The Malaysian mastermind behind Singapore's biggest stock market manipulation, which wiped out nearly SGD8 billion in market value in October 2013, was sentenced to 36 years in jail while his co-consp ...
No change to Singapore’s COVID-19 rules for travellers from China: MOH
SINGAPORE: There is no change to Singapore's COVID-19 rules for travellers and work pass holders arriving from China, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Wednesday (Dec 28). "At this juncture, the pr ...
This Year in Singapore: post-Covid life, gay sex ban ends, political renewal, crypto fallouts and more
The city state says its ‘back in business’, hosting a flurry of major events and rebuilding itself as a global aviation hub, even as some doctors voice concern about Covid complacency.
Singapore Sentences Stock Manipulator to 36 Years in Jail: ST
Singapore’s High Court has sentenced the main duo linked to a 2013 penny-stock rout to decades in jail, the Straits Times reported Wednesday, citing the court.
Singapore Tech Stock Rout Intensifies With $110 Billion Wipeout
Investors betting on Singapore’s two largest internet companies are staring down hefty losses as rising interest rates and recession risks extended a tech rout that wiped out $110 billion from their ...
Singaporeans hit the malls on smart shopping spree before sales tax hike
Singaporean Soif Noor has already bought furniture and appliances for his new home, four months before he can move in. Like many residents, he's been on a spree - because on Jan. 1 Singapore's sales ...
China’s border reopening brightens recovery of Singapore’s aviation sector, but uncertainties remain: Experts
SINGAPORE: China’s latest move to scrap COVID-19 quarantine rules for entry into the country will be a boost to Singapore’s aviation sector, said experts who described the easing ...
Raffles Students Received Scholarships By Ministry Of Education, Singapore To Shine Out And Reach Their Full Potential
Providing a nurturing environment to every student, The Raffles Christian Group of Schools’ eagle-eye students were awarded Bukit Panjang Government High School (BPGHS) Scholarships by the Ministry of ...
Deliveroo sees room to grow grocery, food delivery in Singapore despite competition
THE market for food delivery has been “intensely competitive” in Singapore, but UK-based Deliveroo still sees room to build on its presence here. It wants to grow its grocery delivery business too, ...
Singapore travel-related firms ‘excited’ about prospect of China tourists returning; some concerned about manpower crunch
As China loosens infection controls and travel restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, segments of the tourism sector in Singapore are warming up to the prospect of incoming travellers from there.
Singapore is ‘Disney World in real life’, say US influencers. Here’s how some Singaporeans reacted
As a kid, everyone wishes that he or she is living in a Disney fairy tale.But as one grows up, harsh reality sets in and we realise that there is no place for fairy tales in an adult's world. That is, ...
Young Singaporeans rush to beat GST hike, but will continue ‘YOLO’ spending habits
Observers say the GST hike is unlikely to dampen spending for a generation of Singaporeans for whom job security is less of a concern than others; The government is issuing handou ...
Singapore stocks close higher amid news of China’s reopening, STI up 0.3%
SINGAPORE shares ended higher on Tuesday (Dec 27) as China announced it was ending its Covid-era quarantine rule for inbound travellers. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore artists brave minus 31 deg C cold to build hotel room in the Arctic Circle
Their Dream of Pencils design was one of 12 proposals from around the world selected. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore actress Jayley Woo, who is eight months pregnant, registers marriage
Actress Jayley Woo has registered her marriage in an intimate ceremony attended by just 11 of her loved ones on Tuesday (Dec 27).
Up-and-coming estates in Singapore for future property investments
When selling your property, the location of your next home is an important consideration. You might be looking at finding a home in an area that’s great for property investment. We’ve compiled a list ...