These companies were fined between S$500 and S$2,000 per work pass holder, totalling more than S$1.1mn covering 196 work pass holders. ( read original story ...)
Will Indonesia’s new extradition treaty with Singapore allow it to bring wealthy corruption suspects to justice?
Indonesians have parked hundreds of billions of dollars in Singapore. Jakarta has always wanted to pursue those who took funds after the Asian financial crisis. ( read original story ...)
Heart of the Matter – S2: Mental health and youth: Is something broken in Singapore society?
The struggles of mental illness among a younger generation has dominated discussions since COVID-19 hit. In this no-holds-barred discussion, guest co-host Jaime Han and CNA's Lin Suling speak to CEO ... ( read original story ...)
James Dyson Foundation invests $3m to inspire more young engineers in Singapore
The donation will fund engineering facilities in universities and a mentorship scheme with Dyson engineers. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore EDB: Business investment commitments fall to S$11.8b in ‘challenging’ 2021 but beat targets
Despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Economic Development Board (EDB) still met its medium- to long-term targets last year by securing S$11.8 billion (RM36.8 billion) worth of ... ( read original story ...)
Agilent and A*STAR’s SIFBI Sign Research Collaboration Agreement to Advance Singapore Agri-Food Industry
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) recently signed a Research Collaboration Agreement (RCA) with the Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI) outlining their collaboration on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s help sought in Juthamas case
The Office of the Attorney-General is seeking the cooperation of its Singaporean counterpart in freezing the assets of former Tourism Authority of Thailand boss, Juthamas Siriwan. ( read original story ...)
Singapore signs FTA with Chile, Columbia, Mexico, Peru bloc
SINGAPORE - A free trade agreement struck on Wednesday (Jan 26) between Singapore and a bloc of countries consisting of Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru is set to give Singapore greater access to what ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore further simplifies testing protocols for Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) travellers
As news that Singapore is slowly bringing back its Vaccinated Travel Lanes, starting with Malaysia, the country is easing its testing requirements to lure more travellers. ( read original story ...)
Bank of America looks at Hong Kong staff relocations to Singapore
Review begins to identify workers who can be moved as strict quarantine rules stifle territory’s role as regional hub ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Pacific Alliance countries sign trade agreement
Singapore has signed a free trade agreement with the Pacific Alliance - made up of Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Chile - those governments said on Wednesday, in a deal they said would facilitate trade ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore backs WA green hydrogen mega-projects
Singapore’s sovereign wealth GIC has invested in InterContinental Energy, a partner in two major green hydrogen export projects in Western Australia. ( read original story ...)
Living with the virus in Singapore
Before the pandemic, my wife and I visited Singapore many times and enjoyed the beauty of this Lion City. We stayed with our daughter and her family on Choa Chu Kang Avenue, a 45-minute Grab ride from ... ( read original story ...)
Adani Wilmar IPO opens tomorrow: All you need to know
The public issue will open for subscription on 27 Jan and close on 31 Jan.The price band has been fixed at ₹218-230 a share for its public issue ... ( read original story ...)
As Adani Wilmar IPO opens tomorrow, here’s why brokerages suggest to bet on the issue
Adani Wilmar IPO proceeds will be used towards capital expenditure, repayment of debt & funding strategic acquisitions and investments ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Records Low International Arrivals in 2021, Shows Signs of Recovery
Singapore witnessed low international arrivals in 2021 but showed indications of improvement after implementing a quarantine credit system for vaccinated visitors and issuing cash vouchers, according ... ( read original story ...)