Victims of the scams were duped into making payments or revealing bank details for the release of parcels supposedly being withheld by Customs.
Singapore Tells Apple and Google to Block Fake Messages in Crackdown on Scams
Singapore has issued directives requiring Apple and Google to roll out anti-spoofing measures for iMessage and Google Messages.
Apple Tap to Pay now available on iPhones in Singapore
Merchants can now use the iPhone as a contactless payment terminal. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Citigroup faces $5 million bill to transport its lead from Singapore, sources say
Citigroup will move most of its lead stocks from Singapore to Malaysia or Taiwan at an estimated cost of $5 million due to limited storage space and a lack of lucrative rent deals, three sources said, ...
A sneak peek at what Singapore’s first Chick-fil-A outlet has to offer
With American fast-food joint Chick-fil-A opening its first Singapore outlet on Dec 11, many are wondering what it will be serving up.Ahead of the restaurant's official opening, my colleague and I got ...
Everything you need to know about the first Chick-fil-A store in Singapore, opening on December 11
Chick-fil-A Singapore officially opens on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 201 Victoria St, Bugis+, #01-19, Singapore 188067. Operating hours are Monday to Saturday, 10am to 10pm. The store will be ...
Sneak peek: Chick-fil-A’s first Singapore store opening Dec 11 at Bugis+ with exclusive spicy sauce and more
In addition to the brand’s signature chicken sandwiches and range of sauces, look forward to a Singapore-exclusive Spicy Chili sauce developed for spice-loving locals.
With Mortal Kombat II next on his slate, Singapore actor Chin Han is ‘playing the long game’
Chin Han talks Mortal Kombat II's multiple endings strategy, learning to surf during production strikes, and why Asian representation in film has improved since 2007. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore executions touch 22-year high on drug, murder offences
International pressure on the island nation to reconsider its death penalty for drug offences has been growing, particularly from human rights organisations.
$3b money laundering case: 8 companies in Singapore blacklisted over their links to 2 fugitives
Eight companies in Singapore have been blacklisted and barred from business dealings over their links to two fugitives who allegedly played key roles in the S$3 billion money laundering ca... Read ...
Marcos family scandal, Singapore becomes Plan B for Chinese travellers: 7 Asia highlights
From election loss for Malaysia’s Anwar to Pakistan’s young feeling sidelined, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
$3b money laundering case: Companies linked to 2 fugitives blacklisted in Singapore
Eight companies in Singapore have been blacklisted and barred from business dealings over their links to two fugitives who allegedly played key roles in the $3 billion money laundering case.In a reply ...
More Chinese tourists expected in Singapore over next few months – here’s what it means
In light of an ongoing political spat between Japan and China, over 490,000 flight tickets from China to Japan have been cancelled. If you’re travelling to the Land of the Rising Sun in the next ...
Singapore Pools Toto: Group 2 winner pockets over $260K
However, the 1 December draw did see a lucky winning ticket walk away with the Group 2 share of $261,108. The winning numbers for the draw were 2, 10, 24, 35, 45, and 49 while the additional number ...
DBS, OCBC and others owed $306m by Singapore car-sharing service Shariot and related firms
A group of 18 related companies, including Autobahn Rent A Car and car-sharing service Shariot, have applied to the High Court for a six-month moratorium to halt creditor actions, including the ...
Singapore to open embassy in Mexico City in 2026 as part of deepening ties
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam announced this on his first state visit to Mexico. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.