Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Tuesday warned the United States against aggressively challenging China, saying Washington's increasingly hard-line views could be "very dangerous." ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore grants its first-ever crypto exchange license as the industry remains wary of China
Singapore has seen a wave of interest from the industry as China's crypto crackdown has left many wary of putting down roots in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
No let up in efforts by Govt to improve lives of Singapore women, says Sun Xueling
SINGAPORE - In the 11 months since Singapore kicked off a national conversation on women's development, victims of sexual crimes have got stronger legal protections and efforts are being made to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Lee Urges China, U.S. to Stem Deteriorating Ties
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong again warned the U.S. and China to deescalate tensions, saying both powers presumed incorrectly they would win in any conflict. ( read original story ...)
Singapore social distancing enforcement officers raid homes ‘without a warrant’
Singapore has been sending teams of enforcement officers into people’s homes — without warrants or warning — to check they are abiding by social-distancing rules that only allow two visitors, ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. VP Harris to visit Singapore, Vietnam in a fortnight – PM Lee
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Singapore and Vietnam in a fortnight's time, Singapore's prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong, said on Tuesday during the Aspen Security Forum webinar. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Exchange Independent Reserve Acquires In Principle Approval to Offer Digital Payment Token Services in Singapore
Crypto exchange Independent Reserve acquires in principle approval to serve as major payment institution in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
102 new COVID cases in Singapore, 31 unlinked
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Tuesday (3 August) reported 102 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 65,315. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to grant first crypto licence in bid to lure digital asset groups
Singapore is set to grant formal regulatory approval to a cryptocurrency exchange for the first time as the Asian city-state steps up its challenge to rival Hong Kong as a digital finance hub. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Fintech Firm FinAccel To List In U.S. Via $2.5 Billion SPAC Deal
FinAccel, the Singapore-based parent of Indonesian fintech startup Kredivo, agreed to list in the U.S. through a merger with blank-check company VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings II in a deal that ... ( read original story ...)
Impact for Keppel on Singapore Press Holdings buyout will be through asset management
Singapore Exchange's market strategist Geoff Howie says conglomerate Keppel would gain entry into student accommodation and senior living assets if its acquisition of Singapore Press Holdings is ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Singapore paddlers keep finding China insurmountable
China continues to be a near-insurmountable obstacle for Singapore's women's table tennis team, as they crashed 0-3 in the team competition. ( read original story ...)
Singapore man leaves racist stain on family featured for National Day
A man who doesn’t seem to like South Asians disappeared from Facebook today after being savaged for using a National Day photo featuring an Indian family to air racist views. ( read original story ...)
It’s okay to fail: 5 Singapore women athletes on picking yourself up after a setback
A five-part short film series titled Anatomy Of An Athlete gives a glimpse into their tenacity and determination, and inspires us with some ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore revokes work passes for 11 EP and S Pass holders who submitted false certifications
These pass holders, who worked in the ICT industry between 2018-2020, have also been permanently banned from working in Singapore, Minister for Manpower Dr Tan See Leng has shared. ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: 10 new clusters reported in Singapore, all linked to different individuals
Singapore yesterday (August 2) reported 10 new Covid-19 clusters, all of which have been linked to different individuals. In total, there are now 93 active Covid-19 clusters in Singapore, ranging ... ( read original story ...)