Discover how Singapore's Anti-Money Laundering Act has been strengthened with key amendments, including new property seizure rules and measures addressing foreign environmental crimes.
SA Recycling CEO labels ferrous market ‘subdued’
George Adams, CEO of California-based SA Recycling, says winter might finally introduce upward price pressure factors on steel scrap.
Over $3.1m awarded to finance veteran for wrongful dismissal, likely a Singapore record
There are dangers for companies that dismiss employees for misconduct without proper procedures. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Beetles, snails among 300kg of illegally imported food seized in raids at City Gate and Golden Mile Tower
SINGAPORE: About 300kg of illegally imported food from Thailand - including beetles and snails - was seized after the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) conducted raids at five food retail establishments.
Singapore businesses get support to adopt AI solutions through enhanced accelerator programme
An additional $12 million was invested in the Digital Innovation Accelerator programme. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Mixed business outcomes for S’pore SMEs in 2024: SCCCI survey
Key worries among local SMEs were rising costs, the availability of manpower, and how to be agile. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore unveils digital platform to boost business transition to net-zero emissions
The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) has unveiled the new NetZeroHub.SG platform to support local businesses in their transition to net-zero emissions. Senior Minister of State for Manpower and ...
Illegally imported Thai food including beetles and snails seized in raids at Golden Mile Tower, City Gate
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) seized about 300kg of illegally imported food from Thailand, following raids at five food retail establishments in Golden Mile Tower and City Gate at Beach Road on Sept ...
More than 300kg of illegally imported food, including insect products, seized in raids
Chicken, beef and insects, such as beetles and snails, were among the illegally imported food. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Guide To Taking The Transtar Cross Border Bus From Singapore To JB & Back
We took the Transtar Cross Border bus from SG to JB, and gathered all the deets for you if you plan on using the same bus service.
Ten swords smuggled into Singapore seized by authorities
SINGAPORE: Anomalies in scanned images were the first signs that something was amiss in cargo containers that had arrived at Pasir Panjang Scanning Station and Tuas Port.
Singapore stocks rise amid return of risk appetite; STI up 0.6%
Gains on Wall Street overnight driven by a resurgence in the tech sector galvanised local investors into pushing shares here higher on Oct 9. The more positive mood left the benchmark Straits Times ...
Singapore businesses get support for AI applications through enhanced accelerator programme
An additional $12 million was invested in the Digital Innovation Accelerator programme. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore-based crypto platform files lawsuit against US Securities and Exchange Commission; here’s why
Singapore-based Crypto.com has filed a lawsuit against the US SEC, alleging that the agency is overstepping its jurisdiction by regulating the cryptocurrency industry. CEO Kris Marszalek claims the ...
SFA seizes 300kg of illegally imported food
The Singapore Food Agency seized about 300kg of food illegally imported from Thailand in Sept 24 raids at five food retailers at City Gate and Golden Mile Tower. SFA officers detected the sale of ...
SFA fines Myanmarese man $7,000 for importing meat products from his country without permit
A Myanmarese man was fined $7,000 for importing meat products illegally from his country intended for sale, said the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) in a press release on Oct 9. Read more at ...