Economists in Singapore largely expect interest rates here to plateau soon even though the United States central bank has just raised its benchmark ...
Singapore hangs first woman in 19 years after she was convicted of trafficking 31 grams of heroin
Singapore has conducted its first execution of a woman in 19 years and its second hanging this week for drug trafficking.
Singapore executes first woman in nearly two decades for drug trafficking
Singapore on Friday hanged a woman convicted of attempting to traffic an ounce of heroin, the first execution of a female prisoner in nearly two decades in what human rights groups decried as a “grim ...
Singapore executes woman on drugs charge for the first time in 20 years
Singapore on Friday executed a woman for the first time in almost 20 years, officials confirmed. Singaporean national Saridewi Djamani, 45, was found guilty of trafficking 30g (1.06oz) of heroin in ...
Singapore executes first woman in almost 20 years
Singapore on Friday executed a woman for the first time in almost 20 years, officials confirmed. Singaporean national Saridewi Djamani, 45, was found guilty of trafficking 30g (1.06oz) of heroin in 2018. She is the second drug convict to be executed this ...
Why are political scandals and corruption in Singapore so rare?
A series of political scandals has rocked Singapore in recent weeks, from corruption probes to inappropriate relationships among politicians. CNBC examines the reasons why corruption and political scandal are rare in Singapore,
Pump prices in Singapore rise across the board
SINGAPORE - Fuel pump prices have risen across the board after Caltex initiated an increase three weeks ago, with Shell swiftly following suit. Read more at straitstimes.com.
GIC cuts key quant unit in ‘tough’ overhaul of investment teams
The Systematic Investment Group, which had about 30 staff earlier this year, is being reorganized with some team members reassigned to different units while others are leaving to join external quant ...
UPDATE 2-Siltronic sees drop in sales this year of up to 19%, raises investment
Siltronic said it was preparing for its next growth phase by investing in its new Singapore factory, where it plans to produce state-of-the-art 300 mm wafers from 2024. It now plans to invest 1.3 ...
Crypto’s pivot to Asia spurs market maker Wintermute to boost Singapore base
Crypto is turning to Asia as the industry reels from a US crackdown after bankruptcies at platforms including FTX and Celsius Network. Read more at straitstimes.com.
World’s Largest Web3 Event TOKEN2049 Singapore Hits 300 Sponsor Milestone, Announces New Headline Speakers
TOKEN2049, Asia's premier Web3 and crypto conference, announced a slate of prolific title sponsors and headline speakers for its upcoming Singapore edition. With just 50 days to go in the countdown, TOKEN2049 will take place from 13-14 September 2023 at Marina Bay Sands,
UFC books Alex Caceres vs. Giga Chikadze for Singapore
Another UFC contender fight is on tap for Singapore as featherweights Alex Caceres and Giga Chikadze will square off.
Crypto’s Asia Pivot Spurs Market Maker to Boost Singapore Base
The co-founder of leading crypto market maker Wintermute Trading Ltd. plans to move to Singapore along with some of his staff as the digital-asset industry increasingly turns to Asia for growth opportunities.
Watch: 5-year-old girl ‘lives her dream’ by wearing sarong kebaya on Singapore Airlines flight
A 5-year-old girl recently delighted flight attendants and netizens for wearing a child-sized Singapore Airlines cabin crew uniform. What happened: On Saturday, Mohamad Yazid Bin Johari, 34, posted to TikTok a video of his daughter Zahra interacting with a few Singapore Airlines flight attendants in Kuala Lumpur.
Fundraising by crypto-focused VCs plunged in Q2 and it’s not going to get better soon
The second quarter of 2023 also saw a slew of Greater China-based fund managers raising or launching their Web3 funds — including BAI Capital, Token Bay Capital, ProDigital Future Fund, CPIC Investment Management (H.K.) Company Limited, and Waterdrip Capital.
Crypto Regulatory Bill Passes US Congressional Committee: All You Need To Know
This marks the first time that a crypto regulatory bill has been put to a vote in Congress, signifying a major win for crypto lobbyists who have been advocating for regulatory clarity.