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SINGAPORE: The recently released Global Peace Index (GPI) 2023 report has revealed that Singapore has secured the sixth position among the most peaceful countries globally. This marks an uptick from ...
Singapore restricts remittances to China after US$10 million in funds frozen
The three-month suspension follows reports of remittances through Singapore being frozen in beneficiaries’ bank accounts in China by law enforcement agencies.
Daily Cuts – An improvement in Singapore’s NODX results
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Singapore halts China remittance routes over frozen funds
Nearly US$9.8 million was affected as remittance firms opted for overseas agents over banks to cut transaction costs.
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Coronavirus Latest Update: In a significant development, Singapore has reported over 56,000 COVID Cases within one week. Notably, the country is reeling under massive COVID-19 infections as the cases ...
Singapore’s Atomionics taps gravity, AI in hunt for critical minerals
Singapore-based start-up Atomionics has had the first commercial deployment of its technology that uses gravity and artificial intelligence to define ore bodies, potentially cutting costs and speeding ...
Life in Singapore ‘normal’, travellers told not to panic
Life in Singapore remains normal despite an uptick in Covid cases. Travellers are advised not to panic as the government's advisory is precautionary in nature. Singapore is recording around 350 ...
HDB vs Condo: Which is a better first home in Singapore?
Are you considering purchasing your first home? The decision between a Housing Development Board (HDB) flat and a condominium unit can be quite a ... ( read original story ...)
StanChart M&A theory will finally become reality
Things are finally going well for Bill Winters’ Standard Chartered . After a long period of anaemic performance, the Asia-focused lender generated a 10.4% underlying return on tangible equity in the ...
Singapore Bourse Expected To End Losing Streak
The Singapore stock market has finished lower in back-to-back sessions, sinking almost 10 points or 0.3 percent along the way. The ...
Singapore makes top 3 of countries with highest English proficiency
The latest report by Education First reveals the top 12 countries where English is spoken with high proficiency.
Singapore’s Covid-19 chaos: Why Karnataka mandated masks for senior citizens
Upon the discovery of the JN.1 case in Kerala, its neighbouring state, Karnataka, made masks mandatory for senior citizens and those with comorbidities. But, the reason why the government is paying special attention to those above the age of 60 lies in the evidence from Singapore.
Keep cash on the sidelines, but get a better return on it: Moomoo Singapore
Investors are opting to keep more cash on the sidelines amid a still-volatile global macro environment, according to data from Moomoo Singapore. More than 80% of users polled by the digitalised ...
Light installations for Christmas seen in Singapore
Light installations for Christmas are seen at Singapore's Gardens by the Bay on Dec. 18, 2023. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua) People view light installations for Christmas at Singapore's Gardens by ...
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