We don’t want them to become endemic diseases in our part of the world,” said Mr Ong, noting that the SG Arrival Card is a necessary permanent feature to prevent such diseases from coming into ...
Wilkinson Road Bungalow Sold for $55.5 million, Singapore Property Market Braces for Increased Chinese Demand, and More
A Wilkinson Road house has been sold for $55.5 million. Meanwhile, China’s reopening has sparked demand for Singapore property. Here are the news highlights from 31st January to 6th February 2023.
Cutting the red tape: Singapore urges baby cereal manufacturers to update food safety management
The Singapore food authority has introduced a new voluntary scheme for baby cereal imports in a bid to encourage manufacturers to update their food safety processes.
ICA: S’pore will study feasibility of clearing Causeway customs only once ‘if & when’ it receives M’sia’s proposal
According to Johor's works, transportation and infrastructure committee chairman, Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh, this proposal will entail stationing Singapore's immigration office ...
Crypto players rush to tokenise bankruptcy claims of failed exchange FTX
Given the string of crypto collapses in 2022, the market is flooded with creditors looking to cash out. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Yea or nay to the comeback kids in crypto world?
If there is anything one needs to know about the cryptocurrency world, it is that this space moves fast, unlike traditional markets. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Anwar Ibrahim’s visit signals Malaysia-Singapore ties remain on an even keel
While relations remain strong, occasional frictions such as the sovereignty of Pedra Branca island and the cancellation of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore rail project remain.
‘I paid S$3,683 for Blackpink tickets’: Ticket scalpers back in business as international acts return to Singapore
While ticket scalping instinctively feels unfair, there are significant downsides to legislating against it, experts say.
Commentary: Don’t let crypto collapse cast a pall on blockchain philanthropy
Despite the crypto carnage of 2022, blockchain-enabled fundraising remains a promising option to transform the charity landscape, says Digital Philanthropy’s co-founder Lim Soon Ying.
Singapore PMI Climbs To 51.2 In January – S&P Global
The private sector in Singapore climbed back into expansion territory in January, the latest survey from S&P Global showed on Friday ...
“My Money Is Mine”: China’s Billionaires Rush To Singapore To Protect Wealth
Singapore is seeing an influx of ultra-wealthy families from China looking to protect their wealth from a Communist Party that increasingly views them with suspicion.
IN FOCUS: How pet shops in Johor offer to smuggle animals into Singapore
It's illegal and puts the welfare of animals at risk, but some sellers in Johor Bahru say they're willing to smuggle pets into Singapore.
M’sia proposes letting travellers at Causeway clear customs only once to ease congestion
Malaysia has put forth a proposal for travellers to clear customs only once at the Causeway between Johor and Singapore, The Star reported. According to Johor's works, transportat ...
Most Crypto-friendly Countries for Crypto Traders and Investors
The country has also taken steps to ensure that cryptocurrency transactions are taxed appropriately, making it an attractive destination for crypto investors. Singapore is a major hub for financial ...
Singapore Manufacturing Activity Contracted for Fifth Straight Month in January
Singapore's manufacturing activity improved slightly in January but remained in contraction, mainly owing to slower contraction ...
GIC-Backed Chainalysis Cuts Jobs in Latest Crypto Layoffs
Chainalysis Inc., a company that specializes in tracking crypto transactions and the entities behind them, said it’s made layoffs affecting less than 5% of staff.