During Singapore’s economic boom, whisky dealer Manjit Gill sold daily to wealthy mainland Chinese clients, who would sometimes spend up to S$100,000 (RM348,114) on single malt. He told Bloomberg, now ...
Singapore cracks down on network of 95 social media accounts for falsehoods
Singapore is cracking down on 95 social media accounts from a foreign network that has been spreading falsehoods about the country. Under its foreign interference laws, its Home Affairs Ministry has ordered five social media platforms to block the accounts from being accessible to its residents.
Singapore stock market kicks off H2 with $400m in net institutional inflows
DBS led the inflows among the STI constituents. Singapore’s stock market has kicked off the second half of 2024 strong, booking $400m in net institutional inflows during the 1-15 July period, ...
‘I flew in luxury first class with Singapore Airlines – experience was dream come true’
The viral video has since racked up a whopping 2.9 million likes and 270,600 shares. One user gushed: "I've flown Singapore Airlines several times. Worth every penny." Another quipped: "Here is your seat, you mean apartment." A third confessed ...
Malaysian man caught trying to leave Singapore illegally by hiding in lorry
SINGAPORE: A Malaysian man was found trying to illegally depart Singapore via Tuas Checkpoint by hiding in the cargo compartment of a lorry on Friday (July 19).
The world’s best bank for SMEs: UOB
Some regional banks stand out globally. The world’s best bank for small and medium-sized enterprises this year, Singapore’s UOB, is one such bank. It provides its primarily southeast Asian clients ...
This country just approved 16 insects as food — which buggy bite would you eat?
Singapore's state food agency embodied the phrase "Hakuna Matata" after approving a whopping 16 species of insects for human consumption, ranging from grasshoppers to beetle grubs. BarTa - stock.adobe ...
Chinese AI entrepreneur moves to Singapore for growth amid Beijing’s crypto curbs
Li sought his fortunes elsewhere as crypto-mining was one of GreaterHeat's core services. "For Chinese people, major business and living hubs include mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore.
Man sentenced to two years and six-and-a-half months jail, S$700 fine for role in S$350,000 cryptocurrency heist
A man took part in a heist along with three others to steal S$350,000 in cash by pretending to be cryptocurrency sellers. On Thursday (July 19), Tobias ...
Jail for man who tagged along in a heist to steal S$350,000 from cryptocurrency buyer
A man took part in a heist along with three others to steal S$350,000 in cash by pretending to be cryptocurrency sellers.
Open for business: Chinese firms are Singapore-bound but will they stay?
After the pandemic, many multinationals saw the need to diversify their supply chains and businesses, said business professor Lawrence Loh, and the Singapore government saw that gap and rolled out the ...
Singapore: MAS Announces Additional $74m Funding for Quantum and AI Technologies
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced an additional commitment of S$100 million (about $74 million) under the Financial Sector Technology and ...
Singapore houses more than half of family offices from Asia challenging London as a family office hub
SINGAPORE: Singapore is catching up as a competitor to London in the family office sector.... The post Singapore houses more than half of family offices from Asia challenging London as a family office ...
Singapore’s June exports fall steeper than forecast
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports fell 8.7% in June from the same month a year earlier, data showed on Wednesday, weighed down mainly by falls in non-electronic products.
Hyundai’s new Singapore plant makes its cars on the third floor—the same storey as its Michelin chef-run Korean restaurant
Hyundai currently assembles the Ioniq 5 and 6, a battery EV, in Singapore for the domestic market, as well as a robotaxi variant bound for the U.S.
Collision Near Singapore Ignites Two Oil Tankers, Raising Environmental Concerns
Two large oil tankers collided near Singapore, causing fires and necessitating rescue operations for crew members. The vessels were carrying significant amounts of naphtha and Iranian crude. Authorities are working to prevent potential oil spills,