Samsung Electronics Singapore has launched its TikTok shop page as part of a strategy to engage digital-first consumers through interactive live commerce.
Singapore considering caning for financial scammers; to tackle malicious websites
Singapore, Mar 4 (PTI) Singapore will consider caning financial scammers in certain cases, in recognition of the serious harm they cause, Minister of State for Home Affairs and Social and Family ... ( read original story ...)
Singaporean woman opened bank accounts that received over S$711mil, admits not knowing sources of funds
SINGAPORE: A woman has admitted in court that she did not know the sources of hundreds of millions of dollars that were transferred to her firm's three corporate bank accounts.
Man to face charges over illegally importing 154 replica guns without a permit
The police first received information on sales of replica guns on an e-commerce platform in May 2023. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Man to be charged for suspected involvement in importing 154 replica guns without permit
SINGAPORE: A 44-year-old man will be charged in court for his suspected involvement in importing 154 replica guns into Singapore without a permit, the police said on Wednesday (Mar 5). On May 11, 2023 ...
Malaysia, Singapore & the US to continue working closely on trade involving US-sanctioned chips
"While Malaysia maintains a neutral position on unilateral sanctions, companies operating in Malaysia are advised to be aware of other countries' unilateral export controls which apply to their ...
Singapore offers S$40,000 incentive for electric heavy vehicles; co-funds up to S$30,000 for chargers
Both the incentive and charger grant will run for three years, from 2026 till 2028 Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore rejects separate COE category for private-hire cars, but will further support taxi fleet growth
Taxi fleets may buy or sell their vehicles as used passenger cars; more regulations for larger ride-hail operators Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore shares mirror Asian indices on March 5; STI up 0.2%
It wasn’t much of a boost but the Straits Times Index (STI) did manage to eke out a 0.2 per cent rise on Mar 5 to close up 7.64 points at 3,898.40 with gainers thumping decliners 338 to 205 on trade ...
Singapore splashes millions to flush out dirty toilets
Already renowned for its cleanliness, Singapore will spend $7.5 million to upgrade and deep clean public toilets at coffee shops, the environment ministry has said. A "Public Toilets Taskforce" was ...
Singapore will not introduce separate COE category for private-hire cars: Amy Khor
Singapore will not create a separate Certificate of Entitlement (COE) category for private-hire cars (PHCs), Senior Minister of State for Transport Amy Khor announced on 5 March. Instead, new ...
Singapore government will raise HDB income ceilings when ‘time is right’, says Desmond Lee
We will continue to keep an eye on income growth and market conditions,” says the Minister for National Development.
Billionaire’s Adviser At The Center Of Singapore Property Giant’s Boardroom Battle Resigns
An adviser at the center of the City Developments boardroom brawl between billionaire Kwek Leng Beng and his son, Sherman, has resigned a week after the family feud became public. ( read original story ...)
Singapore banks face margin squeeze despite strong results: Moody’s
Looking ahead to 2025, Moody’s said banks may expect mid- to high-single-digit loan growth. Singapore’s three largest banks—DBS, OCBC, and UOB—posted strong financial results in 2024, maintaining ...
Alvin Tan: Singapore rejects crypto for SWFs investments over speculation, volatility
During Parliamentary sitting on 5 March, Minister of State for Trade and Industry and MAS Board Member Alvin Tan reaffirmed that cryptocurrencies are unsuitable for Singapore’s sovereign wealth funds ...
Malaysia probes server shipments connected to Singapore fraud case
Malaysia is investigating if local laws were breached in the shipment of servers linked to a Singapore fraud case, as they may have contained advanced chips subject to U.S. export controls. Singapore ...