Ng has been charged with 10 counts of cheating, including allegations of defrauding Funding Societies, a digital financing platform.
Malaysian PM Anwar to visit Singapore on Dec 4 for Singapore-Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will visit Singapore on Thursday (Dec 4) for the 12th Singapore-Malaysia annual leaders retreat, where the two countries are expected to sign several bilateral ...
Singapore, Mexico business chambers ink deal to help local firms expand overseas
The Singapore Business Federation and its Mexican counterpart COMCE have inked a new agreement that will give companies in Singapore more opportunities to work with Mexican firms and expand into ...
HSBC Eyes Asia and Quality Credit for 2026 Growth
At its 2026 outlook briefing, HSBC Private Bank highlighted Asia’s innovation boom and a shift toward higher-quality credit amid rising market volatility.
Singapore Launches $154 Million Program to Boost Film and TV Talent
Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority has launched a three-year, SGD200 million ($154 million) initiative designed to develop the country’s film and television talent and position it as a ...
Singapore activists mount new challenge to mandatory death penalty
Activists launched a fresh legal challenge Wednesday against Singapore's mandatory death penalty for certain drug crimes, as executions hit a 22-year high in the city-state.
Singapore Customs Flags Two New Parcel Scam Variants, Warns Public
The schemes involve scammers posing as Customs officials to trick victims into transferring money or disclosing their banking information.
Singapore’s benchmark index STI rises for the sixth day, up 0.4%
Singapore's benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) closed higher for the sixth consecutive day, with banks and DFI Retail Group leading gains. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com ...
Singapore debuts Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold that opens up from a smartphone to a tablet
Singapore is among six global markets to launch Samsung's shape-shifting phone Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Digibank Group GXS to Lay Off 10% of Staff Across Singapore, Malaysia and India
GXS will lay off 82 staff, or 10 percent of its workforce, as the digibank shifts from its build phase to steady operations.
DBS said to hire Sarah Tsao from UBS to cover govt-linked companies like GIC, Temasek
She is due to start at Singapore’s biggest lender in early 2026, sources said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
DBS Reportedly Poised to Hire UBS’ Sarah Tsao as to Bolster GLC Coverage
DBS is said to be hiring UBS’ Sarah Tsao for a senior role overseeing relationships with Temasek, GIC and other government-linked entities.
DBS Is Said to Hire Sarah Tsao From UBS in Senior Government Role
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. has hired Sarah Tsao from UBS Group AG in a senior role, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Singapore firms power Batam’s tech and manufacturing boom
But with rising regional competition, experts say the Indonesian island must tackle talent gaps and cut red tape to stay ahead.
Apple’s Tap to Pay now available on iPhone via 6 payment platforms in Singapore
Businesses can now accept contactless payments on iPhones through Adyen, Fiuu, HitPay, Revolut, Stripe, and Zoho, with Grab to follow in early 2026.
Singapore Customs warns of scam variants involving parcels and gold bars
Singapore Customs alerts the public to new parcel and gold bar scam variants, urging vigilance against fraudulent payment requests and identity theft. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...