SINGAPORE - While the number of drug abusers arrested in Singapore has fallen fromabout 6,000 annually in the mid-90s to half that number today, the country's tough stance on drug offences is set to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s first blank-cheque listings get off to a timid start, raising question whether the buzz around SPACs is fizzling out
SPACs domiciled in Singapore raised about US$900 million in the US last year, an amount close to all proceeds raised by initial public offerings on Singapore Exchange in 2021 ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia ready if Singapore agrees VTL quota increase – Wee
Malaysia is ready for an increase in the air and land vaccinated travel lane (VTL) quota, provided that Singapore agrees to such a move, said Transport Minister Datuk ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Singapore reports first Omicron-related death
Singapore on Saturday reported its first Omicron-related death, a 92-year-old unvaccinated woman who caught the virus from a family member, according to a media report. The woman, who had no known ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Reports First Omicron-related Death
Singapore on Saturday reported its first Omicron-related death, a 92-year-old unvaccinated woman who caught the virus from a family member, according to a media report. ( read original story ...)
Sadom and Sihwan tie at the top at Singapore Open
Thailand's Sadom Kaewkanjana fired a bogey-free 65 to haul himself into contention and share the third-round lead at 11-under par with American Sihwan Kim at the SMBC Singapore Open on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Adani Wilmar IPO To Open On January 27. Check Price Band, Face Value, Other Details Here
Adani Wilmar is a joint venture of Singapore-based Wilmar Group and Adani Group. It has many oil brands including Fortune Brand. The company aims to raise Rs 3,600 crore through its IPO. ( read original story ...)
How SMS phishing scams have affected OCBC customers and put text messaging security in focus
Banks and the authorities have moved in quick succession last week to address the issue. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports first Omicron-related COVID-19 death
SINGAPORE: Singapore on Saturday (Jan 22) reported its first Omicron-related death, a 92-year-old woman who caught the virus from a family member. The woman was unvaccinated and had no known medical ... ( read original story ...)
Adani Wilmar IPO to open on Jan 27 at Rs 218-230 per share
In the issue, 50% will be reserved for qualified institutional buyers (QIBs). Non-institutional buyers will have 15% of the share issue. The retail portion will get up to 35% of the offer. ( read original story ...)
3,155 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore as MOH starts including milder infections in daily case count
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 3,155 new COVID-19 infections as of noon on Friday (Jan 21), comprising 2,794 local infections and 361 imported ones. The surge in the number of new cases, considering ... ( read original story ...)
Indian labourers, Japanese sex workers: Tales of Singapore’s forgotten immigrants
These immigrants to 1870s and 1900s Singapore figure in debut historical novels The Punkhawala And The Prostitute and Kopi, Puffs And Dreams. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
3,155 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore; weekly infection growth rate rises to 2.7
SINGAPORE - There were 3,155 new Covid-19 cases detected in Singapore on Friday (Jan 21), reported the Ministry of Health (MOH) in its daily update.The weekly Covid-19 infection growth rate rose to 2. ( read original story ...)
Samsung pulls ad featuring Muslim mother showing support to her drag queen son after Singapore backlash
A Samsung ad for its wearable products that featured a drag queen and his Muslim mother has been removed after it was found to be “insensitive and offensive to some members of our local community" in ... ( read original story ...)
IN FOCUS: Missing people in Singapore and their loved ones who haven’t stopped searching
When someone important goes missing, the goal is closure. But what happens when it has been decades with no answer in sight? CNA speaks to individuals who continue to hope, and a non-profit group that ... ( read original story ...)
MAS, Association of Banks in Singapore Clamping Down on Phishing Scams; Interim Measures Expected in 2 Weeks
MAS, Association of Banks in Singapore Clamping Down on Phishing Scams; Interim Measures Expected in 2 Weeks. | Crowdfund Insider: Global Fintech News, ... ( read original story ...)