Singapore intends to flag and strike off companies that are inactive, increase data sharing across government agencies, and from next week educate non-regulated sectors ...
Singapore tightens anti-money laundering measures
Singapore authorities on Friday announced new measures to tackle money laundering, including inter-agency data-sharing, striking off of inactive companies and channels and programmes to get businesses to report suspicious activities.
Singapore court charges property billionaire Ong Beng Seng over scandal involving former minister
Ong was credited with bringing Formula One to Singapore in 2008. In 2022, his privately owned firm Singapore GP and the Singapore Tourism Board secured the rights to host the Sing
Singapore doctors aim to develop screening tool to identify women at risk of premature births
SINGAPORE: Her son weighed just 700g when he was born at 24 weeks after she spent the two weeks prior in hospital due to vaginal bleeding and cervix dilation.
Dyson lays off employees in Singapore, sparking union’s anger
Dyson laid off an unknown number of employees in Singapore, sparking anger and criticism from the United Workers of Electronics & Electrical Industries (UWEEI) union in the country, which claimed that ...
Singaporeans often gripe about the city’s metro. Now one of its operators says the ‘Singapore experience’ helps it succeed globally
Rail operator ComfortDelGro will replace HK's MTR as the operator of Stockholm's metro next year, as CEO Cheng Siak Kian pushes a global expansion.
Singapore retail sales up 0.6% in August, driven by vehicle sales
SINGAPORE’S retail sales grew 0.6 per cent on year in August, slightly less than the 1 per cent growth recorded in July, based on Department of Statistics (Singstat) data released on Friday (Oct 4). Read more at The Business Times.
How Singapore became a magnet for independent jewellers
A wealthy local clientele looking for one-off designs has boosted the sector, and now word is spreading internationally ... ( read original story ...)
Global Fintech Thunes and SCB to Enhance International Remittance Payments via SCB EASY App
Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, has expanded its collaboration with Siam Commercial Bank (SCB).
Singapore stocks dropped on Friday’s open—STI fell 0.2%
SINGAPORE: Singapore stocks dropped on Friday’s open, Oct 4, following rising tensions in the Middle East which led to declines in Wall Street and European stocks. The Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0 ...
Crypto.com picks Tyler for North America headquarters
Crypto.com, based in Singapore, is operating the new office inside Plaza Tower in downtown Tyler. According to their website, the company was founded in 2016 and serves more than 80 million customers.
Samsung, Hyundai chiefs to accompany Yoon on Singapore trip
A group of business leaders, including Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong and Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Euisun Chung, will accompany President Yoon Suk Yeol on his visit to Singapore next ...
Thoughtworks and AI Singapore Join Forces to Advance Reliability of AI and Its Adoption
TWKS announced a strategic collaboration with AI Singapore to develop novel methods and tools to meaningfully evaluate GenAI applications.
Graid Technology and INFINITIX Turn Your SuperPOD into a Real Business Opportunity at Tech Week Singapore
Graid Technology and INFINITIX are excited to announce their joint participation in Tech Week Singapore 2024, taking place at Big Data AI World. Visitors can explore a range of cutting-edge solutions ...
Tycoon Ong Beng Seng to be charged over Singapore’s ex-minister Iswaran case
Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng, who was named in several charges to which Singapore's former transport minister was found guilty, is scheduled for a criminal mention on Oct. 4, Singapore Courts' hearing list showed on Thursday.
Commentary: Iswaran’s jail sentence could help affirm Singapore’s clean reputation
Former minister S Iswaran has been sentenced to 12 months’ jail in a landmark case. No public servant can stay ignorant of the expectation not to accept valuable gifts from people with whom they have official dealings,