A Singaporean businessman is being tried for allegedly swindling SGD1.5 billion (US$1.1 billion) from more than 900 investors and spending one-third of the amount on Porsche and Rolls-Royce cars, ...
Over 100 Singapore public servants targeted in extortion emails demanding ransom
Over 100 public servants, including ministers, in Singapore received extortion emails threatening to publish doctored videos unless a ransom of US$50,000 was paid. Investigations are ongoing.
Amazon invests over $2b in Singapore businesses in 2023
The investment includes spending on infrastructure improvements and technology upgrades. Amazon has invested more than S$2b in Singapore this year across its retail and cloud businesses. The ...
Dragon Ball, One Piece studio’s Web3 game, Sun is top Trump crypto holder: Asia Express
Dragon Ball and One Piece studio is making a new blockchain game, Justin Sun is the largest investor in Donald Trump’s WLFI: Asia Express ...
Singapore’s strong brand name in China comes down to Singaporeans there: SM Lee
SINGAPORE’S brand name and its cultural, business and personal connections with China have allowed the two countries to work together and learn from each other. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore shares open lower on Friday; STI down 0.4%
SINGAPORE stocks were trading in negative territory on Friday (Nov 29), following continued worries regarding Trump’s tariff threats. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore told not to be a guinea pig for small modular reactors
There are other power sources that are easier and cheaper to deploy, experts said. Singapore, the smallest country in Asia by land area, should avoid becoming a test bed for small modular reactors ...
Singapore stocks rise on optimism over rebound in real incomes, easing inflation
SINGAPORE - Stocks in Singapore ended higher on Nov 28 after the Republic reported a rebound in real incomes for 2024, according to preliminary estimates, as inflation eased. A Ministry of Manpower ...
‘Many possibilities’: Singapore, Shanghai eye closer cooperation as leaders meet
A troubled international environment means like-minded partners must work harder to find ways to cooperate, said Singapore Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong in a meeting with Shanghai party chief Chen ...
Notes On Singapore’s World Class Cocktail Bar Scene
Singapore's Best Cocktail Bars. A guide to where to drink in Singapore's most important cocktail bars and speakeasies.
Singapore actor Ryan Lian calls out trolls who taunted him after knife attack
Singaporean actor Ryan Lian has hit back at netizens who mocked him after he was slashed at Nex mall in Serangoon. The attack took place on Sunday and Lian later confirmed with Chinese media Lianhe ...
Singapore and Thailand to work together on green economy, food security: PM Wong
Singapore and Thailand are exploring new ways to deepen collaboration, particularly in emerging areas like the green economy and food security. Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the 60th ann ...
HSBC Singapore offers zero-fee international transfers to over 60 currencies
Amongst markets covered are Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, and the UAE. HSBC Singapore has partnered with Dandelion to offer zero-fee international transfers via its Global Money Transfers service.
Singapore Oil Tycoon Appeals 17.5 Year Prison Sentence In Fraudulent Trading Case
In addition to appealing his sentence, Lim will focus on the civil action against Singapore firm Rajah & Tann, which was initiated in 2020 to restrain the firm from advising Hin Leong’s liquidators.
Delivery rider jailed for bomb hoax that triggered police sweep of DBS’ headquarters
About 20 police officers were dispatched to multiple locations after the man, who was in debt to DBS, made bomb threats against the bank.
Faced with credit card debt of more than $11k, man made false bomb threat to DBS Bank
Ang Cheng Shin's actions forced 67 police officers, DBS personnel and landlord security personnel to spring into action. Read more at straitstimes.com.