A new global report reveals that business executives in Singapore are increasingly concerned about financial crimes targeting their organizations ...
Prof Kevin YL Tan calls for independent elections commission to address electoral fairness in Singapore
At a public webinar hosted by AcademiaSG, constitutional law expert Prof Kevin YL Tan urged reforms to Singapore's electoral boundary-drawing process, advocating for an independent elections ...
Singapore Opposition politician Kenneth Jeyaretnam issued Pofma over foreign auxiliary police officer claims
Opposition politician Kenneth Jeyaretnam has been directed to correct false statements he made online regarding the hiring of foreign auxiliary police officers (APOs), Singapore’s Ministry of Home ...
Beyond rent, why don’t some international brands last in Singapore – while others do?
Several well-known international brands such as Eggslut, Burger & Lobster, and Holland & Barrett have recently exited Singapore. Is it fair to solely blame high operating costs for their demise, as ...
Heathrow Airport closure: London-bound travellers in Singapore alter, cancel travel plans
A fire at an electrical substation in west London prompted a power outage that led to the closure of the UK’s busiest airport, with at least 120 flights that were in the air having to be diverted to ...
Singapore businesses struggle to reskill workforce amid AI transformation
SINGAPORE: Singapore businesses are facing a pressing challenge—not a lack of talent, but the ability to reskill employees quickly enough to keep pace with ev ...
Singapore Airlines cancels flights to and from London’s Heathrow after airport closure
SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) has cancelled several flights to and from London's Heathrow Airport, which will be closed all day on Friday (Mar 21) after a large fire at an electricity substation ...
5 Singapore Companies Boasting Dividend Yields of 4.8% or Higher
Here are five stocks with attractive dividend yields that income investors will relish. The post 5 Singapore Companies Boasting Dividend Yields of 4.8% or Higher appeared first on The Smart Investor.
Rain check: Monsoon soaks Singapore, disrupts travel, business and leisure
A relentless monsoon surge has drenched Singapore since Wednesday, bringing widespread disruptions to businesses, outdoor activities, and travel. According to The Straits Times (ST), the heavy ...
State of independence: How Singapore grew into a global maritime powerhouse
Singapore will mark 60 years of independence on 9 August, a journey that has transformed it from a colonial trading port into a global economic powerhouse. This evolution is also mirrored in the ...
UOB CEO Wee Ee Cheong’s 2024 pay down 5.7% at S$15 million despite record net profit
SINGAPORE] UOB chief executive officer Wee Ee Cheong’s annual salary for 2024 dipped, despite the bank reporting a record net profit for the full year. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore shares end Friday in the red as trade war fears escalate; STI down 0.1%
Investors opted for a defensive stance and nudged the Straits Times Index (STI) down 0.1 per cent or 4.04 points to 3,926.45 while losers outpaced gainers 284 to 234 on trade of 1.3 billion securities ...
Majority of Chocolate Finance withdrawal requests have been fulfilled, says fund manager
SINGAPORE] As at Friday (Mar 21), all redemption requests that Chocolate Finance received between Mar 10 and the 1 pm cut-off on Mar 18 have been successfully paid out, said the wealth investment firm ...
UOB, one of eight TNFD adopters in S’pore, identities nature-related risks in 2024 sustainability report
UOB estimates that 60% of its $58.0 billion sustainable financing portfolio falls within the “climate-nature nexus”, an overlap between climate and nature.
UOB CEO Wee Ee Cheong’s FY2024 pay trimmed by 6% y-o-y to $15 mil despite record earnings
Wee’s basic salary rose from $1.2 million in FY2023 to $1.44 million in FY2024, although his bonus fell to $13.56 million in FY2024 from $14.69 million the year before.
Man admits to roping in others to open bank accounts that received over $1.3m in scam proceeds
Three of the four men have pleaded guilty and they will be sentenced on March 26. Read more at straitstimes.com.