On December 28, 2022, the "masterminds" behind Singapore's largest stock market manipulation have reportedly been sentenced.
Singapore’s leading crypto group opposes proposed ban on lending tokens
SINGAPORE’S main crypto lobby group has pushed back on the central bank’s proposals to bar crypto firms from lending out retail customers’ digital tokens, saying such a measure is “overly restrictive.
Singapore stocks fall tracking Wall Street retreat; STI down 0.5%
SINGAPORE shares were in the red on Friday (Jan 6), mirroring a decline in US equities overnight, even as regional markets turned in a mixed performance. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore orders removal of vending machine snack suspected of containing hemp
SINGAPORE: The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) has ordered a company to remove from sale an imported snack product suspected to contain hemp seed flour. Piranha Power Pack Nuts, which is marketed with ...
Singapore man faces murder charge after man he set on fire in front of convenience store dies
Since then, his charge has been upgraded to murder on Jan. 6 after the victim, Tan Khim Hee died from injuries. What the heck happened? On the night of Dec. 28, Tay had poured acc ...
Singapore fashion players head overseas as homegrown labels take off
SINGAPORE fashion brands are gaining popularity among local consumers, with some consumers attracted to the green credentials of several of these homegrown labels, and others seeking a piece of home ...
Parliament to discuss Singapore’s response to global COVID-19 situation, including expected China travel surge
SINGAPORE: Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung will deliver a ministerial statement on Singapore's response to the current global COVID-19 situation at the next Parliament sitting, which starts on Monday ...
Singapore consumers want the option to control their data – Visa study
With Singapore consumers increasingly living their lives online, almost eight out of 10 (77%) want the option to control their data rather than leaving it up to the discretion of companies and ...
Singapore stocks decline on Friday; STI down 0.3%
SINGAPORE shares opened lower on Friday (Jan 6), tracking overnight declines on Wall Street as investors await an upcoming US government jobs report for December. Read more at The Business Times.
China’s reopening unlikely to make a big impact on Singapore’s COVID-19 situation, experts say
Singapore's population is well-protected by vaccinations and previous infections even as more Chinese tourists are set to visit the country, experts said.
Not so jolly for Singapore-based crypto firm – lost more than US$ 8 million to a hack
The Singapore-based crypto firm had a "not so jolly holiday" due to a December 26 hack that cost them more than US$ 8 million.
Some retailers in Singapore absorbing GST increase to help consumers ‘tide through inflation period’
Now that the year has turned, some retailers have switched from getting consumers to buy big-ticket items before the Goods and Service Tax (GST) go up to absorbing the tax increase for customers or ...
Creative Technology founder Sim Wong Hoo ‘pushed new frontiers’ and an inspiration for Singapore startups: DPM Heng
Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat on Thursday (Jan 5) paid tribute to Singaporean inventor Sim Wong Hoo, saying that the late founder of multinational tech firm Creative Technology dedicated his li ...
Singapore food waste start-up UglyFood shuts after 7 years
SINGAPORE – Local food-waste start-up, UglyFood, has announced its closure, saying it has failed to raise enough funds after seven years of operations. Announcing on Wednesday (4 January) that it is ...
Singapore tech pioneer behind Sound Blaster dies, marking end of illustrious era
Creative Technology's founder and CEO Sim Wong Hoo not only helped put Singapore on the global technology map with its Sound Blaster audio cards, he also carved an era that encapsulated never-say-die ...
Mid-career workers to get better support as Singapore govt reviews lifelong education, but bosses must help too, says minister
In a bid to give mid-career professionals a “boost to remain relevant and competitive”, the Ministry of Education (MoE) will review how it funds ...