The initiative is an expansion of UOB’s gig employment programme, which was first rolled out in November last year to provide flexible work for its retired employees. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to invest additional S$165 million in food security programme: DPM Heng
SINGAPORE: A food security programme led by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) will receive an additional S$165 million in funding, Deputy ... ( read original story ...)
What’s driving the audiences behind Singapore’s crypto investment surge?
Faraaz Marghoob, Group Strategy Director, BBH looks at what's driving the audiences behind Singapore’s crypto investment surge. The post What’s driving the audiences behind Singapore’s crypto ... ( read original story ...)
Would-be Crypto Investors In Singapore Could Face Risk Tests
People looking to trade cryptocurrency in Singapore may soon have to take a test to prove they understand what they are getting into, the central bank said Wednesday, as it looks to prevent clueless ... ( read original story ...)
Driving innovation within the IP office – a conversation with IPOS chief executive Rena Lee
In an exclusive interview, the chief executive of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore speaks about her IP journey and upcoming priorities for the office. ( read original story ...)
Kelis Laughed Off Strangers Playing With Her Hair in Singapore, ‘Oh I Like to Be Touched’
Kelis had a lot more energy for Beyonce than she did for the two strangers in Singapore she let play around in her hair twists. ( read original story ...)
Pair charged over alleged involvement in at least 140 scam cases linked to mobile devices
SINGAPORE - Two people accused of being involved in at least 140 scam cases linked to mobile devices, allegedly causing losses totalling more than $360,000, were handed cheating charges in a district ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore jails Malaysian man who posed as female gynaecologist to get women’s nude photos
Ooi Chuen Wei specifically targeted Chinese women, asking them to send him photos of their genitals and breasts. At least 35 women believed his lies, a court heard. ( read original story ...)
Monetary Authority of Singapore requires consumers to pass test before being allowed to buy cryptocurrencies
Consumers will have to take a test before they are allowed to trade cryptocurrencies and they will not be able to use credit cards or payment apps ... ( read original story ...)
S’pore factory output ekes out 0.9% growth in September as electronics shrink for 3rd straight month
The overall production fell short of the 1.2 per cent growth that analysts had predicted in a poll. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
‘It really is a huge sacrifice’: Moving from Singapore to France for love
After several discussions, Kerianne decided that moving to France made the most sense as her career and skill sets were more transferable. ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks end higher as Fed rate hike fears recede
Local shares ended on a more upbeat note on Wednesday as traders backed market hopes that the Federal Reserve in the United States could adopt less aggressive rate rising. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore proposes crypto rules to bolster consumer protection
Singapore’s regulators have ramped up warnings to retail investors over the “hazards” of speculating in cryptocurrencies and outlined proposals to keep consumers safe, after a series of high-profile ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s top 5 real estate investment transactions in Q3
Taking the top spot is the sale of Chuan Park for S$890m. According to a Knight Frank report, apart from GLS sites, successful residential enbloc sales also accounted for some of the most significant ... ( read original story ...)
Man who paid S$1 million to company in hope of getting Singapore PR sentenced to jail for lying to MOM
SINGAPORE: Hoping to obtain Singapore permanent residency so he could work in the country and his children could live here, a man paid S$1 million to a company after being asked to do so as an ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Core inflation kept the uptrend unchanged – UOB
Senior Economist at UOB Group Alvin Liew and Senior FX Strategist Peter Chia review the latest publication of inflation data in Singapore. Key Takeaways “Headline CPI rose by 0. ( read original story ...)