Singapore is the most Instagrammable place in the world in 2022, according to British-based travel publication Big 7 Travel. ( read original story ...)
High Court orders OCBC to disclose certain bank statements related to €1.9 billion Wirecard scandal
The statements of Citadelle Corporate Services are to be used for German legal proceedings in connection to the Wirecard scandal. ( read original story ...)
Number of visitors to be doubled at this year’s River Hongbao at Gardens by the Bay
SINGAPORE - For the second time running, River Hongbao will take place at Gardens by the Bay this year with live performances and amusement rides being brought back. Virtual activities will also be ... ( read original story ...)
Citi to sell Southeast Asia retail business to Singapore’s UOB for US $3.7bn
Citigroup (C.N) has agreed to sell its consumer business in four Southeast Asian markets to United Overseas Bank (UOB) for about S$5 billion (US $3.7 billion), bringing the U.S. bank closer to its ... ( read original story ...)
Masdar to explore export renewables from Indonesia to Singapore
Masdar, one of the world’s key renewable energy firms, has signed a deal with Singapore’s Tuas Power, France’s EDF Renewables and PT Indonesia Power to explore the development of renewable energy ... ( read original story ...)
Quiet Chinese New Year for Singapore casinos: analyst
The Singapore casino market could face another “quiet” Chinese New Year due to the suspension of the city-state’s vaccinated travel lane programme in response to the highly-infectious Omicron variant ... ( read original story ...)
1,165 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore; Omicron cases down
There were 1,165 new Covid-19 cases as at noon on Monday (Jan 17), an increase from the 863 cases reported on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Evaluating Strategies to Address Online Radicalization in Singapore
While the phenomenon of online radicalization has not escalated alarmingly in Singapore in recent years, neither has it seemed to fade away. This is in spite of the efforts by the government and local ... ( read original story ...)
Over 50% of Asia armed robbery against ships in Singapore Straits
The Singapore Straits accounted for over half of all piracy and armed robbery incidents against ships in 2021, according to the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC). ( read original story ...)
A new exhibition explores the gender gap in Singapore and how women will live in 2050
Looking for a meaningful activity to do in the next few months? The newly-opened The Lives of Women exhibition at the National Museum of Singapore is something you may appreciate. ( read original story ...)
Man linked to bank scam involving more than S$35,000 admits cheating his co-scammer
SINGAPORE: A young man who was part of a group of cheats linked to a bank scam that swindled an elderly man of more than S$35,000 admitted on Tuesday (Jan 18) to scamming his co-scammer. Ravivarthan, ... ( read original story ...)
Citi names new Apac GSG head
Citi has tapped Stella Choe, head of corporate banking for Australia and New Zealand, as its new head of global subsidiaries group (GSG) for Asia Pacific. She will succeed Munir Nanji, who has taken a ... ( read original story ...)
A next-generation trading platform built for traders by traders
Spark Systems is building a trading platform that promises to be fast, stable, secure and also priced reasonably . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
CNY Ang Bao Rates in Singapore (2022) – Everything You Need to Know
Young Singaporean parents or newlyweds giving out Chinese New Year (CNY) ang baos for the first time often have no clue about the market rates and red packet traditions. Understandably, Chinese New ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore blocks crypto ads deeming trading unsuitable for public
Singapore blocks crypto ads as it deems crypto trading unsuitable for the common public because of the risks involved. ( read original story ...)
CIMB Launches Exuberant ‘Break Free, Bank Differently’ Campaign in Singapore
CIMB has launched a new campaign via BBDO Singapore titled "Break free, bank differently” pitching the brand as "more than just a trusted bank." ... ( read original story ...)