For China’s social-media-savvy travellers, Singapore is a dream destination – until they discover the eye-watering cost of living.
Wealthy Chinese sidestep Singapore for Dubai
Private bankers and advisers report rise in interest in the Gulf as Asian city-state tightens scrutiny of applicants ...
Over 2,400 F&B outlets shuttered in Singapore this year, most under 5 years old
Singapore's food scene saw 2,431 closures in the first 10 months of this year, of which 63% did not last more than five years.
Romance scam in Singapore costs woman $120K in crypto
A Singapore woman has been scammed out of up to $120,000 by a romance crypto scammer. According to authorities, the woman was convinced by the scammer to transfer her life savings into their ...
Best credit card promotions in Singapore (November 2025): Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB, and more
This November, sign up for a credit card and you could walk away with welcome gifts like:$20,000 Dream Holiday1-night stay at Capella Singaporeup to 110,000 Membership Rewards® points from American ...
When a Singapore crypto cop told a single mum she had been scammed of her savings of over $120k
The Anti-Scam Command has successfully recovered more than $56.7 million of scam losses, which included $39.7 million in non-cryptocurrency and $17 million in cryptocurrency, in the first half of 2025 ...
UOB third-quarter profit tumbles 72% as bank hikes allowances by $1 billion
The jump in allowances is like "buying insurance”, putting UOB in a stronger position and avoiding forced property sales. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore, Thailand ink new rice and healthcare deals: PM Wong hails ‘tremendous potential’ between countries
Neighbours Singapore and Thailand strengthened cooperation on rice trade and healthcare during Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's one-day official visit to Singapore on Friday (Nov 7).At a ...
Singapore High Commissioner Visits Invest UP
Singapore High Commissioner Simon Wong visits Invest UP, exploring investment opportunities in Uttar Pradesh. Focus on infrastructure, EoDB, and Noida Airport.
Crypto bear market wipes out almost entire 2025 value gain
President Donald Trump’s push to cement the US as the world’s crypto epicentre unleashed a wave of activity and sent bitcoin climbing as much as 35%. In a sign of how quickly sentiment has reversed, ...
Singapore FinTech Festival 2025 will start on Nov 12 at Singapore EXPO
The 10th edition of the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF), a global event where policy, finance and technology communities converge, will be kicking off next week from Nov 12 to 14 at the Singapore ...
DBS Foundation donates record $14.5m to ITE to help lower-income students
Funding will provide 24,000 study awards over three years Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singtel generates $1.2B from Airtel stake sale
Singtel sold about an 0.8 per cent stake in Airtel for SGD1.5 billion, bringing the total generated from an asset selloff to SGD5.9 billion.
Singapore’s quantum sector gains pace as global player Quantinuum sets up shop
Interest in quantum technology has surged over the past year, companies say, a sign that Singapore's early investments in the field two decades ago are starting to pay off.
DBS halts hiring, retrains staff as AI reshapes banking jobs; Alleged scam kingpin betrayed by his own trusted aide in Singapore family office: Singapore live news
DBS halts hiring for roles AI may replace, retrains staff for future jobs. Alleged scam tycoon Chen Zhi scammed by his own aide in ironic Singapore twist.
Standard Chartered Foundation announces a US$6 million investment to boost youth employability in Singapore and ASEAN
Standard Chartered Foundation ("the Foundation") announced a US$6 million investment to create and fund programmes that will help young people in Singapore and ASEAN secure employment1 and improve ...