More than 100 people have fallen prey to bank impersonation scams in December. The 103 victims, who lost a total of at least $161,000, were duped by scammers who spoofed bank SMSes in order to gain ...
Monetary Authority of Singapore Imposes Civil Penalty of $3.9M on Credit Suisse AG for Alleged Misconduct by Relationship Managers
MAS imposed a civil penalty of $3.9 million on Credit Suisse AG, for its alleged failure "to prevent or detect misconduct by its relationship managers." ...
Hyundai Motor’s IONIQ 5 Sweeps Car of the Year Awards in Singapore
Hyundai Motor Company today announced that IONIQ 5 has won the Straits Times Car of the Year as well as Sgcarmart Car of the Year and Electric SUV of the Year — all for 2023.
Singapore PM Lee warns of ‘very convincing’ deepfakes ‘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 ...
Singapore economy grows 1.2 per cent in 2023; growth hurt by softer global demand for its exports
SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's economy avoided a recession and ... The economy has been hurt by softer global demand for its exports, with the return of air travel after the Covid-19 pandemic boosting ...
I spent 28 hours flying from Canada to Singapore — here are 3 things that made my experience more comfortable
Germaine Arenas took three economy flights to travel from Canada to Singapore.Arenas said she prepared well before the flight to make sure she got ample rest on board.She advises travelers to choose a ...
Singapore Avoids Recession as Lee Warns of ‘Troubled’ World
Singapore’s economy avoided a recession in 2023 as Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong warned of a “troubled” international environment that will weigh on growth and security.Most Read from BloombergPutin ...
Singapore’s economy avoids recession in 2023, grows 1.2 per cent: PM Lee
For next year, growth is projected at 1-3 per cent but ‘much will depend on the external environment’ such as the Ukraine war and Israel-Gaza war.
Singapore’s economy grew 1.2% in 2023, says PM Lee
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s economy avoided a recession and expanded 1.2% in 2023, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said today, warning however that geopolitical risks will weigh on next year’s growth. The ...
Singapore’s Tuition Centers Attracting Foreign Students With “Edu-cation”
Singapore’s education system, renowned for its excellence, has become a beacon for foreign students. Singapore’s reputation is bolstered by specialized institutions and tuition centers that offer a ...
Singapore Economy Grows 1.2 Percent In 2023: PM Lee
Singapore's economy avoided a recession and expanded 1.2 percent in 2023, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Sunday, warning however that geopolitical risks will weigh on next year's growth.
Exploring artistry: The best art galleries in Singapore
From avant-garde exhibitions pushing the boundaries, to classic masterpieces steeped in tradition, art galleries stand as bastions of creativity. Whether you’re an art enthusiast looking for some new ...
Maersk pauses Red Sea sailings after Houthi attack on Singapore-flagged container ship
DUBAI: Iranian-backed Houthi militants attacked a Maersk container vessel with missiles and small boats, prompting the company to pause all sailing through the Red Sea for 48 hours, Maersk said on ...
This Year in Asia: money laundering in Singapore, Taylor Swift’s snubs, Robert Kuok at 100 and other highlights of 2023
Singapore’s massive money laundering case; Taylor Swift’s snub of everywhere else in Southeast Asia – and Malaysian business tycoon Robert Kuok’s 100th birthday: here are This Week in Asia’s ...
2023 Year-End Review Of The Singapore Property Market: Key Numbers And Trends You Need To Know
Things are finally starting to calm down in Singapore’s private property market, with 2023 seeing the tail-end of the post-pandemic supply crunch. But for many buyers, complaint ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore residents to feel 2024 GST hike’s ‘psychological pinch’ even with government’s cushioning measures
The higher GST is set to remain a hotly debated issue ahead of Singapore's leadership transition and next general elections, analysts say Businesses in Singapore have unveiled promotions to lure ...