The Straits Times joined Singapore’s spidermen, Mr Joseph Koh and Mr Chris Ang on a night walk in the northern part of the island in search of nocturnal arachnids. Journalists Ang Qing and Gena Soh ...
Monetary Authority of Singapore Imposes Additional Capital Requirement on DBS Bank for Disruption of Banking Services
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has reportedly imposed on DBS Bank Ltd (DBS Bank) an additional capital requirement.
SFA refutes Indonesian report about Singapore’s ‘readiness’ to import pig carcasses from Bulan Island
SFA said it hasn't received or approved any application from Indonesian abattoirs for export of pig carcasses, pork to Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SFA dismisses ‘inaccurate’ Indonesian claim that Singapore is ready to import pig carcasses
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on Sunday (May 7) rejected a report by Indonesian media outlet Antara that said it was ready to sanction the import of pig carcasses from Indonesia's Pulau ...
Singapore to plant 10,000 trees to mark founder PM Lee’s 100 birthday
Some 10,000 trees will be planted across Singapore to mark the 100th year since the birth of the city-state's founding Prime Minister, the late Lee Kuan Yew, who was known as the economically ...
Singapore woman, 60, who scanned QR code with malware lost RM66,000 to bubble tea survey scam while she was sleeping
She visited a bubble tea shop and saw a sticker pasted on its glass door, encouraging customers to do an online survey to get a free cup of milk tea.
Singapore’s Execution Of Man With Cannabis Brings ‘Rule Of Law’ Under Scanner
Singapore’s credentials as a rule of law destination are severely undermined by its criminal law jurisprudence.
Singapore women’s swimming relay team deliver Singapore’s 1,000th gold at the Cambodia SEA Games
More than 60 years after Singapore made its debut at the 1959 South-east Asian Peninsular (Seap) Games in Bangkok, the Republic won its 1,000th gold medal at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia on Saturday ...
Wet weather hits OCBC Cycle; cyclists welcome first full-scale event in 3 years
The Sportive 40km Ride was reduced to 20km after the start was delayed by 30 minutes owing to rain. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Picky eating among kids is on the rise in Singapore, here’s what parents can do
Doctors are seeing more kids who are picky eaters and anxious parents may be fuelling bad eating habits. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SEA Games 2023: Singapore’s Jonathan Tan meets Olympic qualifying mark in 50m freestyle
The 21-year-old clocked 21.91 seconds to finish first, ahead of defending champion and teammate Teong Tzen Wei. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Service disruption: MAS orders DBS to set aside $1.6b as regulatory capital
A disruption to DBS Bank’s digital banking and ATM services on Friday and an earlier widespread disruption on March 29 mean the additional capital requirement it must set aside now stands at about $1.
Me & My Money: Why finance exec prefers to rent a home
It's important to work out the numbers and the opportunity cost of the capital, she says. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Heart of the Matter: Why ultra-rich foreigners will still buy property in Singapore
Foreigners buying residential property in Singapore will now pay 60 per cent additional buyer’s stamp duty, up from 30 per cent. While this is the steepest increase in the latest round of property ... ( read original story ...)
LAMBO Crypto Project Launches Community-Driven Meme Token
LAMBO, a new community-driven meme token built on the Ethereum Network, has launched. The project aims to leverage the iconic 'Wen Lambo' meme to reach ...
Singapore handed humbling reality check in Southeast Asian Games draw with minnows Laos
Singapore were given a reality check on Saturday as a 0-0 draw with Laos eliminated them from the men's football tournament at the 32nd SEA Games.