Nearly US$9.8 million was affected as remittance firms opted for overseas agents over banks to cut transaction costs.
Singapore Reports 56,000 COVID Cases, Makes Face Mask Mandatory; Will Full Lockdown be Imposed?
Coronavirus Latest Update: In a significant development, Singapore has reported over 56,000 COVID Cases within one week. Notably, the country is reeling under massive COVID-19 infections as the cases ...
Singapore’s Atomionics taps gravity, AI in hunt for critical minerals
Singapore-based start-up Atomionics has had the first commercial deployment of its technology that uses gravity and artificial intelligence to define ore bodies, potentially cutting costs and speeding ...
Life in Singapore ‘normal’, travellers told not to panic
Life in Singapore remains normal despite an uptick in Covid cases. Travellers are advised not to panic as the government's advisory is precautionary in nature. Singapore is recording around 350 ...
Singapore makes top 3 of countries with highest English proficiency
The latest report by Education First reveals the top 12 countries where English is spoken with high proficiency.
Singapore’s Covid-19 chaos: Why Karnataka mandated masks for senior citizens
Upon the discovery of the JN.1 case in Kerala, its neighbouring state, Karnataka, made masks mandatory for senior citizens and those with comorbidities. But, the reason why the government is paying special attention to those above the age of 60 lies in the evidence from Singapore.
Keep cash on the sidelines, but get a better return on it: Moomoo Singapore
Investors are opting to keep more cash on the sidelines amid a still-volatile global macro environment, according to data from Moomoo Singapore. More than 80% of users polled by the digitalised ...
Light installations for Christmas seen in Singapore
Light installations for Christmas are seen at Singapore's Gardens by the Bay on Dec. 18, 2023. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua) People view light installations for Christmas at Singapore's Gardens by ...
Telok Ayer emerges as one of the warmest spots in Singapore in study
Temperatures in some built-up areas can be up to 6 degrees Celsius higher than in the heartlands, a study found.
Singapore Considers New Artificial Islands to Counter Rising Seas
Long Island' project could see creation of three new artificial islands, all linked by tidal gates with water pumping stations ...
Man charged with stealing about S$31,000 from passengers on Scoot flight from Vietnam to Singapore
The Chinese national allegedly filched cash from bags belonging to three people on board the Scoot flight from Ho Chi Minh City.
Is Singapore moving towards another LOCKDOWN? record 56,000 COVID-19 cases within a week
Singapore Health Ministry has announced the opening of a second COVID-19 treatment facility at Singapore Expo Hall 10 this weekend to increase the number of beds for COVID-19 patients. Their doctors ...
Vietnamese hotel receptionist in Singapore allegedly helped Thai sex workers get rooms, and earned a commission
According to a police statement, Do Thi Tuyet Nhung facilitated the sex workers’ provision of sexual services at the hotel, deducting a commission from their earnings.
Singapore-based multi-family office, Farro, establishes regional headquarters in DIFC to drive global expansion
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is one of the world’s most advanced financial centres, and the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), which comprises 72 countries with an approximate population of 3 billion and an estimated GDP of USD 8 trillion.
Covid is on the rise as…: WHO alerts ‘virus still changing, evolving’ as JN.1 subvariant cases surges
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for strong surveillance and sequence sharing as the virus evolves and new COVID sub-variants emerge.
Singapore Reintroduced Mask Mandate Amid Surge in COVID-19 Cases
Singapore's health ministry has advised travellers to adopt precautions, including mask-wearing at airports and avoiding poorly ventilated crowded areas.