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SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Southeast Asian fashion startup Zilingo said it has raised $226 million in its latest funding round from existing backers such as venture capital firm Sequoia Capital, with ... ( read original story ...)

The number of households that received a government grant for buying a home to live with or near their parents or children has nearly doubled, said the Housing and Development Board (HDB) on Friday (F... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's elderly are primed to benefit from a generous budget unveiled next week, analysts say, as the government prioritizes the needs of a fast-ageing population ahead ... ( read original story ...)

A woman looks at soft toys marking the Year of the Pig in a stall in the Chinatown district of Singapore. Photograph: Wallace Woon/EPA There are plans under discussion in Whitehall to cope with the lo... ( read original story ...)

A Malaysian vessel and a Greek-registered bulk carrier collided in Singapore territorial waters off Tuas on Saturday, according to a statement from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, which ... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE: Following the collision between a Greece-registered ship and a Malaysian government vessel on Saturday (Feb 9) in Singapore territorial waters off Tuas, Singapore has reiterated “its call f... ( read original story ...)

A beautifully restored hotel that offers a respite from the crowds outside and a quick peek into old-world luxury. In the heart of Singapore’s old Chinatown, the hotel is surrounded by both hawker cen... ( read original story ...)

FRANKFURT/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore police raided the premises of German payments company Wirecard in the city state on Friday following a series of investigative reports in the Financial ... ( read original story ...)

* Philippine cbank policy decision expected later in day * Singapore set to snap two straight sessions of losses By Shreya Mariam Job Feb 7 (Reuters) - Most Southeast Asian stock markets firmed on Thu... ( read original story ...)

The Monetary Authority of Singapore was named central bank of the year for its strong track record of stability and push to develop the city state into a financial technology hub. The annual award, ad... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Mohsin Khan is still at his job repairing aircraft hydraulics parts although the Singaporean turns 75 in a couple of months. His technical skills are prized by his employ... ( read original story ...)

The police “are looking into the matter,” a spokeswoman for the force said Monday in an brief emailed reply to questions from Bloomberg News. Separately, the Singapore law firm Rajah & Tann LLP, one o... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore police on Monday said it was looking into reports by the Financial Times of alleged financial irregularities at German payments firm Wirecard AG. The FT last week publi... ( read original story ...)

Indonesia wants to re-position its Batam island as an alternative shipping and manufacturing hub to Singapore with a potential to draw $60 billion in new investment. Batam and nearby islands -- locate... ( read original story ...)

Singapore was China's largest foreign investor in 2018 — and it was for the sixth consecutive year, according to the city state's trade ministry. One major investment boost came from the Sino-Singapor... ( read original story ...)

SINGAPORE, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Ride-hailing firm Grab has signed a deal with business park landlord Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust for a new Singapore headquarters to accommodate the start-up’s ... ( read original story ...)