Despite China’s military exercises around Taiwan disrupting one of the world’s busiest shipping zones, shipping and semiconductor sector industry players the impact on Singapore will be minimal unless ... ( read original story ...)
FAQ: What you need to know about Singapore’s first sovereign green bonds and are they for you?
What are sovereign green bonds about and what should investors consider before purchasing these bonds? CNA asks the experts. ( read original story ...)
AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of Singapore Reinsurance Corporation Limited
AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of "a" (Excellent) from "a-" (Excellent) of Singapore Reinsurance ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore execution toll now at 10 in four months
Singapore hanged two drug traffickers on Friday, authorities said, bringing the number of prisoners executed in the last four months to 10, despite ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore hangings reach 10 since March
SINGAPORE: Singapore hanged two drug traffickers on Friday, authorities said, bringing the number of prisoners executed in the last four months to 10, despite international calls for the city-state to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore confirms 2 more local monkeypox cases, including 1st linked infection
Singapore authorities confirmed two more local cases of monkeypox infection, including the city-state's first linked case, on Friday (5 August), bringing the total connected to the outbreak to 15 here ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore sees shipping banks rebound
At its peak, there were about 30 shipping banks operating out of Singapore, industry sources said, while now there are 20 lenders providing banking facilities to support shipping clients ... ( read original story ...)
SG man, 71, allegedly used wife’s bank account for money laundering linked to love scam
A 71-year-old Singaporean man who allegedly used his wife’s bank account to launder money linked to an Internet love scam was charged in court on Friday (Aug 5). ( read original story ...)
HSBC hires Pahwa for South Asia banking business
HSBC has appointed Sandeep Pahwa as head of capital financing and investment banking coverage for South Asia, according to a memo seen by Reuters. ( read original story ...)
NTU Singapore and RGE launch textile research centre
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) have launched the RGE-NTU Sustainable Textile Research Centre. ( read original story ...)
Singapore braves tough market with debut 50-year green bond
Singapore raised S$2.4 billion via a 50-year green bond offering on Thursday, some S$900 million more than its minimum target. ( read original story ...)
Man, 71, allegedly used wife’s bank account for money laundering linked to love scam
He allegedly used his five bank accounts together with his wife’s to facilitate the flow of $222,000 from the victims. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
71-year-old man charged after Internet love scam victims transfer money to his bank accounts
SINGAPORE: A 71-year-old man was charged on Friday (Aug 5) after Internet love scam victims allegedly transferred money to his bank accounts. The accused, Lai Chee Keong, was charged with money ... ( read original story ...)
NTU Singapore and RGE launch S$6 million joint research centre to tackle textile waste
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 5 August 2022 - Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) , a global resources-based manufacturing group, today launched the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore travellers can use DBS, OCBC apps to pay in Thailand
Singaporeans going to Thailand can use DBS PayLah! and OCBC Pay Anyone to scan Thailand’s PromptPay QR to make payments. ( read original story ...)
Singapore executes 2 more prisoners for drug trafficking, 10 since March
Singapore confirmed two new executions for drug trafficking scheduled for Friday, bringing the total to 10 since March, an unprecedented rate in recent years that drew criticism from the United Nation ... ( read original story ...)