SINGAPORE - The financial position of Singapore households has remained healthy in the second quarter of this year despite rising inflation and recession concerns, data from the Department of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore targets Hong Kong’s high earners with latest work visa
If you earn over a quarter-million dollars a year, Singapore wants you. A new, flexible five-year work visa for foreigners making at least S$30,000 a month is the latest salvo in a race to attract an ... ( read original story ...)
4 ex-remisiers jailed over scheme involving largest number of shares rigged in Singapore’s history
SINGAPORE - Four former remisiers were jailed on Tuesday (Aug ... Mr Alan Lee, 47, a former remisier at OCBC Securities, was sentenced to 24 weeks' imprisonment, while Mr Chew Wei Zhan (Gavin Chew), ... ( read original story ...)
PropertyGuru Agent Ratings and Reviews: How to Find A Trusted Property Agent in Singapore
Property agents can be a great help in your home buying or selling journey. Learn how to find a trusted agent through PropertyGuru's Agent Ratings and Reviews function. ( read original story ...)
Outlook for Keppel and Sembcorp Marine lifted by healthy rig demand: UOB Kay Hian
SINGAPORE - Singapore's offshore sector is expected to maintain its bullish outlook into the first quarter of next year at least, supported by constrained global supply due to years of under ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore introduces long-term work visas to fill vacancies — Why is there a talent crunch in the island country?
In the Singapore job market, the gap between the supply and demand of skilled labour is seeing a yawning gap. Despite the surging demand for talent, the job vacancies are unfilled. Will the island ... ( read original story ...)
For Singapore’s Gay Men, Repeal of Sex Ban Brings Hope After Years of Pain
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 ...)