GXS Bank, the digital bank joint venture between ride-hailing firm Grab Holdings and Singapore Telecommunications , on Wednesday launched Singapore's first digital bank and bundled it with a savings ... ( read original story ...)
Joseph Schooling: Singapore Olympic star suspended over cannabis scandal
Singapore first Olympic gold medallist Joseph Schooling has been suspended from competing in swimming competitions after he admitted to consuming cannabis overseas. "I demonstrated bad judgment and I ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to have first hydrogen-ready power plant by H1 2026
SINGAPORE: Singapore will have its first hydrogen-ready power facility Keppel Sakra Cogen Plant, following a final investment decision by Keppel Infrastructure Holdings Ltd, via its wholly-owned unit ... ( read original story ...)
Grab, Singtel Join Singapore’s Digital Bank Battle Next Week
Grab Holdings Ltd. and Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. plan to roll out a banking app next week, joining tech giants like Jack Ma’s Ant Group Co. in taking advantage of the country’s fintech ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Swimmer Joseph Schooling Apologises For Cannabis Use
Singapore's former Olympic swimming champion Joseph Schooling apologised on Tuesday for taking cannabis while overseas, according to a statement, an offence that carries strict penalties in his home ... ( read original story ...)
Hundreds of Facebook contractors in the US are set to lose work as the company shifts to sourcing more out of Singapore
Facebook is "ramping down" core moderation efforts staffed through Accenture in favor of moving some of the work to Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Losses to top 10 scam types surged 60% to $227.8 million in 1H: Singapore police
Job scams, phishing scams, e-commerce scams and investment scams comprised 75% of the top 10 scam types in the first half of 2022. ( read original story ...)
Olympic champion Joseph Schooling issued warning over cannabis use, has all sporting privileges revoked, says Singapore Defence Ministry
National swimmer and Olympic champion Joseph Schooling has confessed to consuming cannabis overseas in May this year, the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) said ... ( read original story ...)
Explained: Why Singapore has eased work visa rules
Singapore has unveiled long-term work visas with the aim to attract top foreign talent. Those earning at least 30,000 Singapore dollars per month will get a five-year pass ... ( read original story ...)
For Singapore’s Gay Men, Repeal of Sex Ban Brings Hope After Years of Pain
The government confirmed that it would get rid of the colonial-era law, but said it would also move to protect the definition of marriage from being challenged in court. ( read original story ...)
$781,000 lost through job scam since April, at least 43 victims: Singapore police
Scammers would reach out to victims online and tell them that they could earn commission by rating applications. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s first arts university to open in August 2024, applications accepted from 2023
University of the Arts Singapore will be formed by an alliance between Lasalle College of the Arts and Nafa. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s first private arts university to open in 2H 2024
Applications will open in the third quarter of 2023 for the first cohort of students of the University of the Arts Singapore in August 2024. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Introduces Long-Term Work Visas To Address Top Talents ; Will Pay 17 Lakhs Per Month
According to the Ministry of Manpower, the new guidelines will allow foreigners earning a minimum of S$30,000 ($21,431) (17lakhs) per month to acquire a five-year work visa, with a provision allowing ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s first arts university, formed by NAFA and LASALLE alliance, to welcome students from 2024
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s first government-supported private arts university will welcome its inaugural cohort of students in August 2024. The University of the Arts Singapore (UAS) is being formed by an ... ( read original story ...)
AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup: Singapore drawn with Vietnam, Malaysia in Group B
Singapore have been drawn into Group B of the 2022 AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup, together with Vietnam, Malaysia, Myanmar and Laos . ( read original story ...)