A 58-year-old Chinese national lived and worked in Singapore illegally for 15 years from 2007 to 2022 despite being banned from entering the country since 2006.Yan Jinfa was on Wednesday (Dec ...
Malaysian woman looking for her birth family in Singapore
She was given up for adoption at birth in April 1959 to neighbours in Kota Bharu in Kelantan. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s digital banks not the game changer they promise to be
DIGITAL banks appeared poised to shake Singapore’s financial scene up in 2022. But their entry has turned out to be underwhelming, with limited utility for the average consumer. Read more at The ...
Pickier investors, reluctant borrowers could dampen Singapore’s debt capital market
A RISING interest rate environment, global macro worries and geopolitical tensions may hinder corporates from raising funds in Singapore’s debt capital market (DCM) next year. Companies are expected ...
Singapore sentences sharemarket manipulator to 36 years in jail
Ling, who got 20 years, and John Soh were found to have manipulated the share prices of Blumont Group, Asiasons Capital and LionGold.
‘LVB integration complete; DBS now looks for growth’
In an interview, Shome clarified that it would take another 18 months for the bank to shed the impact of the amalgamation on profitability.
No change to Singapore’s COVID-19 rules for travellers from China
SINGAPORE: There is no change to Singapore's COVID-19 rules for travellers and work pass holders arriving from China, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Wednesday (Dec 28). "At this juncture, the pr
Singtel to Showcase its 5G Network’s Enhanced Mobile Broadband Capability to Support UHD Content
Singtel will be showcasing its 5G network’s enhanced mobile broadband capability to support ultra-high-definition (UHD) content at Mediacorp’s annual live New Year’s Eve countdown party, “Let’s ...
Chinese national banned from entering Singapore worked here illegally for 15 years
He was deported from Singapore in November 2006. A year later he hatched a plan to return here to work illegally. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Mercatus confirms sale of Singapore malls to Link Reit for S$2.16 billion
Asia’s biggest Reit, will buy a portfolio of assets from Singapore shopping mall owner NTUC Enterprise Co-operative for S$2.16 billion, NTUC unit Mercatus Co-operative confirmed on Wednesday (Dec 28).
UOB Kay Hian’s ban from IPO, RTO sponsor activities significant but unsurprising: market watchers
UOB Kay Hian’s (UOBKH) ban from new issue and sponsor activities is a significant one, but comes as no surprise to market watchers polled by The Business Times. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore shares end largely flat on Wednesday
Local shares ended Wednesday’s low-key session largely flat after a mixed performance on Wall Street overnight. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Pair sentenced to collective 56 years prison for $8.75 billion Singapore share trading scam
John Soh Chee Wen, who orchestrated the scheme, and his accomplice, Quah Su-Ling, were handed a collective 56-year jail term following the four-year trial.
Mercatus confirms sale of Singapore malls to Link Reit for S$2.16b
Asia’s biggest Reit, will buy a portfolio of assets from Singapore shopping mall owner NTUC Enterprise Co-operative for S$2.16 billion, NTUC unit Mercatus Co-operative confirmed on Wednesday (Dec 28).
Penny stock crash mastermind John Soh gets 36 years’ jail, Quah Su-Ling sentenced to 20 years
Singapore’s most audacious market manipulation case wiped out nearly $8 billion in market value in 2013. Read more at straitstimes.com.
UOBKH’s ban from IPO, RTO sponsor activities significant but unsurprising: market watchers
UOB Kay Hian’s (UOBKH) ban from new issue and sponsor activities is a significant one, but comes as no surprise to market watchers polled by The Business Times. Read more at The Business Times.