SINGAPORE: About 10 victims have lost at least S$9000 since Dec 9 to scams involving refunds from the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (Iras).
Singapore SPAC Optimism Sapped Again by 17LIVE, Pegasus Setbacks
Optimism that special purpose acquisition companies will help boost Singapore’s ailing equity capital market is being ground even lower.
Singapore’s Novo Tellus raises $510 mln for third private equity fund
Singapore-headquartered private equity firm Novo Tellus said on Wednesday it had raised $510 million for its third private equity fund called Novo Tellus PE Fund 3, surpassing its fundraising target ...
Singapore wants datacenters, clouds, regulated like critical infrastructure
Even systems located outside city-state could be considered 'foundational' and face performance demands Singapore's government has proposed amendments to its 2018-era Cybersecurity Bill that would ...
Singapore brings masks back after recording 56,000 COVID cases; issues travel advisory
In a shocking turn of events, Singapore is once again struggling with COVID-19 infections. The country has recorded thousands of fresh cases which has left the world stunned. The government of ...
Indian-Origin Doctor Acquitted of Molestation Charges in Singapore After Compensating Victim
A 35-year-old Indian-origin doctor accused of molesting a woman in Singapore has been acquitted after paying compensation to the victim.
Singapore Brings Back Mask Mandate, Travel Advisories As Active Cases Reach 56,000
With thousands of fresh cases being reported, Singapore has decided to reinstate its mask mandate and update its travel advisories. The COVID restrictions were brought back as the spike in cases has ...
Covid infections down in Singapore but experts call for precaution
The number of COVID-19 infections in Singapore appear to have plateaued over the past week, but experts have urged people to be cautious and mask up in crowded enclosed places as a precaution.
Singapore’s Catholic Church clarifies blessing same-sex couples not the same as endorsing same-sex unions
The Archdiocese of Singapore has clarified that a recent declaration from the Vatican allowing priests to bless same-sex couples does not mean the Catholic Church has changed its position on its traditional doctrine about marriage.
Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix hailed as ‘best race of 2023’ by international media
The FIA has also recognised the recovery marshals here as the 'best team of officials”. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Vietnam and Singapore’s strategic vision for trade and investment
Quang Anh and Vaibhav Saxena, lawyers at VILAF, have given their insights to VIR on Vietnam-Singapore relations.
Pegasus Asia will not conclude business combination; to dissolve
PEGASUS Asia said it will not conclude a business combination “after considering macroeconomic and market conditions”, partially confirming an earlier media report that stated it was one of two ...
ChopValue Singapore transforms waste into stylish lifestyle products through the creative use of the humble chopstick
Established in 2016 by Canadian entrepreneur Felix Böck, ChopValue upcycles used chopsticks into stylish eco-friendly products ...
Singapore slips to 15th place in The Economist’s list of world’s richest countries
SINGAPORE: Singapore, which typically ranks highly in or even tops the indices covering the world’s... The post Singapore slips to 15th place in The Economist’s list of world’s richest countries appea ...
E-vaporiser crackdown: Singapore authorities to increase checks at checkpoints, public hotspots, schools
There will be more checks for e-vaporisers and vapes conducted by the authorities at checkpoints in the coming months, starting with Changi Airport. Read more.
Singapore shares rise at Wednesday’s open; STI up 0.1%
SINGAPORE stocks opened slightly higher on Wednesday (Dec 20) following overnight gains on Wall Street and Europe. Read more at The Business Times.