SINGAPORE: Seventeen people will be charged this week for their alleged involvement in a string of scams that caused more than S$1.6 million (US$1.23 million) in losses, the police said on Nov 2.
Singapore, South Korea upgrade ties to strategic partnership
Such partnerships provide ‘stable, predictable framework’ for businesses, says PM Wong Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore Freezes $150 Million in Assets Amid Major Bitcoin Scandal
In a significant financial crackdown, Singapore has frozen assets worth $150 million linked to a vast cryptocurrency scandal involving prominent businessman Che ...
Singapore’s PM Wong wants urgent attention towards artificial intelligence
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has urged governments across the world to prepare workers for artificial intelligence. In his statement, he noted that as the technology continues to evolve, ...
Working hand in hand: Malaysia hunts seven suspects after Singapore busts Cambodia scam ring
Singapore and Malaysian authorities are profiling suspects and boosting cross-border cooperation to combat the rising incidence of cyber fraud. Seven people wanted in connection with a cybercrime ...
Singapore seizes $115M in assets from Cambodian scam empire operator Chen Zhi
Singapore police said Friday they have seized more than $115 million in assets tied to Chen Zhi, a British-Cambodian tycoon accused of running forced labour camps in Cambodia used as multi-billion ...
More HDB flat owners refinancing to cheaper bank loans as interest rates drop to 3-year low
SINGAPORE - With interest rates for home loans falling to their lowest in three years, and more competitive bank loan packages on the market, mortgage loan refinancing activity in Singapore has ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Athletics, young sprinters get $500,000 boost from POSB
S'pore's top men's sprinter Marc Louis is among four young athletes who will benefit from the partnership. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
US Treasury Secretary praises Singapore’s digital asset adoption at APEC
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised Singapore’s leadership in stablecoin and digital asset adoption during a meeting with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday, according to an official ...
Atomic ambitions: Singapore eyes the nuclear option for a net-zero future
The city state has released a new paper on nuclear energy covering new reactor technology and high-profile accidents.
HSBC Innovation Banking launches in Singapore
HSBC announced the launch of HSBC Innovation Banking in Singapore, a dedicated proposition to further deepen its support to the innovation and venture ecosystem in Singapore and across the region.
Singapore sends Zubeen Garg’s post-mortem report to Assam police
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says Singapore authorities have sent singer Zubeen Garg's post-mortem and toxicology reports to the state police. The SIT probing the death has made progress and will ...
Cruise boom keeps Singapore’s marine and port services busy
Cruise passenger throughput has recovered to pre-pandemic levels, reaching 1.85 million last year, according to the Singapore Department of Statistics.
Singapore Wins Praise From U.S. Treasury Over Stablecoin Push
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised Singapore’s rapid stablecoin adoption during APEC 2025 talks with PM Lawrence Wong.
Singapore Freezes $150M in Assets Tied to Alleged Bitcoin Fraud Kingpin
Singapore freezes $150M in assets tied to Chen Zhi, accused of orchestrating a $14.4B Bitcoin fraud network across Asia.
Singapore police seize over S$150 million in assets as part of money laundering probe into Cambodia’s Prince Group
Other assets, including a yacht, 11 cars and multiple bottles of liquor, were also subjected to prohibition of disposal orders, police said.