Singapore fines 9 financial firms S$27.45M in its biggest-ever money laundering case, exposing S$3B in dirty funds tied to luxury buys, scams, and foreign cartels.
UBS, Citi Among Banks Punished in Singapore Laundering Saga
Singapore imposed S$27.5 million ($21.5 million) in penalties on nine financial firms, including a few of the world’s biggest banks, for lapses related to the city’s largest money laundering case.
4 addresses in Singapore to enjoy all-you-can-eat durian buffets
Some hotels and restaurants in Singapore are offering all-you-can-eat durian buffets during the peak season, providing an opportunity to savor the king of fruits.
Singapore Hour – Adventures Around The Lion City
Your guide to late-night eats, and explore Joo Chiat, a heritage town full of character. Meet a Mexican taco master and get exclusive access to one of Singapore’s top attractions.
Why Singapore’s identity demanded distance from China – and its own story of nationhood
In his new book, veteran editor Cheong Yip Seng recalls how Lee Kuan Yew drew a diplomatic line that defined Singapore’s independent path.
Singapore’s PAP has begun search for new candidates; PM Wong hopes to deploy them earlier ahead of next general election
SINGAPORE: The ruling People's Action Party has begun searching for potential candidates ahead of the next general election, so that they can start walking the ground earlier.
Singapore penalizes Citi, UBS, others for money laundering breaches
Singapore's central bank said Friday it has penalized several top global financial institutions, including Citibank and UBS, for breaches linked to the island-state's biggest money laundering case.
Singapore’s Most FAMOUS Lobster Noodles – Are They Worth It?
I finally got to try the legendary lobster noodles that everyone in Singapore talks about. This iconic dish blends rich seafood flavors with silky handmade noodles, all drenched in a savory, aromatic ...
Exploring all the colours of Singapore 🥰 #shorts
Join us on a vibrant journey exploring all the colours of Singapore! Discover the rich tapestry of hues that paint this diverse city, from the iconic Peranakan shophouses to the bustling street ...
UBS, Citi and other banks hit by $21.5mn penalty over Singapore money-laundering case
Scandal involving island-wide seizures of gold bars and luxury cars rocked city-state’s wealth management sector ...
Del Monte Foods’ bankruptcy rebounds on its Singapore-listed parent company
Yet the effect of Del Monte’s bankruptcy extends across the Pacific Ocean to Southeast Asia. Del Monte Foods’ parent company is Del Monte Pacific, based in the Philippines.
Singapore PM urges dialogue in Thai-Cambodian dispute
Singapore's prime minister has called on dialogue to resolve the ongoing border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia. Relations between the two countries have deteriorated after a military clash in ...
Singapore fines 9 firms US$22 million over mega money-laundering case
The firms have committed breaches linked to a US$2.36 billion money-laundering case, which led to the arrests of 10 people of Chinese origin.
City Developments, UOL Shares Drop After Singapore Tightens Property Curbs
The government has been trying to rein in home prices in the city-state—one of the world's most expensive property markets.
Two Singapore teens posed as minors on dating sites to lure ‘paedophiles’ and extort money from them
SINGAPORE: Two teenage boys pretended to be minors on dating sites to lure "paedophiles" and extort money from them.
U.S. Private-Equity Firm I Squared Leads Race for KKR’s Singapore Logistics Asset
The U.S. private-equity firm has emerged as a leading contender to acquire KKR’s Singapore-based supply chain and logistics company, valued at up to $1.5 billion, people familiar with the process said ...