But for the German engineering giant, the decision was not so much about labour costs. Rather, it valued the access to skilled talent, supply chain resilience and Singapore’s role as a regional hub ...
Singapore foreign minister in North Korea on rare trip to two Koreas
SEOUL, May 27 (Reuters) - Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan met his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui on Tuesday in Pyongyang and discussed strengthening bilateral ties, KCNA state ...
Byju Raveendran says settlement near after Singapore court contempt order
Byju Raveendran announced a settlement in principle with lenders like GLAS Trust and Qatar Investment Authority, following a Singapore court's contempt ruling. He stated the court proceedings created ...
Former manager of Singapore’s largest bank DBS jailed 6.5 years for cheating victims of $1M
A former manager of Singapore’s largest lender DBS Bank, who cheated seven victims including his own uncle, of nearly SGD1.4 million (US$1.09 million) has been sentenced to six and a half years in ...
Byju Raveendran sentenced to 6 months by Singapore court over contempt case: Report
The latest setback for Byju’s founder comes as lenders and foreign investors continue pursuing claims against him and the troubled edtech company across multiple countries.
Singapore court sentences Byju Raveendran to six months in jail for contempt of court
A Singapore court has sentenced Byju’s founder Byju Raveendran to six months in jail for contempt of court in proceedings linked to his assets, Bloomberg report ...
Byju Raveendran gets 6-month jail term from Singapore court in contempt case
The court said Raveendran repeatedly violated multiple court orders and also directed him to pay a fine of more than $70,000.
Singapore court says parents, not judges, should settle religious disputes over children
A Singapore court has rejected a divorced father’s attempt to compel his ex-wife to send their two children to a church camp, with a judge warning ...
Singapore police arrest 22-year-old man after woman found dead at Choa Chu Kang HDB block
A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a young woman was found lying motionless at a public housing block in Singapore’s Choa ...
Universal Studios Singapore performer dies after medical emergency during stunt training
A performer involved in the WaterWorld stunt show at Universal Studios Singapore has died after suffering a medical emergency during a training session ...
Singapore regulator seeks faster private bank onboarding
The Monetary Authority of Singapore said lenders should bring account opening times down to within one month by the end of this year.
CIMB’s InsureXpo® 2026 Reveals New Financial Independence Benchmark: More Singapore Residents Target S$1M+ and Retirement in Their 40s
The third run of InsureXpo® 2026 convened the entire insurance ecosystem to empower individuals to become financially fit and future-ready.Latest joint study by CIMB Singapore and Nanyang ...
Singapore woos global wealth with ‘safety’, ‘stability’ and faster private banking account opening
More efficient account opening will improve the competitiveness of the wealth management industry while maintaining high standards,” says MAS managing director Chia Der Jiun.
Constructor Group selects Singapore for new global AI and quantum headquarters, creating 200+ high-skilled roles
BREMEN, Germany, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ConstructorGroup has chosen to relocate its headquarters from Switzerland to Singapore, one of the world's most prevalent innovation hubs-a decision that ...
Singapore must keep making ‘bold bets’ to stay competitive in a fragmented world: Jeffrey Siow
The nation’s core strengths remain relevant even as the global economy becomes more protectionist, noted the co-chair of the Economic Strategy Review committee on global competitiveness.
Explainer: What is behind the rising volume of Russian oil arriving in Singapore?
Discover why the volume of Russian fuel oil in Singapore waters has hit a one-year high amid Middle East supply disruptions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.