Singapore government on Tuesday accused British billionaire Richard Branson of peddling falsehoods and disrespecting its justice system, hitting back at the tycoon over his call to spare a man set to be executed this week for drug trafficking.
UN urges Singapore to halt execution of man for cannabis
A Singaporean man is scheduled to be hanged for conspiring to smuggle a kilogram of cannabis. Singapore has some of the world's toughest anti-drug laws.
Singapore to resume executions for first time in 6 months, execute man over drug trafficking
As Singapore is set to resume executions for the first time in six months, a 46-year-old man, who was sentenced to death for abetting attempted drug trafficking will be executed on Wednesday, Al Jazeera reported.
Singapore jails man for smuggling puppies, kittens from Malaysia after 19 die
The 36-year-old Malaysian tried to transport 26 puppies and a cat in what officials called 'one of the most serious cases of animal smuggling to date' Some animals were stowed away in laundry bags in the lorry's overhead compartment.
More eligible foreign visitors to Singapore can use automated lanes for immigration clearance: ICA
Under ICA's Automated Clearance Initiative (ACI), eligibility has been extended to passport holders of 51 jurisdictions.
Smiles Mobile Remittance adds bills payment for Filipinos in SG
This enables Filipinos based in Singapore to pay their bills via mobile phone. Electronic money transfer platform, Smiles Mobile Remittance by Digital Wallet Singapore announced the expansion of its ...
Singapore to execute man for conspiring to traffic 2 pounds of cannabis
Tangaraju Suppiah's death sentence put the spotlight back on Singapore's harsh stance toward a drug that is being decriminalized in much of the West.
Ahead of G20 meet, India, Singapore deliberate on skilling practices, preparing future-ready workforce
The deliberations come as part of a workshop on "Skill Architecture and Governance Models of India and Singapore" ahead of the third G20 meeting of Education Working Group.
Visit Tekong: TikTok prankster transforms dull Singapore spots into stunning tourist attractions
What do Bukit Panjang, Tekong and Pasir Ris have in common? Well, they’re not exactly tourist attractions in Singapore.
Singapore Refutes Reports 3,500 Rich Persons To Get Citizenship
Singapore refuted reports that it could grant citizenship this year to 3,500 high-net-worth individuals with assets of at least $6 million.
GXS Bank launches flexi loans from as low as S$200 with tenure as short as 2 months
GXS Bank has launched a flexible loan product targeted towards individuals with difficult access to credit facilities. Find out more.
Singapore stocks fall amid weak regional sentiment
The Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.8 per cent, or 27.99 points, to 3,296.56 on Tuesday amid weak market sentiment in the region. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Tremors felt in Singapore, Malaysia after magnitude-7.3 quake near Indonesia’s Sumatra
A magnitude-7.3 earthquake that struck west of Sumatra in Indonesia early on Tuesday morning was also felt in neighbouring Singapore and Malaysia. The quake hit at around 3am local time (4am Singapore time) at a depth of 84km,
GXS digital bank launches flexible loans that let customers borrow as little as $200
GXS Bank, the digital lender backed by Grab and Singtel, is now offering personal loans as low as $200 to cater to what it sees are underserved segments of the population. The loan tenure or duration ...
Singapore: Inflation lost momentum in March – UOB
Senior Economist at UOB Group Alvin Liew reviews the latest inflation figures in Singapore.
MAS Directs DBS to Assess Staff and Tech Supporting Its Digital Banking Services
MAS has directed DBS to conduct an assessment of the staff, processes, and technology supporting its digital banking services.