Wong, who is also finance minister, is expected to focus on bringing down living costs and boosting social aid when he delivers a budget speech later today ...
Singaporean’s home address illegally changed by scammers via ICA service, triggering banking nightmare
Raymond Tan discovered that his home address had been changed without his knowledge. His Singpass account was then frozen, disrupting his access to essential government services.
Singapore MP learns cover-up is worse than the crime, in case that has gripped nation
What could have been just an embarrassing episode involving a first-term MP has turned into a damaging and long-running saga for Singapore’s opposition leader.
Singapore tops SEA in cyberattack sources with 21.9m cases in 2024
Singapore has emerged as the leading source of cyberattacks in Southeast Asia, with 21.9 million attacks originating from compromised servers within the country ...
Singapore’s Digital Government Index rises to 62.1 in 2025
Singapore's Digital Government Index (DGI) 2025 recorded an overall score of 62.1 out of 100, reflecting a 1% increase from 2023.
Singapore’s 2035 climate targets feasible, but govt support and geopolitical stability key: Experts
On Feb 10, Singapore announced its 2035 climate targets.
Singapore Is Poised to Ramp Up Spending Going Into Election Year
Singapore is likely to boost spending in Lawrence Wong’s first budget as prime minister, offering more handouts to households and businesses ahead of election at a time of heightened global ...
Resilient banking earnings, better IPO process could bolster S’pore’s STI in 2025: Analysts
Much is riding on the banks, which are widely expected to post record full-year earnings. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Banks Prevent S$53.9M in Fraud with New Anti-Scam Law
The Singapore Anti-Scam Law, enacted on January 7, 2025, provides authorities with the power to take control of bank accounts as a last-resort measure in combating financial fraud. The legislation ...
Over $1.2m lost to credit card phishing and mobile wallet scams from Oct to Dec 2024
At least 656 cases were reported during this period, mostly involving Apple Pay. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Straits Millennium, EBANX get in-principle nod for MPI licence in Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued in-principle approval to fintech firms EBANX and Straits Millennium for a major payment institution (MPI) Licence under the Payment Services Act ...
S’pore firms prioritise sustainability and employee welfare amidst rising costs: UOB
Besides rising costs, limited awareness and resources hinder firm progress. Businesses are prioritizing the implementation of sustainable initiatives that enhance energy efficiency and employee ...
Marina Bay Sands gets record S$12 billion loan; DBS, OCBC, UOB, Maybank coordinating facility
MARINA Bay Sands has obtained a S$12 billion multi-tranche loan to fund a planned expansion of its casino resort in Singapore, according to a source familiar with the matter, marking the largest such ...
Pritam Singh: Singapore opposition leader guilty of lying to parliament
Singapore's opposition leader Pritam Singh has been found guilty of lying under oath to a parliamentary committee. The charges against Singh relate to his handling of Raeesah Khan, a former lawmaker from his party, who lied to parliament in a separate case.
Card-issuing banks in Singapore to require additional verification for mobile wallet users
THE Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) said on Monday (Feb 17) that major card-issuing banks have adjusted their fraud surveillance measures in response to scams involving mobile wallets. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore Opposition Leader Gets Guilty Verdict but Can Run in Election
Pritam Singh, a member of Parliament and the head of the main opposition party, the Worker’s Party, was convicted on two counts of lying to a parliamentary committee under oath and was fined 7,000 ...