Singapore is set to charge property billionaire Ong Beng Seng over the case of an ex-government minister who was sentenced to 12 months in prison for obtaining gifts from the businessman.
Singapore’s consumer protection body is taking bolder steps against deceitful sellers, says CEO
Greenwashing and "dark patterns" on e-commerce sites are among future targets of the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore.
Iswaran prison sentence: How international media reported landmark Singapore case
SINGAPORE: The sentencing of former Singapore transport minister S Iswaran has garnered international attention, in a case that runs counter to the city-state's rep
Singapore PM vows ‘unflinching’ action on corruption after ‘friend and colleague’ Iswaran jailed for graft
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said his government will continue to uphold the highest standards of integrity and propriety following the sentencing
Cryptocurrency News Weekly Update: Binance’s CZ Released, Bitcoin 70k October Prediction, Trump Keen on Crypto
The outflow from Bitcoin ETFs stands at $242.66 million, marking the drop since September 3rd. At the beginning of October, it was reported that Bitcoin ETFs ...
Former Singapore minister sentenced to a year in prison for receiving illegal gifts
A former Singaporean Cabinet minister has been sentenced to a year in prison after he pleaded guilty to charges of receiving illegal gifts, in a rare criminal case involving a minister in the Asian financial hub.
Singapore office rents to grow by 3% for full-year 2024
Learn more about the economic dynamics affecting this forecast. Singapore’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased 2.9% y-o-y in Q2 2024, with the yearly growth supported by the finance & insurance, ...
Singapore CBD Grade A office rents inch up 0.3% in Q3
And vacancy rates increased to 5.5% during the same period. According to Cushman and Wakefield, Singapore CBD Grade A office rents continued to edge higher, albeit at a moderate pace. CBD Grade A office rents reached $10.87 psf pm, up 0.3% qoq in Q3 2024 ...
Ex-Singapore minister Subramaniam Iswaran receives 1-year prison sentence for graft
A former Singapore government minister was sentenced to 12 months in prison Thursday for corruption after admitting to receiving more than $300,000 worth of tickets to top sports events and travel and hotel hospitality.
Exclusive: Chainalysis Director on Bitcoin ETFs, global crypto trends, and regulatory shifts
Fresh off the Singapore TOKEN2049 event, we review an interview with Diederik Van Wersch, Regional Director of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ...
Singapore’s middle distillates stocks snap three-week fall
Singapore's middle distillates inventories rebounded to a three-week high after falling for three consecutive weeks.
Understanding the Different Types of Business Structures in Singapore
Running a business in Singapore can be exciting, but it’s crucial to lay a strong foundation by selecting the appropriate business structure. After all, this decision impacts your legal and ...
MOM meets with Dyson over layoffs as union calls for conciliation
Mr Patrick Tay said the union has formed a task force to advise affected workers and help in their job searches. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Film Fest To Honor Jafar Panahi, ‘Stranger Eyes’ Selected As Opening Film
Jafar Panahi will receive an honorary award at the Singapore International Film Festival. The fest will open with 'Stranger Eyes' by Yeo Siew Hua.
Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng to be charged on Oct 4 in relation to Iswaran’s case
He was arrested in July 2023 amid a graft probe that involved former transport minister Iswaran. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Charge Tycoon Ong Over Ex-Minister Case: CNA
Singapore is set to charge property tycoon Ong Beng Seng over the case of an ex-minister who was sentenced Thursday for accepting gifts from the businessman, CNA reported. ( read original story ...)