Singapore-based Sea Ltd's e-commerce arm Shopee will exit Argentina and shut local operations in Chile, Colombia and Mexico while its Garena gaming unit will lay off hundreds of staff in Shanghai, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Property Market Booming from Increase in Chinese Buyers
The growing high-wealth Chinese population living in Singapore will likely create more business and investment links between the two countries. ( read original story ...)
Man jailed 4 months for forging option to purchase agreement to avoid repaying S$1.7m property loan from friend
When a friend lent him S$1.7 million to buy a condominium unit in Bukit Timah, Dmitriy Shport failed to repay her and instead sold the private property behind her back to pay off his debts. ( read original story ...)
Virtual mobile operator Zero1 offers 5G plans in Singapore from S$22.90 a month
Zero1 is Singapore's first virtual operator to offer 5G services, with low prices that could entice users to adopt the new mobile technology. ( read original story ...)
Singapore bets big on power imports
As Singapore battles the need to decarbonise without the land availability to establish sufficient large-scale renewables plants, Jules Scully looks at prospective power import projects and the ... ( read original story ...)
A look back at Queen Elizabeth’s visits to Singapore in 1989, 2006
The Queen visited Singapore in 1972, 1989 and 2006, when she attended events ranging from state banquets to visits to a school and Toa Payoh. ( read original story ...)
Frasers Property launches up to S$420 million worth of five-year green notes
Up to S$300 million will be offered to retail investors, with a fixed interest rate if 4.49 per cent per annum. ( read original story ...)
Some NTUC-OCBC cardholders not eligible to switch to new digital bank’s credit card
SINGAPORE - The advent of digital banks here has been heralded as a cutting-edge way to meet the banking needs of those under-served by the existing financial system, but not everyone is a winner in ... ( read original story ...)
DBS is first Singapore bank to enter metaverse in partnership with The Sandbox
It is an interactive metaverse experience showcasing the importance of building a better, more sustainable world, and inviting others to come alongside. The tie-up makes DBS the first Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
DBS enters metaverse in tie-up with The Sandbox to create virtual BetterWorld
With free access to all, users can experience building a better, more sustainable world. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia can save $98 billion on fuel import bill in 2050 if it sticks to net-zero pledges
SINGAPORE - Indonesia can significantly lower the costs of fuel imports if it sticks to its net-zero pledges that include a comprehensive clean energy transition plan, noted an International Energy ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore state flags at government buildings to fly half-mast on day of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral
State flags at all government buildings in Singapore will be flown at half-mast on the day of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said on Friday (9 September). ( read original story ...)
In Singapore, former HDB director jailed two weeks, fined S$31,600 for taking obscene images of men
A 61-year-old man was sentenced to two weeks’ jail and a fine of S$31,600 (RM101,674) today (September 9) for taking photos and videos of other men ... ( read original story ...)
As Singapore celebrates first Cardinal, could the next Pope come from Asia?
Some 3,700 people in Singapore gathered for a thanksgiving mass on Thursday (September 8), as the city-state celebrated the appointment of its first cardinal. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, alongside ... ( read original story ...)
Daily roundup: Singapore-born food critic Chua Lam slammed for saying that Japanese omakase ‘treats diners like idiots’ – and other top stories today
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today.1. Singapore-born food critic Chua Lam slammed for saying that Japanese omakase 'treats diners like idiots'He shared that operating in this ... ( read original story ...)
Animoca Brands Raises $110 Million From Temasek, GGV And Boyu Capital As It Mulls Possible IPO
Temasek, GGV and Boyu Capital will engage and advise Animoca Brands on organization, process and governance that allows it to become “pre-IPO ready,” the company said. ( read original story ...)