U.S. Treasury yields remained under pressure in Asian hours, keeping a lid on dollar movement, after the Treasury Department said it would need to borrow less than its previous estimates. How the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks track Wall Street gains, STI up 0.3%
SINGAPORE - Shares in Singapore ended higher on Jan 30 ... DBS Bank lost 0.2 per cent or $0.07 to $31.82, OCBC Bank fell 0.5 per cent or $0.06 to $12.82, while UOB slipped 0.2 per cent or $0.05 to $28 ...
Beware of scam e-mails claiming to offer tax refunds: Iras
Singaporeans are again getting e-mails claiming to come from the taxman that aim to trick them into clicking on a link that directs them to a fake website.They are then asked to provide personal ...
It’s a phishing scam: IRAS warns of impersonation emails that claim to offer tax refunds
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) issued an advisory on Jan. 30, 2024, to warn the public about a resurgence of phishing emails that impersonate the tax authority.
Insurance agent burnt by crypto trading swindles clients and others of over S$193,000, gets jail
SINGAPORE: After losing money from cryptocurrency trading, an insurance agent with AXA began tricking his clients and acquaintances into giving him money, totalling more than S$193,000 (US$144,100).
Singapore’s investment pledges from U.S., China dropped in 2023
SINGAPORE -- Investment pledges to Singapore from American, European and Chinese companies fell in 2023 from the previous year, government data showed on Tuesday, as the global economic downturn cast ...
Singapore ranked 5th least corrupt country in 2023
The latest Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index placed Denmark as the least corrupt country again, with Singapore remaining the only Asian country in the top 10.
Global anti-graft watchdog places Singapore as fifth least corrupt country in world index
SINGAPORE: Global anti-graft watchdog Transparency International has ranked Singapore as the fifth least corrupt country in the world, with a score that also places the Republic as the least corrupt ...
Singapore football coach sacking: Limp Lions not solely Nishigaya’s fault
The Football Association of Singapore and national players also have to take responsibility for recent poor performances. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Shanghai eyes Singapore as it chases foreign investments amid slowing economy
Investment promotion event launched on Jan 29 touting Shanghai as an attractive destination. Read more at straitstimes.com.
How this billionaire’s son bought Singapore’s Swee Lee at age 23, and carved a niche in the music business
Kuok Meng Ru, CEO of Caldecott Music Group which owns brands like Swee Lee and BandLab, discusses his entrepreneurial journey in the music business.
‘Next time it’s fire’: Man in Singapore gets Johor home splashed with paint by loan sharks after making enquiry online
Owe money, pay money — that's how the expression goes when it comes to loan sharks. But what if you've never owed them money to begin with? A Malaysian man working in Singapore has been hounded by ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s WRISE picks former Citi banker DJ Sengupta to lead Middle East expansion
Singapore-based WRISE said in statement. Prior to joining WRISE Wealth Management Middle East, he held senior wealth management positions at international financial institutions like Citibank and has ...
India and Singapore working on food security, green growth, and emerging tech: Indian envoy
Singapore is an indispensable partner in these new fields and active collaborations are ongoing, said Shilpak Ambule, Indian High Commissioner to Singapore, at the 75th Republic Day celebration reception.
Singapore households continue to spend as inflation eases in 2023; credit card debt not a concern
If rents of owner-occupied accommodation are excluded, the consumer price index (CPI) for households in the lowest 20 per cent income group increased by 4 per cent in 2023, down from 5 per cent in 2022. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
What tech leaders hope to see in Singapore Budget 2024 (Part 1)
Davos 2024 highlighted the need to rebuild trust between economies amid global uncertainties. To better navigate this rapidly changing landscape, Singapore can accelerate its economic priorities with ...