When Barings Bank collapsed in 1995, Tan Su Shan lost her job and was evicted after her Hong Kong landlord thought she might not be able to pay rent. Her long-term boyfriend broke up with her the same ...
Intel gets new CEO Tan Lip-Bu, a chip industry veteran who grew up in Singapore
Intel on Wednesday (Mar 12) named former board member and chip industry veteran Tan Lip-Bu as its CEO and signalled the struggling but storied chipmaker was unlikely to split up its chip-design and ...
Singapore’s stock market reforms set to boost public listings by 50%
SINGAPORE: Singapore's recent stock market reforms are poised to significantly increase the number of public listings in 2025, with experts predicting a surge o ...
DBS’ First Female CEO Faces Headwinds, Sees AI as Game Changer
When Barings Bank collapsed in 1995, Tan Su Shan lost her job and was evicted after her Hong Kong landlord thought she might not be able to pay rent. Her long-term boyfriend broke up with her the same ...
How Much Income Tax Do You Pay in Singapore?
Singapore offers a variety of tax relief options designed to ease the financial burden on individuals. From personal tax rebates to incentives for upgrading your skills, understanding these relief ...
LIV Golf Singapore 2025 odds, picks, field: Golf insider reveals best bets, sleepers, favorite to avoid
Eric Cohen has studied the 2025 LIV Golf Singapore field and locked in his top sleepers, favorite to avoid and best bets ...
How quick-thinking DBS bank teller blocks $51K counterfeit cash scam
The training she received to spot and stop suspicious transactions is part of the bank’s multi-faceted strategy to keep customers safe from fraud Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore, Vietnam upgrade ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
SINGAPORE] Singapore has upgraded its bilateral relations with Vietnam to the highest tier of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) on Wednesday (Mar 12), marking the first such tie between the ...
Property Billionaire Kwek Leng Beng Drops Case Against Son, Keeps City Developments Roles
Billionaire Kwek Leng Beng has withdrawn the court case he filed against his son last month as the top executives of City Developments jostled for control of the Singapore property giant. ( read original story ...)
Billionaire Marc Benioff’s Salesforce To Invest $1 Billion In Singapore
Salesforce, a cloud computing software company co-founded by billionaire Mark Benioff, plans to invest $1 billion in Singapore.
Crypto fans are obsessed with longevity and biohacking: Here’s why
From Vitalik Buterin to Brian Armstrong, many crypto proponents are obsessed with discovering the secret to immortality. We found out why.
Singapore Billionaire Kwek Drops Suit Against CEO Son
Singapore real estate billionaire Kwek Leng Beng dropped a lawsuit against the son he accused of carrying out an alleged board coup last month, patching up a family feud as abruptly as it erupted.
Indonesian man charged for exposing himself to cabin crew member on flight to Singapore
Brilliant Angjaya is accused of unzipping his pants and exposing his genitals while at his seat on Jan 23, 2025.
Trump nominates Anji Sinha as US ambassador to Singapore
SINGAPORE: US President Donald Trump has named entrepreneur Dr Anji Sinha as his nominee to be the country's ambassador to Singapore. In a post on Truth Social on Tuesday (Mar 11), Mr Trump said: ...
Companies should resist political pressures and stick to ESG, DEI commitments: Incoming DBS CEO
Don’t chop and change just because you’re trying to ingratiate yourself with another administration,” says DBS Deputy CEO Tan Su Shan.
4 crewmen on dredger that hit vessel plead guilty over role in major oil spill in Singapore
The collision caused serious damage to a bunker vessel and led to the worst oil spill in Singapore in 10 years. Read more at straitstimes.com.