The government confirmed that it would get rid of the colonial-era law, but said it would also move to protect the definition of marriage from being challenged in court. ( read original story ...)
$781,000 lost through job scam since April, at least 43 victims: Singapore police
Scammers would reach out to victims online and tell them that they could earn commission by rating applications. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s first arts university to open in August 2024, applications accepted from 2023
University of the Arts Singapore will be formed by an alliance between Lasalle College of the Arts and Nafa. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s first private arts university to open in 2H 2024
Applications will open in the third quarter of 2023 for the first cohort of students of the University of the Arts Singapore in August 2024. ( read original story ...)
Former director with Singapore’s housing board pleads guilty to filming nude men in changing rooms
A former director with the Housing Board loitered in communal changing rooms in gyms and public areas on multiple occasions to film nude men with his phone. ( read original story ...)
Singapore struggles to curb cryptocurrency enthusiasm
"The cryptocurrency world is borderless. With just a mobile phone, Singaporeans have access to any number of crypto exchanges in the world and can buy or sell any number of cryptocurrencies." "MAS is ... ( read original story ...)
‘Too early’: Chinese nationals in Singapore criticise decision to ease indoor mask mandate
Some Chinese immigrants in Singapore say the government 'sacrifices its people's health for money', fear they could catch Covid-19 again Misgivings could be due to constant use of Chinese social media ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore state investor leads $100M round for crypto firm Animoca: Report
Prominent industry investors, both Temasek and Animoca participated in a $200 million funding round for the Australian NFT Immutable in March 2022. ( read original story ...)
New work pass for high earners, achievers can draw top talent in their fields to Singapore: HR experts
The new Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass, which was announced by the Manpower Ministry on Aug 29, aims to strengthen Singapore’s position as a global hub for talent. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Introduces Long-Term Work Visas To Address Top Talents ; Will Pay 17 Lakhs Per Month
According to the Ministry of Manpower, the new guidelines will allow foreigners earning a minimum of S$30,000 ($21,431) (17lakhs) per month to acquire a five-year work visa, with a provision allowing ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Might Restrict Retail Access To Cryptocurrencies: Central Bank
Singapore's central bank Monetary Authority of Singapore is contemplating adding frictions on retail access to cryptocurrencies through various measures including customer suitability tests and ... ( read original story ...)
Best Rewards Credit Cards in Singapore (2022) – Citibank, OCBC, DBS
If you love collecting points and redeeming them, then a rewards credit card will give you some added life satisfaction. These days, there’s a lot more in banks’ rewards catalogues than boring old ... ( read original story ...)
CNA Explains: Repealing a law and amending the Singapore Constitution
The Government will repeal Section 377A of the Penal Code and amend the Constitution of Singapore to protect the definition of marriage from being challenged constitutionally in the courts. What does ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Faces Chicken Rice Crisis
Chicken rice is one of Singapore's favorite national dishes. The country usually imports chickens from neighboring Malaysia. But when feed prices soared following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, ... ( read original story ...)
‘Differentiated’ employment pass can attract specialised talent to Singapore: Experts
The new Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass, which was announced by the Manpower Ministry on Aug 29, aims to strengthen Singapore’s position as a global hub for talent. ( read original story ...)
Some mask manufacturers in Singapore scale back production as restrictions ease
Some manufacturers who started making masks at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic foresaw that demand would dip after outdoor mask restrictions were lifted, and made plans to scale down production. ( read original story ...)