Lim Beng Kim duped 16 financial institutions into granting at least US$586.5 million to Agritrade and its units.
The digital twin challenge: Singapore’s national digital twin
The Singapore digital twin is the first digital twin of a country. Bentley Systems' Mark Coates reflects on its challenges and capabilities.
Singapore jails former CFO 20 years for defrauding over dozen banks; caused RM2.1bil in losses
Lim Beng Kim, a former chief financial officer of commodities firm Agritrade International Pte, was sentenced to 20 years jail in Singapore for defrauding over a dozen banks and causing almost US$500 ...
Can Singapore stay a safe haven this year?
With the Lunar New Year now approaching, analysts are busy forecasting what the rest of the year will be like for stocks.
Singapore exports set to contract further amid weak demand: economists
SINGAPORE’S key exports are expected to contract further in the coming months amid weakening global demand conditions, and may only start to see improvements in the second half of the year, economists ...
Singapore jails former CFO for 20 years for defrauding over dozen banks
Lim Beng Kim duped 16 financial institutions into granting at least US$586.5 million to Agritrade and its units.
Singapore confident of ‘significant progress’ in resolving bilateral issues with Malaysia soon: Vivian Balakrishnan
There will be significant discussions when Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim makes an official visit to Singapore in January, says Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.
Anwar receives courtesy call from Singapore Foreign Minister
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received a courtesy call from Singapore's Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan this afternoon. Through a post on his official Facebook page today, Anwar said that in the meeting he and Balakrishnan exchanged views on various bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest.
The MarTech Summit back in Singapore, gathered over 200 attendees from multiple industries
We were Back in Singapore! SINGAPORE, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The MarTech Summit landed in Singapore on 27 October 2022 (the 2 nd time in a year!) and gathered over 200 attendees across ...
Singapore stocks slide in line with most Asian bourses
SINGAPORE - Singapore shares slid in line with the declines recorded at most Asian bourses on Tuesday (Jan 17), amid reports of the Republic’s December exports having plunged by their steepest level ...
Nomura cuts 18 Asia banking jobs, including in Singapore: Sources
Nomura Holdings has cut 18 Asian banking jobs, most of them China-focused investment roles, after a sharp slowdown in dealmaking activity, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter.
DBS Group Holdings: Play on dividend growth from higher earnings and Basel IV
As we move into 2023, banks are likely to start phasing in Basel IV in July with banks being given five years for total implementation. And DBS Group Holdings is a major beneficiary. As DBS group CEO ...
Ailing Singapore crypto firm Vauld gets more time to restructure
A SINGAPORE court has extended the creditor protection period for crypto lender Vauld to Feb 28, as the company has yet to come up with a revival plan, said a source familiar with the matter. Vauld is ...
Chinese travelers are returning to Singapore, but a full recovery is not expected this year
"I welcome that competition. I think it is good, and I'm glad that Hong Kong is back in business ... but that also means that we have to work harder at securing a good set of events and investments ...
‘Ugly’ food gaining acceptance in Singapore but more education needed, businesses say
As Singapore works towards waste reduction targets, the rejection of imperfect food for cosmetic reasons remains a challenge.
Singapore Exports Slump 20.6% On Weaker Demand
Singapore's non-oil exports declined for the third straight month in December, and at a faster-than-expected pace, amid sharp falls ...