Two men who allegedly stole a diamond ring worth more than S$132,000 (US$99,488) from a pawnshop at Singapore’s Lucky Plaza on Sunday, before fleeing to Malaysia have been arrested and handed over to the city state’s police.
Singapore shares end week slightly higher, STI up 0.1%
Robust corporate earnings and encouraging economic data from global markets spurred local investors to nudge the bourse here into the black on Friday, although it was a close call. Read more at straitstimes.
Singapore-based regional maritime agency lauds Indian Coast Guard Marine Police for curbing robberies against ships
Efforts by the Indian Coast Guard and Marine Police to check onshore vendors, warning them not to buy items stolen from ships, have resulted in a drastic drop in high seas robberies against vessels in the Indian waters,
Sip, Savor, and Soak in the Sky: 18 Rooftop Restaurants in Singapore You Should Try!
Elevate your dining experience at these 18 stunning rooftop restaurants in Singapore! From breathtaking views to delectable cuisines, it's a sundowner paradise! ??
Two Men arrested in Malaysia and extradited to Singapore for stolen ring worth S$132,000
Two Men Arrested for Stealing Diamond Ring Worth S$132,000 from Lucky Plaza Pawnshop on Sunday (16 Jul). After a swift investigation, the suspects were apprehended in Malaysia and extradited to ...
Singapore Says Premier Did Not Hide Information on Minister’s Arrest
Singapore has issued a correction order to a blog over the timeline of events surrounding the arrest of a transport minister involved in a graft probe, denying that key politicians concealed information.
Singapore releases draft guidelines on personal data use in AI training
Guidelines aim to clarify how Singapore's laws will apply when companies use personal data to train AI models and systems, including under research and business improvement exceptions.
Grab to acquire 100% of Singapore taxi company Trans-cab
Cab, Singapore's third largest taxi operator, via its private-hire car rental arm, Grab Rentals Pte Ltd. In a statement on Thursday (20 July), Grab said that the two entities have signed an agreement for Grab Rentals Pte Ltd to acquire 100 per cent of the shares in Trans-cab.
Singapore and Lisbon top ranking of the cities with the biggest surge in prime rents
Rents in prime residential areas increased the most in Singapore, Lisbon and Berlin in the first half of the year, according to a report by Savills.
Singapore, Lisbon Top Global Rental Growth as Foreigners Flock
Lisbon, which topped the list with rental growth of 13.9%, has seen an influx of foreigners who tapped Portugal’s golden visa program during the pandemic. In Singapore, surging rents have become a political issue after fueling discontent among locals and expats alike.
Singapore rocked by rare political scandals
Singapore, known for its political stability, has been rocked by a string of rare political scandals. Last week, a senior minister was arrested in a graft probe, the first in four decades to be ...
Americans Unseat Chinese as Top Foreign Homebuyers in Singapore
Americans replaced Chinese as the top foreign buyers of private apartments in Singapore, according to OrangeTee & Tie.
Old Singapore video resurfaced with false claim it shows ‘assault in China’
A video of a man hitting another person has been shared hundreds of times in Chinese-language social media posts that falsely claim it shows a "black man assaulting a Chinese man" on a subway train in ...
Commentary: What could happen if Singapore’s Presidential Election ends up a three-cornered fight
Former GIC chief investment officer Ng Kok Song’s intention to run for the Singapore presidency, with Tharman Shanmugaratnam and George Goh already in the mix, presents an interesting dynamic, says ...
Singapore’s passport dethrones Japan as world’s most powerful
According to Henley Passport Index, Singaporeans can travel to 192 out of 227 travel destinations in the world without a visa.
Marvell founders launch $2 bln chips foundry in Singapore
Singapore-based Silicon Box opened a $2 billion advanced semiconductor manufacturing foundry in the city-state on Thursday, as it seeks to broaden adoption of "chiplet" technology.