Amendments to the Casino Control Act will also see the Home Affairs Minister overseeing functions related to the whole of government at the strategic level, while the Gambling Regulatory Authority ...
Singapore passes landmark Bill recognising ride-hail, delivery gig workers as distinct labour class
SINGAPORE: Cabbies, private-hire drivers and freelance delivery workers who rely on online matching platforms for income will get better labour protection from Jan 1, 2025, after Parliament passed a ...
Worldcoin accounts and tokens under scrutiny in Singapore’s Payment Services Act probe
The Singapore police are investigating seven individuals trading Worldcoin accounts and tokens, noting that this may violate the Payments Services Act of 2019. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong ...
MOE takes legal action against contractors over Mobile Guardian cybersecurity breach
Data from 13,000 personal learning devices was wiped out in August. Less than 5 per cent of users were unable to recover all their data because the devices were not backed up.
Tata Electronics and ASMPT Singapore Collaborate to Boost India’s Semiconductor Manufacturing
Tata Electronics has signed an MOU with ASMPT Singapore to enhance semiconductor assembly and test facilities in Karnataka and Assam. The partnership aims to advance service engineering infrastructure ...
STI hits 52-week high on strong market sentiment; Singtel gains 3.2%
SINGAPORE - The Straits Times Index (STI) rode a wave of stock market optimism to hit a 52-week intraday high of 3,523.47 points on Sept 10. It also achieved its highest close in 52 weeks, at 3,512.67 ...
Singapore’s record setting US$24 million office sale on Orchard Road signals investor interest
The purchase of the sixth story of the Tong Building, highlights investor interest in the city’s commercial property market despite economic headwinds. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s CPF urges foreign contributors to withdraw savings after account closure
Board has called on all foreigners who have previously contributed to the social security scheme to transfer out their savings following their accounts being closed automatically in April.
Jail, caning for man who gave Singpass and bank details to ‘Devil’, committed theft and drug offences
Yeh Chia Wei's details were used for the facilitation of scams involving some $2.6 million. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Standard Chartered launches digital asset custody service in the UAE
Standard Chartered today announced its highly anticipated digital asset custody service in the UAE. The groundbreaking offering has been granted a licence by the Dubai Financial Services Authority ...
Seven Under Investigation as Singapore Cracks Down on Worldcoin Trading
Singapore authorities have launched an investigation into seven individuals allegedly involved in the illicit trading of Worldcoin accounts.
Sam Altman’s Crypto Project Worldcoin Faces Scrutiny in Singapore
Singapore is scrutinising activities related to Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency project that utilizes iris scans for user identification.
Higher costs to protect platform workers ‘part and parcel’ of doing business, says Koh Poh Koon as law passes
Market competition and union-like associations can help to counter any loading of costs onto platform workers and fears of discrimination if they opt for higher CPF contributions, said Senior Minister ...
Rising women power will not shield Singapore companies from fierce headwinds
WOMEN are busy smashing glass ceilings abroad and at home. Vice-President Kamala Harris could be the first woman ever to lead the United States if she wins in November’s presidential election. Read ...
New app to manage students’ device use expected by Jan 2025; legal action taken over Mobile Guardian incidents
Mobile Guardian has been terminated in all students’ personal devices since end August. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Police Investigates Worldcoin Account Sales: Deputy PM
Deputy PM Gan Kim Yong announced that Singapore police are investigating seven individuals suspected of providing sales of Worldcoin accounts.