He highlighted four major challenges Singapore faces – geopolitics, climate change, technology and changes to its society. Read more at straitstimes.com.
New fathers at StanChart to get 20 weeks of paid parental leave; HSBC to increase paternity and maternity leave
SINGAPORE: Two banks in Singapore are stepping up for new fathers, giving them more paid time off to care for their newborns. Starting Friday (Sep 1), employees at Standard Chartered Bank will get 20 ...
5 Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Singapore Changi Airport’s Wondrous ‘Jewel’ Complex
Jewel Changi Airport's HSBC Rain Vortex is the world's tallest indoor waterfall and a major attraction for visitors. The nature-themed complex is filled with over 2,000 trees and palms, including a ...
Commentary: Stories of Brand Singapore missing from bookshelves
Singapore has strong brands that have made a mark at home and abroad. But if nobody writes their stories, readers won't know what they're missing, says author Sue-Ann Chia.
Major Singapore Banks Named in $740 Million Money-Laundering Scandal in Which Police Seized Millions in Crypto
Top local and international banks in Singapore have found themselves entangled in one of the city-state’s biggest money-laundering scandals, encompassing over $740 million. Read on to learn more.
Singapore Early Child Development Agency: CCTV cameras to be fitted at all preschools, government-funded early intervention centres from July 2024
All preschools and government-funded early intervention centres must be fitted with closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras from July 1 next year, the ...
Meet the chef capturing slow-paced Peranakan cuisine from fast-paced Singapore
For years, chef Malcolm Lee's restaurant Candlenut struggled. At one point, he wondered if he'd made a mistake, but he doubled down on Peranakan cooking and a cuisine he saw disappearing.
Singapore Police arrest 13 suspects aged 15-25 years for malware scams related to bank accounts
Complaints of malware have been coming to the Singapore Police Force since the beginning of 2023. According to the information released, the malware infected victims’ phones and then money was ... ( read original story ...)
QuillCon CXO Singapore Returns Bigger and Better– Transcending Boundaries and Forging Connections
QuillCon CXO to be hosted in Singapore on September 15th, 2023– Get ready for a remarkable gathering that promises to have a significant impact on the crypto and blockchain revolution. After the ...
If S’pore’s food imports are disrupted, will we have to settle for chicken rice without chicken?
Malaysia's export ban on chicken in June last year, also badly hit chicken rice sellers in Singapore as chicken prices rose by about 10 to 30 per cent. And when there are perceived or real food ...
Singapore shares end short trading week with gains, STI up 0.4%
The Straits Times Index (STI) advanced 13.08 points or 0.4 per cent to 3,233.30, taking its cue from overnight gains on Wall Street. The index added 1.3 per cent over a week shortened by the public ...
iFast Singapore to take over MoneyOwl’s investment and insurance business
WEALTH management platform iFast Corporation on Thursday (Aug 31) said its Singapore subsidiary – iFast Financial – will be taking over MoneyOwl’s investment and insurance business. Read more at The ...
This homegrown health tech startup is reimagining diabetes and weight care in Singapore
By harnessing the power of technology, NOVI Health makes holistic personalised healthcare accessible and achievable ...
Stablecoin Summit Singapore 2023: Inaugural Gathering of Global CBDC and Stablecoin Experts Empowering NextGen Finance
The Monetary Authority of Singapore recently unveiled its Stablecoin Regulatory Framework to strong international reception, buttressing the nation-state's prominence as a cornerstone of the ...
UOB Kay Hian keeps ‘buy’ on Capitaland Ascott Trust with lowered target price
On Aug 2, CLAS signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with its sponsor, The Ascott Limited, to acquire the three assets, which are the 230-unit The Cavendish London, the 136-unit Temple Bar Hotel ...
Dive into iShopChangi Tax AbsorbMania: Present Your Receipts & Reclaim Your Taxes in Singapore
Shop without Tax, Flying or Not. SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - - Put your shopping shoes on and step into a world of excitement, where shopping becomes a skilful Great Whirlpool game with a chance to ...