued by the ...
History Of Banking In Singapore: How We Ended Up With The 3 “Big” Banks For Consumers
A snapshot of acquisitions and mergers of Singapore banks through the decades - till we ended up with the 3 Big Local banks, and upcoming digital banks.
Wish’s deep discount sale to Singapore’s Qoo10 ramps up competition for Temu and Shein
Wish's new owner faces steep competition from Chinese discount retailers Temu and Shein, which have been on an ad-spending blitz to attract American shoppers.
Singapore’s ultrarich shun the bling in laundering crackdown
The sales of luxury cars, properties and golf memberships are falling in the wake of a $US2.2 billion money laundering probe.
No mobile signal in Tengah? Telcos, experts explain why
Telcos say they work with the Housing and Development Board to access rooftops and place the necessary base stations for mobile connectivity.
Keppel DC Reit to receive S$13.3 million from DXC Technology Services on dispute resolution
THE manager of Keppel DC Real Estate Investment Trust (Keppel DC Reit) announced on Tuesday (Feb 13) that DXC Technology Services will pay a settlement amount of S$13.3 million to the Reit’s facility ...
Nikkei set to breach 37,000 with corporate inflation in focus; South Korea, Singapore return to trade
Asia-Pacific markets are set for a positive open as more markets return to trade from the Lunar New Year holiday, including South Korea and Singapore ... market A slump in foreign direct investments, ...
SoftBank-backed Eruditus plans to shift to India from Singapore for IPO
India's $4 trillion stock market has been pulling in billions of dollars of domestic and foreign money as investors flock to a fast-growing alternative to China ...