Singapore is encouraging more women to pursue jobs in science, technology and engineering to help bridge the gender pay gap.
Ex-property agent gets death for trafficking cannabis; judge rejects defence that drug was for research
Seet Poh Jing argued that the cannabis in his possession was for research, as he was considering business ventures, including a cafe selling cannabis, in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Property analysts expect S$1m HDB resale transactions soon in last 4 towns yet to record such sales
Only four towns out of Singapore's 24 Housing and Development Board (HDB) towns and three estates have yet to record a resale transaction crossing S$1 million, but this could change soon, property ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore launches platform to tackle money laundering
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched a centralised digital platform that lets financial institutions share customer information in order to tackle money laundering and terrorism ...
Swiss banker gets no prison in ‘Singapore Solution’ tax scam
He took part in a scheme to help wealthy US clients hide more than US$60 million in assets. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Public companies are Isetan (Singapore) Limited’s (SGX:I15) biggest owners and were rewarded after market cap rose by S$172m last week
Key Insights The considerable ownership by public companies in Isetan (Singapore) indicates that they collectively ...
Singapore shares fall at Wednesday’s open; STI down 0.7%
SINGAPORE stocks opened weaker on Wednesday (Apr 3) following overnight losses on Wall Street, as Tesla and healthcare stocks weighed on ...
Singapore jails man for trying to pay off dancing-girl debts by forging mum’s signature, selling her Rolls-Royce
Liu Kuei Liang, 33, accumulated debts at ‘diao hua’ clubs, where punters tip female dancers by buying them sashes and garlands of flowers, court records showed.
Why Bank Deposits’ Base Interest Of 0.05% In Singapore No Longer Makes Sense (But May Still Be Useful For Singaporeans)
Banks offer a low base interest rate on basic savings accounts due to the simple nature of providing a basic banking account service.
Singapore’s vaping ban falls short amid global youth tobacco crisis
Vaping offenses in Singapore increased nearly 60% between 2022 and 2023, according to the country’s Ministry of Health, despite a widespread ban — showing the uphill battle lawmakers face globally in ...
GXS Bank planning for investment product even as Grab discontinues such offerings
SINGAPORE – An investment product is on the cards for Grab and Singtel’s digital lender GXS, even as tech giant Grab recently discontinued such services here. GXS retail head Jenn Ong told The Straits ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered picks new investment banking regional heads, source says
Standard Chartered has picked new regional heads for its corporate and investment banking business (CIB), according to a person with knowledge of the matter, as the Asia-focused bank undergoes a major ...
Singapore hotelier makes room for stays that help with biodiversity
CEO Choe Peng Sum also aims to move Pan Pacific Hotels Group's properties closer to being zero-energy. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Shein IPO ‘major event’ as ‘extensive’ range bags $2bn profit in 2023
A GlobalData analyst told Just Style exclusively fast fashion giant Shein has managed to ‘establish itself as a serious contender’ in clothing as it considers its next move on IPO.
Travel Insurance For Singapore: The Complete Guide
Singapore has long been a holiday favourite for Australians, either as a stop-over city on the way to Europe or the Middle East or as base for exploring Asia. According to the latest figures from data ...
Singapore strengthens crypto oversight
Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS) has amended its Payments Service Act (PSA), effective in stages from April 4, to include regulatory oversight of crypto custody and cross-border fund transfer ...