SINGAPORE: When a man received a video call from a fake cop in May 2024 accusing him of money laundering, he made more than ten bank transfers totalling S$300,000 (US$223,560).
Argentina crowned World SVNS Series league winners after qualifying for semi finals in Singapore
Argentina have made history yet again after being crowned the 2024/2025 HSBC World SVNS Series league champions following their HSBC Singapore 7s semi ...
AirTrunk Seeks $1.7 Billion Loan to Build Singapore Data Centers
Blackstone-owned data center firm AirTrunk is seeking a S$2.2 billion ($1.7 billion) green loan for a new greenfield project in Singapore, according to people familiar with the matter, as it looks to ...
Why 2 Malaysian businessmen are betting big on Cold Storage, Singapore’s oldest supermarket brand
Andrew Lim and Gary Yap, the new owners of Cold Storage and Giant supermarkets, are retail veterans from across the Causeway. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s STI drops 2.6%; Asia markets extend declines on Trump tariff troubles
SINGAPORE] Singapore equities began Friday (Apr 4) in negative territory, following the slump in all three major Wall Street indices and European shares on Thursday. Read more at The Business Times.
Canadian women’s rugby 7s team advance to Cup semifinals in Singapore
Fancy Bermudez scored two tries Saturday to help Canada defeat the U.S. 31-21 and move into the Cup semifinals at the HSBC SVNS Singapore.
Canadian rugby sevens women move into Cup semifinals after two pool wins in Singapore
Fancy Bermudez scored two tries Saturday to help Canada defeat the U.S. 31-21 and move into the Cup semifinals at the HSBC SVNS Singapore.
Singapore retail sales fall worse-than-expected 3.6% in February; tariffs darken outlook
Sweeping Trump tariffs could hurt consumer spending and confidence here. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Impacts of Trump’s Tariffs on Singapore: A Call for Resilience and Integration
In a recent discussion, Minister Balakrishnan described the tariffs as "a profound setback" to the global economic framework, highlighting the historical context of economic integration over the last ...
Singapore will keep working closely with Malaysia, Asean to deepen economic integration: PM Wong
Singapore will continue working closely with Malaysia and its Asean partners to deepen regional economic integration and engage constructively with their global trading partners, Prime Minister ...
All Blacks legend Dan Carter tips France and Argentina for more HSBC SVNS success
The two-time World Cup winner is in town for the Singapore leg as HSBC’s rugby ambassador. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Maddison Levi makes history, league winners crowned in Singapore
This weekend’s HSBC SVNS Series event in Singapore heads straight to the semi-finals on day two with a different competition format.
Singapore PM’s chilling warning to world amid chaotic Trump tariffs: ‘trade wars to armed conflicts’
In a video address, Singapore PM Lawrence Wong discussed at length the implications of US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs on the global trade order. Wong also revealed Singapore's ...
Trump tariffs: Ministers sound alarm over ‘shadow forming across world’ as Singapore braces for impact
Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan cautioned that the fundamental pillars of integration and mutual agreement are at risk of being eroded, while Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam ...
Shujaa storm to Singapore Sevens Main Cup semis
An early try and conversion from Nygel Amaitsa, saw Shujaa lead 7-0 inside the opening two minutes, before Kevin Wekesa went over in the sixth to take the score to 12-0 in the half-time break.
Kenya’s Shujaa storms through to Singapore Cup semi-final
The Kenya Sevens, Shujaa booked their ticket to the HSBC Singapore Sevens Cup semi-finals, finishing top of Pool B, after The post Kenya’s Shujaa storms through to Singapore Cup semi-final first ...