Chinese businessman Ren Xin Wu is suing Ms Lee Kuan Fung, a former veteran news editor from Singapore Press Holdings, and Mr Chua Chim Kang, the head of Chinese news and current affairs at Mediacorp, ...
Singapore will continue to send aid to Gaza despite Israel’s ban on UN humanitarian agency: Vivian Balakrishnan
SINGAPORE: Singapore will continue to work with its partners in the Middle East to send aid to Gaza despite Israel's decision to ban the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) from wor ...
Singapore consumers to have greater flexibility on imported food items under proposed law
SINGAPORE: Consumers will have greater flexibility to import food – whether meat or processed goods – for personal consumption, under a new law proposed in Parliament on Tuesday (Nov 12).
Issuing limits for Singapore government securities, Treasury bills raised to S$1.5 trillion
SINGAPORE: The government will be able to raise more money through government securities and Treasury bills (T-bills), after a motion was passed in parliament on Tuesday (Nov 12). Lawmakers approved ...
Tatas dreams: AI-Vistara merger becomes reality; SIA to invest addl Rs 3,195 cr in integrated entity
Marking a significant consolidation in the fast-growing Indian aviation space, Air India on Tuesday completed the Vistara merger to create an integrated airline, partly owned by Singapore Airlines, ...
Singapore stocks fall as US dollar strength weighs on Asian stock indexes; STI drops 0.8%
Singapore Exchange market strategist Geoff Howie noted that the trade-weighted ... “Overnight strength in the US dollar, which has continued into Asia trading, weighed on most Asia stock indices today ...
Singapore to commit US$500 million as concessional capital for climate action
THE Singapore government will be committing US$500 million as concessional capital to support a blended finance initiative launched by its central bank last year, said Sustainability and Environment ...
Singapore Shopping: 5 Places to Find Colorful Treasures
By Liza Weisstuch If you find yourself in Singapore’s pastel-hued Joo Chiat neighborhood, wander into the collector Alvin Yapp’s home to visit the Intan, a museum on the ground floor. There, you’ll ...
DBS Bank nominates Rajat Verma to be next India CEO, sources say
DBS's India unit has nominated its head of institutional banking, Rajat Verma, to be the bank's new chief executive officer, two people familiar with the matter said. He is slated to replace Surojit ...
DBS CEO Piyush Gupta sells S$12.6 million worth of bank shares in 2 days
Piyush Gupta, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DBS, has sold even more of his shares. He did so in a bank rally on Nov. 7 and 8, during which DBS shares climbed to over S$40, reported The Business ...
DBS Foundation spotlights Singapore’s ageing society in inaugural Impact Beyond Summit
DBS Foundation held its inaugural Impact Beyond Summit on Monday (Nov 11), with a focus on Singapore’s ageing society. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore: Over 7.5 Kg Of Heroin Seized During SGD 1.4 Million Drug Bust In Tengah
According to a news release, about 1.027 kg of cannabis and 513g of ‘Ice’ were recovered from one person. Another search led to the recovery of about 3.223 kg of cannabis, 7.626 kg of heroin, 2.339 kg ...
Boustead Singapore posts 34% higher H1 profit of S$36 million
Boustead Singapore’s real estate solutions arm saw revenue fall mainly due to decreased revenue recognition in light of the engineering and construction business’ significantly lower order backlog ...
Singapore commits up to $500 mln funding to support decarbonisation in Asia
The government of Singapore has committed up to $500 million in concessional funding to support the local central bank's initiative to help fund Asia-focused climate projects, a senior official said ...
Singapore’s interest will always be at the core of its foreign policy: Chee Hong Tat
SINGAPORE’S interest will always be at the core of its foreign policy. In times of disagreement when engaging with other countries, Singapore must be prepared to speak up and make tough decisions when ...
Police probe deepfake nude photos of Singapore Sports School students
SINGAPORE: The police are investigating deepfake nude photos of Singapore Sports School (SSP) students that were created and spread by other students. In response to queries from The Straits Times, ...