SINGAPORE: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong tackled Singapore’s property prices in a speech earlier this week, saying, perhaps only partially in jest, that “in Singapore, the ...
Singapore girl, 14, asked to send nudes to repay scam ‘debt’ up to $11,000
Scammers posing as a job agent conned a 14-year-old girl of over $1,100, and even followed up with threats to her to send nudes to pay off her debts. Mandarin newspaper Shin Min Daily News reported ...
The Climate Conversations – S4E3: A Singapore scientist takes a 60-hour journey to Antarctica to see climate change up close
Losing his luggage and standing on an ice sheet in a t-shirt was not how Professor Benjamin Horton thought his trip to Antarctica would go. But he and PHD student Tan Fang Yi tell Julie Yoo why they ...
UOB to invest over $500 mil to build new global technology and innovation centre in Punggol
UOB, on April 18, announced that it will invest over $500 million to build its new global technology and innovation centre in JTC’s Punggol Digital District, becoming the first local bank to do so.
Fresh pork back on sale in Singapore’s wet markets, but prices have gone up
Some pork sellers said they have had to pay about 30 per cent more for the new stock from Sarawak, and the higher costs will be passed down to customers.
UOB deepens its regional roots
Wee Ee Cheong, talks about challenges in expanding its regional network and retail bank, investing in tech and talent, succession ...
Despite record earnings, generous dividends, analysts lukewarm towards DBS as outlook turns cautious
Despite reporting record net profit of $2.57 billion in 1QFY2023 ended March after setting aside $99 million in general provisions and adding $200 million to its management overlays, analysts are not ...
Exports did reasonably well, need services boost to hit $2 trillion: National University of Singapore’s Amitendu Palit
Outbound shipments may have to navigate difficult waters as the globe is headed towards a slowdown and the effects of de-globalisation and fragmentation of supply chains show up, says the Senior Resea ...
As office and shop rentals rise, storage space providers see brisk business. But for how long?
Storage providers are not immune from the very same rental pressures, since not all own the properties they are in.
Singapore seen as a prize target by terrorist groups, cannot let its guard down: PM Lee
SINGAPORE - The threat of terrorism and extremism still exists and continues to morph into new forms, hence Singapore cannot afford to let its guard down.Terror groups like the Islamic State in Iraq ...
Singapore man accused of suffocating 3-month-old baby girl to death with pillow
The incident happened last year at a flat where Mustaqim Rosli had frequent contact with the victim If found guilty, he could be jailed up to 20 years and fined or caned A man is accused of ...
Singapore is seen as a ‘prize target’ by terrorist groups: Prime Minister Lee
Singapore is seen as a “prize target” by terrorist groups and it continues to be mentioned in their propaganda, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said, emphasising that his nation cannot afford to ...
Singapore’s individual errors undo Philippe Aw’s savvy game plan and Aizil Yazid’s heroics in loss to Vietnam
Individual errors proved costly in what was an otherwise creditable showing by Singapore in Wednesday's loss to Vietnam at the 32nd SEA Games.
IndiGo to begin flights to Singapore and Bangkok from Bhubaneswar next month
Low-cost carrier IndiGo on Wednesday announced it will commence flight services to Singapore and Bangkok from Bhubaneswar from June 3. These additional international routes will not only improve ...
In Australia and Singapore, female crypto investors are doing it better than males
According to Independent Reserve survey studies conducted in Australia and Singapore, female crypto investors are on top for profitability. ... Read More The post In Australia and Singapore, female ...
Flexible work arrangements a key focus of Singapore’s new workers compact: Labour chief Ng Chee Meng
The labour movement has engaged close to 40,000 workers in the past year to find out their concerns and challenges, National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng told CNA in an ...