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 ...)
Crypto Lender Hodlnaut Placed Under Interim Judicial Management by Singapore Court
The Singapore-based lender was placed under interim judicial management, a type of creditor protection, on August 29. ( read original story ...)
Singapore clocks higher ransomware attacks, warns of IoT risks
Ransomware cases climbed 54% last year to 137, with small and midsize businesses the most common victims, and cybercriminals are targeting critical Internet of Things devices in such attacks that can ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Rules Out Indoor Mask Requirements
It is the first time in more than two years that the Southeast Asian city is not required to wear masks indoors. ( read original story ...)
Singapore loosens work visa rules in bid to attract more foreign talent
Singapore announced on Monday that it will be loosening work visa rules in order to attract more foreign talent and bounce back from the COVID pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s NWC to develop new wage guidelines
Singapore's National Wages Council (NWC) is scheduled to convene this week to come up with the annual guidelines on wage and employment-related issues. In an announcement from the Ministry of Manpower ... ( read original story ...)
COVID rules: Almost half of Singapore residents will still wear masks in malls – poll
The survey findings were released on the day when the rule on optional mask-wearing in most indoor settings takes effect. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Moves To Tighten Cryptocurrency Regulations
Singapore’s central bank is planning to introduce new regulations that will make it harder for retail investors to trade cryptocurrencies. Ravi Menon, managing director of the Monetary Authority of ... ( read original story ...)