The changes are necessary to strike a balance between deterrence and proportionality, says the Home Affairs Ministry.
Korean vendor seeks to wind up troubled Qoo10 in Singapore High Court over S$72.3 million debt
SINGAPORE - A Korean gift certificates vendor that is allegedly owed nearly 76 billion won (S$72.3 million) in debt is seeking to wind up beleaguered online marketplace Qoo10 in Singapore’s High Court.
Singapore shares open higher on Monday; STI up 0.6%
Singapore-based investment holding company HS Optimus was the most actively traded counter by volume. The company – which operates investment, door manufacturing and property businesses – was trading ...
Singapore Airlines to invest ₹3,194.5 crore more into Air India after Vistara merger for 25.1% stake
Singapore Airlines will invest an additional ₹3,194.5 crore into the newly merged entity comprising of Vistara and the Tata-owned Air India for a 25.1% stake ...
Singapore police could get powers to stop people from voluntarily transferring money to potential scammers
A proposed law will allow the police to restrict the banking transactions of people who refuse to believe they are being scammed, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Monday (Nov 11).
Singapore’s membership in international bodies must be based on national interests: Vivian Balakrishnan
WHETHER Singapore chooses to join a specific multilateral bloc or grouping must be carefully considered and guided by its national interests and the fundamental objectives of its foreign policy, said Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan on Monday (Nov 11) in Parliament.
POSB uses gen AI to age-morph everyday Singaporeans
DBS has launched a new Generative AI created campaign under the POSB umbrella to highlight the importance of financial wellness, emphasising that everyone can achieve their financial goals through ...
Flying out of Singapore? Get ready to pay higher fees
Travellers flying out of Singapore’s Changi Airport will soon to encounter a new reality: higher fees. The cost of departing from the renowned aviation hub – often rated as the world’s best airport – ...
Bangladesh’s Professor Yunus urges Singapore to help recover laundered funds and cut migration costs
Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor to Bangladesh's Interim Government, called on Singapore to assist in recovering billions of dollars laundered from Bangladesh and to work together on reducing ...
Singapore million-dollar flat transactions in 2024 set to double last year’s totals
There were 750 million-dollar flats in the first three quarters of 2024. According to an OrangeTee report, in the third quarter of this year, a record 331 HDB flats were sold for a million dollars, up ...
Singapore auction success rate to reach just under 6% in 2024
It’s at the lower end of the original projections at the start of the year. According to the Ministry of Law, there were 3,227 bankruptcy applications made in the first eight months of 2024, 23.3% ...
Singapore Airlines Poised To Invest ₹3194.5 Crore In Air India
Singapore Airlines is poised to invest Rs 3,194.5 crore in Air India following the anticipated merger of Vistara with the Tata Group-owned airline.
Winking Studios to IPO in London at 15 pence per share
On Nov 8, Winking Studios entered into a placing agreement with its nominated adviser, Strand Hanson, and broker, S.P. Angel Corporate Finance LLP. Under the agreement, S.P. Angel has procured ...
3 Ways To Invest In The S&P 500 Index In Singapore
The U.S., which hosts the world’s largest stock market, represents over 60% of the total value ... that tracks it. Fortunately, in Singapore, we have several options to invest in the S&P 500 Index.
Banking on sustainable finance: How agri-commodity company optimises cash flow and meets its ESG goals
BLENDING sound financial practices with progressive business activity is at the heart of a new partnership sealed recently in Singapore. In May this year, Standard Chartered announced the ...
DBS, OCBC, UOB aim to stay competitive as foreign players slash mortgage rates
SINGAPORE’S local banking trio will continue to watch interest rate movements to ensure that their mortgage rates stay competitive. Read more at The Business Times.