A man who was under investigation for drug offences fled to Thailand while on bail. Despite being away from Singapore, Jonathan Poh You Qin, described by the prosecution as a “serial cheater”, managed ... ( read original story ...)
All 14 new COVID cases in Singapore in community
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Tuesday (15 June) confirmed 14 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 62,315. ( read original story ...)
14 new community COVID-19 cases in Singapore, including 5 unlinked infections
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 14 new COVID-19 infections in the community as of noon on Tuesday (Jun 15), including five with no links to previous ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore start-up Carro bags $360 million in funds from SoftBank and others
Carro said it raised $360 million in a Series C funding round led by SoftBank's Vision Fund 2 and includes several Indonesia-based funds. The start-up operates an online marketplace where users can ... ( read original story ...)
How a Singapore-based founder launched a staycation app during the pandemic that lets people book up 5-star hotels’ empty pools and spas for day use
"If I did this in New York, this would have been such a battle and I don't know that I would have gotten to this point," Martha Waslen told Insider. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Home Sales Fall After Covid Restrictions Return
Sales may pick up again as the government is set to ease restrictions this week following a reduction in local cases. Singapore’s residential property market has been a bright spot for the economy. ( read original story ...)
Singapore woman caught without mask faces even more charges
More charges, including those involving the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, are expected to be handed to a woman who was caught on video refusing to wear a mask at Marina Bay Sands (MBS) ... ( read original story ...)
Dickson Yeo, who spied for China, detained under ISA for being threat to Singapore
SINGAPORE - A Singaporean man who had worked for China's intelligence services since 2016 has been detained for two years under the Internal Security Act (ISA) for being a threat to Singapore.Dickson ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s central bank reprimands insurers for regulatory violations
SINGAPORE - Three insurance companies, and a subsidiary of one of them, were reprimanded by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for breaching rules over sale of investment products and ... ( read original story ...)
Private-sector economists raise Singapore’s 2021 growth forecast again to 6.5%: MAS survey | Video
Private-sector economists have once again raised their 2021 growth forecasts for the Singapore economy, according to the latest quarterly survey by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) released ... ( read original story ...)
Man jailed for smuggling six animals, including dachshund, Persian cat, into Singapore to be sold as pets
A 35-year-old man was jailed for 24 weeks yesterday (June 14) after smuggling three cats and three dogs though Tuas Checkpoint to be sold as pets in Singapore. He was to get S$500 (RM1,550) for his ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Carro Is a Unicorn With $360 Million Led by SoftBank
Carro, one of Southeast Asia’s biggest online marketplaces for used cars, has raised $360 million led by SoftBank Vision Fund II to fuel expansion in Thailand and Indonesia before pursuing a U.S. ( read original story ...)
Time warp: 3 themed itineraries to discover old-time Singapore
Rent a car and enjoy a blast from the past with these old-school experiences right here in sunny Singapore Singapore may be a renowned global hub that houses Michelin-starred dining, iconic structures ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Cleaner at Clementi housing blocks sole unlinked case in Singapore; 10 new cases linked to Bukit Merah View market
A 79-year-old man who works as a cleaning worker at blocks 375 and 376 on Clementi Avenue 4 was the sole reported community case yesterday (June 14) that has no known source of infection. In its ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore tightens border measures for travellers from Fiji; eases for those from Israel
All travellers serving a 21-day SHN will undergo COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests on-arrival, on day 14 of their SHN, and before the end of their 21-day SHN period. ( read original story ...)
Singapore car marketplace Carro raises $478m to become a unicorn, eyes IPO
Singapore-based car marketplace Carro said on Tuesday (June 15) it has raised US$360 million (S$478 million) in its latest funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, becoming the region's latest ... ( read original story ...)