A Singapore court has rejected a divorced father’s attempt to compel his ex-wife to send their two children to a church camp, with a judge warning ...
Singapore police arrest 22-year-old man after woman found dead at Choa Chu Kang HDB block
A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a young woman was found lying motionless at a public housing block in Singapore’s Choa ...
Universal Studios Singapore performer dies after medical emergency during stunt training
A performer involved in the WaterWorld stunt show at Universal Studios Singapore has died after suffering a medical emergency during a training session ...
Singapore regulator seeks faster private bank onboarding
The Monetary Authority of Singapore said lenders should bring account opening times down to within one month by the end of this year.
CIMB’s InsureXpo® 2026 Reveals New Financial Independence Benchmark: More Singapore Residents Target S$1M+ and Retirement in Their 40s
The third run of InsureXpo® 2026 convened the entire insurance ecosystem to empower individuals to become financially fit and future-ready.Latest joint study by CIMB Singapore and Nanyang ...
Singapore woos global wealth with ‘safety’, ‘stability’ and faster private banking account opening
More efficient account opening will improve the competitiveness of the wealth management industry while maintaining high standards,” says MAS managing director Chia Der Jiun.
Constructor Group selects Singapore for new global AI and quantum headquarters, creating 200+ high-skilled roles
BREMEN, Germany, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ConstructorGroup has chosen to relocate its headquarters from Switzerland to Singapore, one of the world's most prevalent innovation hubs-a decision that ...
Singapore must keep making ‘bold bets’ to stay competitive in a fragmented world: Jeffrey Siow
The nation’s core strengths remain relevant even as the global economy becomes more protectionist, noted the co-chair of the Economic Strategy Review committee on global competitiveness.
Explainer: What is behind the rising volume of Russian oil arriving in Singapore?
Discover why the volume of Russian fuel oil in Singapore waters has hit a one-year high amid Middle East supply disruptions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s RisingJoy hits 50 platform deals, plans original content
Singapore-based microdrama distributor RisingJoy has struck content licensing deals with more than 50 apps and platforms across 30-plus countries, the company said, as it positions itself for a ...
Singapore Microdrama Outfit RisingJoy Hits 50-Platform Milestone, Eyes Move Into Original Production (EXCLUSIVE)
Singapore microdrama outfit RisingJoy has licensed to 50-plus platforms in 30 countries and is moving into co-production.
Low crime rates, high social trust, political stability: Singapore ranked as world’s safest country for immigrants
Singapore has topped another global ranking — this time for being the safest country in the world for immigrants.The ranking, part of online remittance service Remitly's Immigration Index 2026, saw ...
Singapore core inflation at 1.4% on year in April, lower than expected
Singapore's key consumer price gauge rose 1.4% in April from a year earlier, official data showed on Monday, below economists' expectations.
Wealthy clients in Singapore could open private bank accounts 2 weeks faster
Singapore’s banking sector is set to cut the time wealthy clients need to open accounts by two weeks by the end of this year, as authorities seek to strengthen the city-state’s competitiveness as a ...
Singapore aims to speed up private bank account opening for wealthy clients
Private banking account opening times for the wealthy will be reduced to within one month by the end of 2026, down from the current duration of about six weeks or longer.
Bitcoin volatility hits nine-month low as crypto takes breather
Bitcoin’s expected volatility has fallen to the lowest level in nine months, as subdued trading and a shift in speculative interest away from the largest cryptocurrency dampen demand for options ...