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UPDATE 2-Singapore hands down first conviction in $2.2 billion money laundering case
SINGAPORE, April 2 (Reuters ... "Investigations revealed that Su Wenqiang was involved in an unlawful remote gambling business based in the Philippines, which offered its remote gambling services to ...
Singapore gears up for major campaign to revitalise nature, carbon markets
Big names are set to descend on the city-state this month for an annual conference dedicating a full day to discuss financing and regulations for protecting forests and biodiversity, amid challenges ...
84% of Singaporeans use mobile apps and digital services for daily activities: Study
SINGAPORE: A new study from Yahoo Singapore and Milieu Insight shows that more and more people in Singapore are using mobile apps and digital services frequently in their daily lives. The study, ...
Singapore Market gains 0.4%
At closing bell, the Straits Times Index (STI) index was up 12.83 points, or 0.4% to 3,247.72 after trading between 3,230.48 and 3,252.82. Volume of 2.15 billion shares worth S$1.04 billion changed ...
Singapore jails money launderer for 13 months
SINGAPORE - The first person to plead guilty in the biggest money-laundering case in the history of Singapore has been sentenced to 13 months in jail. ( read original story ...)
A majority of renters aiming for 100% green property portfolios: survey
Eight in ten occupiers-- those who rent property-- in Singapore are targeting 100% green certified portfolios by 2030, according to a study conducted by global real estate firm, JLL. The study ... ( read original story ...)
First man convicted in Singapore billion-dollar money laundering case
SINGAPORE: The first suspect to plead guilty in Singapore's largest money laundering case was convicted and sentenced to 13 months' jail in a district court on Tuesday (Apr 2). Su Wenqiang, 32, ...
OCBC cross-border QR payments to quadruple in 2024 on China tourist wave
The OCBC Digital app saw monthly growth averaging 65% up to 80% in 2023, which the bank attributed to it being the first in Singapore bank to offer five cross-border QR payment products in its mobile ...
Rally in equities to broaden with energy and healthcare sectors benefitting, says DBS CIO
At this point, the CIO prefers bonds to cash due to their 5% yield, which provides consistent cashflows into a portfolio.
Singapore stocks rise, tracking regional gains
On the wider Singapore Exchange, gainers outnumbered losers 332 to 247 as about 2.2 billion securities worth $1 billion were traded. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore ranks 7th globally for innovation and talent, with over $8 billion investment in AI
SINGAPORE: Singapore has once again solidified its position as a global powerhouse in innovation and... The post Singapore ranks 7th globally for innovation and talent, with over $8 billion investment ...
Singapore convicts first suspect in record money laundering case
Cambodian national Su Wenqiang, 32, was the first of 10 people to be convicted for his involvement in a money laundering scandal. Singapore police have seized more than 3 billion Singapore dollars to ...
Singapore hands down first conviction in $2.2 billion money laundering case
A defendant in Singapore's biggest-ever money laundering case was sentenced to 13 months in prison on Tuesday, the first conviction for an investigation that grabbed headlines after billions in luxury ...
Singapore climbs to sixth in resilient cities index
This notable advancement highlights Singapore's resilience amidst global economic, social, and technological changes, positioning it as an attractive hub for investors and occupiers alike. The latest ...
Singapore banks set aside 4.9 bln USD deposit with Money Lock
SINGAPORE, April 2 (Xinhua) -- Singaporean banks have set up over 78,000 bank accounts with the "Money Lock" service, setting aside savings of 6.6 billion Singapore dollars (4.9 billion U.S. dollars) ...