SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore’s competition watchdog fined ride-hailing firms Grab and Uber Technologies a total S$13 million ($9.5 million) and announced other measures to address competition ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Warns Against Bitcoin Scammers Using Premier’s Name
(Bloomberg) -- Bitcoin fraudsters are misusing the names of Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his deputy Tharman Shanmugaratnam to tout investments, prompting a warning from the premier. Le... ( read original story ...)
Singapore GP dramas disguised Force India’s bold new F1 update
Force India left Singapore without points, but its pace over the weekend was boosted by a major upgrade it hopes can help its charge up Formula 1's constructors' championship table. The financial woes ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, for Those Who Aren’t Crazy Rich
In the hit movie “Crazy Rich Asians,” the country looks luxe. But it’s easy to have a great time (and eat memorably well) without spending much. Hawker Chan sells plates of soy sauce chicken rice for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Next Leader to Be Chosen in ‘Not-Too-Distant Future’
(Bloomberg) -- Singapore’s well-publicized succession plan has been in place for several years and a decision on the next prime minister isn’t too far away, according to Singapore Education Minister O... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Says It Needs Foreign Tech Talent
Singapore, grappling with an aging population and a shortage of high-tech workers, says it needs to bring in foreign talent in areas including software programming while the country rebalances its edu... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines pilot suspended for failing breathalyzer test; carrier currently investigating
On Sept. 15, crew members aboard Singapore Airlines flight SQ247 were was asked to take the random drug and alcohol test by Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority before takeoff around 7 a.m., Ch... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines pilot suspended for failing breathalyzer test, carrier investigating
On Sept. 15, crew members aboard Singapore Airlines flight SQ247 were was asked to take the random drug and alcohol test by Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority before takeoff around 7 a.m., Ch... ( read original story ...)
The hidden tech change that transformed Mercedes’ F1 car in Singapore
Mercedes' Singapore Grand Prix triumph owed a lot to Lewis Hamilton's "stardust" driving, but one hidden change on his car may have been key to his brilliant weekend. While Ferrari had a quick car at ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore win silenced Hamilton lifestyle critics – Wolff
Between the Italian and Singapore GPs Hamilton had a busy travel schedule that some suggested was unnecessarily punishing, especially given the run of flyaway F1 races that is coming up, headlined by ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Central Bank Refutes Fake Articles Claiming its Chairman Invested $1 Bln in BTC
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has distanced itself from fake news about a $1 billion Bitcoin investment from its chairman. Fake news hoaxes claiming Singapore’s central bank chairman ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore morning news for September 19
CapitaLand Ltd (CATL.SI), one of Singapore’s largest property developers, said on Tuesday it bought a portfolio of rental apartments in the United States for $835 million, marking its foray into the m... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fines Thai citizen for evading National Service
SINGAPORE: In the first prosecution of a National Service (NS) defaulter who is no longer a citizen, a 24-year-old Thai national and former Singapore citizen was fined S$6,000 (142,000 baht) on Tuesda... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to open cyber security centre to boost Asean’s security
With cyber attacks mounting, Singapore is expanding its programme to deepen Asean's cyber capabilities and enhance the region's ability to respond to emerging global cyberthreats. Announcing this yest... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Pools launches app to save paper, help track spending
Singapore Pools has launched a new mobile app that allows punters to mark out 4-D and Toto bets on e-betting slips and track their expenses. This will not only reduce the use of paper betting slips, b... ( read original story ...)
Lewis Hamilton ‘going from strength to strength’ after Singapore F1 win
Lewis Hamilton believes he and his Mercedes team are in the best possible position to close out the Formula One world championship after his win at the Singapore Grand Prix. The British driver took a ... ( read original story ...)