The conviction of a former government minister has voters questioning the ruling party’s squeaky clean reputation.
S Iswaran: Singapore’s first former minister on trial for graft pleads guilty
Singapore's former Transport Minister S. Iswaran has pleaded guilty to receiving gifts while in office, as proceedings began on Tuesday in the first graft trial involving a minister in this Asian ... ( read original story ...)
China’s gray market for crypto is booming, despite ban
Over-the-counter crypto trades are in the billions, reflecting ongoing interest in digital assets in the Middle Kingdom.
Shein makes rare job cuts in Singapore as London IPO remains in limbo
The job cuts come as Shein is in the process of applying for an IPO in London after it abandoned an earlier plan to go public in New York amid political pushback from US lawmakers. It has since faced ...
StanChart Singapore pays up to diversify as covered premiums ‘creep higher’
Premium paid debated ◆ Uncertainty about tenor chosen ◆ More covered supply to come as issuers adapt to higher premiums ...
DBS moving to raise China securities joint venture stake to 91%, group CEO says
DBS Group chief executive Piyush Gupta said on Wednesday (Sep 25) it is in the process of increasing ownership in its China securities joint venture to 91 per cent from 51 per cent. Read more at The ...
4 Indian-Origin Men Charged For Abusing Cop In Singapore
The case involved Indian-origin Muhammad Sajid Saleem, 22, who was on Monday charged with the murder of a 25-year-old along Verdun Road. Another five men were also charged concerning the incident.
‘Was it worth it?’ Polkadot reveals six-digit expenses in crypto event
Polkadot leads the path in decentralized governance and spending transparency, revealing a nearly $400,000 budget to the Token2049 Singapore crypto event.
Singapore’s dismal IPO market has companies eyeing Malaysia
In contrast, only one company has debuted thus far in Singapore, which is on track for its lowest annual volume of initial public offerings (IPOs) since 1998. Relative political stability, eased ...
Singapore sets aside S$2.1 billion of green bond proceeds for electric rail expansion in FY2023
SINGAPORE has allocated about S$2.1 billion from its green bond proceeds to finance the expansion of its electric rail network – specifically the Jurong Region Line and Cross Island Line – in its 2023 ...
Citibank to close last branch in Singapore in October amid shift to wealth hubs
Citi currently has three wealth centres here, in Orchard Road, Parkway Parade and Holland Village. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Here are Singapore’s top 10 startups to watch in 2024, according to LinkedIn
From fintech to healthcare, these Singaporean startups have trailblazed their way through economic challenges, achieving incredible growth.
Commentary: Even as Singapore’s population exceeds 6 million, it doesn’t have to feel crowded
A city that is densely populated does not need to feel crowded, says Woo Jun Jie of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
Singapore stocks extend losses despite a broader market rally; STI down 1.1%
The Straits Times Index (STI) declined 1.1 per cent or 39.47 points to 3,583.27, although gainers beat losers 302 to 289 on trade of 1.4 billion securities worth $1.4 billion. Mapletree Pan Asia ...
Singapore’s apex business chamber leads delegation to 21st China-Asean Expo in Nanning
SINGAPORE is continuing its efforts to bolster trade and investment ties with China and Asean countries, with the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) leading a delegation to the China-Asean Expo in ...
5% increase in non-residents propels Singapore’s population to hit record 6 mil in June 2024
For the first time in the nation’s history, Singapore’s total population passed the six million threshold. This landmark milestone was recorded in June by the National Population and Talent Division (NPTD) in its annual Population in Brief (PIB).