SINGAPORE - The founder of a parquet company was sentenced to three years’ jail on Monday for duping three different banks into delivering more than $2 million in loans. Jason Sim Chon Ang, 57, who is ...
MAS: End corporate cheques by end-2025, banks to charge for processing from 1 Nov
Many banks will charge for cheque processing from 1 Nov, MAS added. Why are cheque transactions being stopped?
OCBC’s Great Eastern in talks to buy MetLife Malaysian arm, sources say
The subsidiary of OCBC is said to be conducting due diligence on AmMetLife Insurance Bhd. and seeking regulatory approval.
OCBC’s Great Eastern in talks to buy AmMetLife, claim sources
A deal would see Great Eastern prevail in its pursuit of AmMetLife Insurance. The Singaporean firm was interested in acquiring the unit last year, even as Zurich Insurance Group AG had emerged as the ...
India successfully orbits seven Singapore satellites
India successfully orbits seven Singapore satellites - India successfully placed into orbit seven satellites from Singapore- the radar imaging satellite DS-SAR and ...
Singapore MP Christopher de Souza cleared of improper professional conduct
Holland-Bukit Timah GRC Member of Parliament Christopher de Souza was cleared of improper professional conduct as a lawyer on Monday.
As talks with Indonesia stall, Singapore seeks other green energy sources: ‘the clock is ticking’
Despite signing agreements and a US$37 billion 'Green Corridor' in Indonesia, a history of turbulence clouds Singapore-Jakarta energy relations Indonesia wants to add value to its industries, experts ...
Singapore stocks gain in line with region on Monday; STI up 0.1%
SINGAPORE shares closed higher on Monday (Jul 31) tracking gains across the region, following signs of easing inflation in the US. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s Deputy PM Lawrence Wong Hails Sikhs’ Contribution
Sikhs in Singapore have distinguished themselves in their chosen professions and made significant contributions in diverse fields while retaining their culture, faith and unique identity, Deputy Prime ...
Singapore eases rules on national symbol usage, provides guidelines on respectful use
SINGAPORE — Singapore will see a significant change in the rules governing the usage of its national symbols, with the National Symbols Act and its accompanying regulations coming into effect on ...
Why auctions are gaining popularity amongst Singapore homeowners
There were 57 owner listings and only 22 mortgagee listings in Q2. In Q2 2023, there were 57 owner listings in Singapore, a 26.7% q-o-q gain from the 45 in Q1 2023*, but an 8.1% y-o-y decrease from ...
Five key changes to regulations on the use of the Singapore flag
The National Symbols Act and Regulations, which provides a framework to promote the appropriate use of the national and presidential symbols, comes into effect on Tuesday.
Singapore rebuts The Economist column’s “deeply offensive” suggestion that CPIB may not be independent
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Lim Thuan Kuan, has rebutted a recent column published in The Economist that raised questions about the independence of Singapore’s ...
Prince Harry reveals trip to Singapore and Japan with long-time friend
Prince Harry, 38, will take part in the annual Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup at Singapore Polo Club on 12 August. He will play on the Royal Salute Sentebale Team, against the Singapore Polo Club Team ...
Singapore manufacturing, services business outlook more upbeat for next 6 months
SINGAPORE’S manufacturers and services firms have become more positive about business conditions in the next six months, based on separate quarterly surveys on Monday (Jul 31). Read more at The ...
Singapore business investment forum launched
The Singapore Business Investment Forum (SBIF) was formally launched on July 29 to provide a new platform for Singaporean businesses in Cambodia as well as prospective investors from the city-state.