A 37-year-old Indian man has been sentenced to 10 months in jail in Singapore for his role in a scam that used voicemails to gain access to the WhatsApp accounts of the victims to cheat individuals on ... ( read original story ...)
World jurist commission warns Singapore over death penalty, punishment of lawyers
The International Commission of Jurists says the punitive cost orders against lawyers representing death row inmates have obstructed the prisoners' access to justice. ( read original story ...)
7 best savings accounts in Singapore with the highest interest rates (2022)
Not only did many of us suffer pay cuts and income losses, most of the high interest savings accounts in Singapore also got royally nerfed! Talk about adding insult to injury. You might’ve thought ... ( read original story ...)
Klaytn Foundation: Building the Technology Layer for Tomorrow’s Metaverse
The global Web3 community has gathered in Seoul for the Korea Blockchain Week (KBW), happening from 7-14 August 2022. The event, which has been fully sold out, brought together top players in the Web3 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore FinTech Festival makes in-person return in November
The event will include a physical exhibition of 500 leading firms in Fintech. The Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) will return in November as an in-person event, the Monetary Authority of Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore TV and theatre stars reminisce about their favourite local shows and movies from childhood to present
This National Day, we asked 12 local actors and directors across TV, film and theatre what their childhood and current favourite local shows and movies are, and the industry professionals who inspire ... ( read original story ...)
Money Talks – S1E5: Is having and raising children too expensive in Singapore? | EP 5
By some estimates – and depending on who you ask – the cost of raising a child in Singapore can be as high as half a million Singapore dollars for one child. How do we balance needs and wants and can ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Group: Share Price Reflects Little Of The Potential Risks
DBS gets a positive interest income trend which will continue. This is pulled down by lower fees from market environment. Click to read more. ( read original story ...)
Complete Guide To Green Singapore Government Securities (Infrastructure) – Green SGS (Infra)
For Singapore investors keen to invest in this new green sovereign bond, here are the key things to note about Green SGS (Infra). The Green Singapore Government Securities (Infrastructure) – Green SGS ... ( read original story ...)
upGrad Closes Investment Round of USD 210 Million
Aug 8, 2022--upGrad, Asia’s higher edtech major, has announced a fresh round of fundraise from marquee investors and Family Offices who join the ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Ruffled feathers in chicken export competition between Malaysia and Indonesia
Malaysia’s ban on chicken exports to Singapore has allowed Indonesia to join the competitive poultry export market, but in the long run, Indonesia will be able to compete only if it can find a way to ... ( read original story ...)
Shipping success: Logistics company plays a key role in helping to write the Singapore story
How Pacific Logistics Group keeps Singapore connected to the world, while keeping nation building close to its heart. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s death penalty: Is there room for compassion?
Some believe the no-tolerance approach to drug trafficking makes Singapore safer, but a recent wave of executions has others calling for compassion. ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com enters South Korea via acquisitions
Singapore-based cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com has acquired two startups in South Korea — payment service provider PnLink and virtual asset provider OK-BIT — for an undisclosed amount, Crypto.com ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore FMCG major Believe invests $8 million in ecommerce startup Ohsogo
Singapore-based FMCG major Believe Pte has invested $8 million in beauty and skincare ecommerce startup, Ohsogo, which caters to a curated assortment of international brands and authentic products. ( read original story ...)
Singapore based crypto lender Hodlnaut halts withdrawals amidst crisis
Hodlnaut informed users that withdrawals, token swaps and deposits are halted immediately. The Singapore based financial services platform withdrew their MAS license application and ceased all ... ( read original story ...)