SINGAPORE shares closed lower for the third consecutive day on Wednesday (Feb 5), after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on China – the world’s second-largest economy and a key trading ...
Singapore sees 21% rise in tourists; Indians, Chinese among top visitors
Singapore recorded a 21% increase in international visitor arrivals last year, reaching 16.5 million, the highest number since the Covid-19 pandemic, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said in a statement ...
Singapore: Pervert Steals Woman’s Lingerie From Drying Rack By Stuffing It In His Pants; Lady Records His Disgusting Act On CCTV Camera
A video of a pervert man stealing a woman's lingerie and stuffing it into his zipper has gone viral. The incident took place on a high rise in Singapore where a person walked towards his neighbour's ...
Singapore stocks buck regional trend as Trump defers tariffs on Canada, Mexico; STI slips 0.09%
The STI showing bucked the trend seen in regional bourses after US President Donald Trump delayed the start of tariffs on Mexico and Canada for a month. But those on China were not deferred and were ...
Singapore airport’s secrets revealed, whether you are in transit or stranded
Singapore airport’s secrets revealed, whether you are in transit or stranded - Plane Talk: Changing planes at Changi, or stuck for an extra day? Lucky you ...
Singapore investors buy 6.5 tonnes of gold bars, coins in 2024: World Gold Council
SINGAPORE investors did not shy away from physical gold despite its soaring prices in 2024, leading the demand growth in Asean region with 6.5 tonnes of gold bars and coins purchased. Read more at The ...
Slow Onboarding Drives Client Losses in Singapore’s Banks
Singapore’s banks are facing a surge in client abandonment due to slow onboarding and inefficient KYC processes.
Singapore says visitor arrivals rise 21% in 2024
Singapore recorded a 21% increase in international visitor arrivals to 16.5 million last year, the highest number since the COVID pandemic, and the tourism board said it expected further growth this ...
Singapore passes new law on racial harmony, to check foreign interference
A new law consolidating existing statutes to preserve racial harmony and providing safeguards against foreign interference has been passed unanimously in the Singapore Parliament.
Singapore Tourism Hits New High: 16.5 Million Visitor Arrivals In 2024; SGD 22.4 Billion In Tourism Spend In Jan-Sept
The year 2024 has been a very positive one for the travel and tourism trade in Singapore, as per data released today by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) — the country saw visitor arrivals reaching 16 ...
Singapore hangs ex-police officer convicted of Kovan double murder
Iskandar Rahmat was found guilty of the murder of two men - a car workshop owner and his son - and sentenced to death on Dec 4, 2015.
Singapore hangs ex-cop found guilty of 2013 Kovan double murder of father and son
SINGAPORE: A former police officer who was convicted of the 2013 murders of a father and his son in Kovan was hanged on Wednesday (Feb 5).
Citibank’s Ashu Khullar Appointed Global Co-Head of GAM
Citibank India CEO, Ashu Khulla r, has been announced as the group's global Co-head of the Global Asset Managers (GAM) business while K Balasubramanian will take the reins as Mumbai-based India head, ...
Singapore passes law against foreign interference in race-based organisations
Singapore has passed a law designed to protect against foreign interference in its race-based clans and business associations, as the government looks to limit outsiders from undermining racial ...
Singapore banks see 90% client losses due to onboarding delays
Singaporean banks have been experiencing the highest client losses worldwide due to Know Your Customer (KYC) inefficiencies. Nearly 90% of banking executives in Singapore report losing clients due to ...
OCBC share price could break towards $19 level, while UOB could reach $39.90: IG
Meanwhile, DBS’s share price has a lower trendline support of $43.80 and could head toward the $42.48 level for a retest, says market strategist Yeap Jun Rong.