HSBC Singapore has appointed Ashmita Acharya as its new head of wealth and personal banking business. Acharya will assume the role with effect from Jan 18, 2023. She joins HSBC from Citibank, where ...
Singapore police warn investors against FTX phishing scams: Report
FTX has an estimated $8 billion hole in its balance sheet. Investors desperate to get their money back are being targeted by phishing scams. The Singapore Police Force has warned investors to be weary ...
Singapore’s godfather of jazz Louis Soliano celebrates 80th birthday with Capitol Theatre concert
He will be joined by other familiar names from the local jazz scene at his 90-minute show. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore #Fitspo of the Week: Haw Jia Xuan
The series is dedicated to inspirational men and women in Singapore leading healthy and active lifestyles. This week: student Haw Jia Xuan.
WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Sports happenings in Singapore (14-20 Nov)
Here is a round-up of sports events and developments in Singapore in the past week (14 to 20 November): Hougang edge Tampines to win Singapore Cup, their first-ever ...
Loss of coastal and marine habitats in Singapore has slowed: Study
The loss of coastal and marine habitats in Singapore to urban development has slowed over the past three decades, and some ecosystems have even bounced back, a recent study has found. Read more at ...
World’s first hybrid meat innovation centre to open in Singapore in 2023
SINGAPORE - In a couple of years, consumers will get to try pulled pork and dumplings made by mixing cell-based meat with plant-based proteins, after an alternative novel meat innovation centre opens ...
Tech startups shun Singapore and Hong Kong for U.S. SPACs
SINGAPORE -- Singapore and Hong Kong startups are sidestepping their home stock exchanges to merge with special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) in the U.S., as fundraising vehicles in the Asian ...
Expanding Singapore’s climate finance contributions to be negotiated: Grace Fu
Climate finance refers to funds that go towards steps to cut greenhouse gas emissions, among other things. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Writers Festival: Home, racism and raging feminism spark thoughtful sessions
A sombre, thoughtful mood settled over the Singapore Writers Festival last Saturday as topics of home, racism and feminism engaged audience members. Heart Is Where The Home Is featured ...
Singapore teens lack initiative and leadership skills? Convention aims to hone their soft skills
The Crackerjack Convention is a four-day event in December for youth aged 14 to 18. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Ethereum Co-Founder Warns Against Singapore’s Crypto Regulations
Singapore’s ambition to become a hub for digital assets might not work out because of its skeptical approach toward cryptocurrencies, Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of the Ethereum blockchain platform, ...
Singapore Airlines And Golden Door Grow Partnership; Spa Meals Now On More Flights
Golden Door and Singapore Airlines launched a partnership a year ago bringing the wellness retreat’s nutrition-focused menu on board its flights. It is now growing the connection by launching new menu ...
Singapore: MAS, UNCDF to Develop Financial Ecosystems for Least Developed Nations
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) have signed an MoU.
‘Not open to crypto speculation at all’: FTX meltdown puts focus on Singapore’s digital asset stance
FTX meltdown likely to spur the need for governments - in Singapore and elsewhere - to step up plans to regulate the cryptocurrency space Some Singapore youth say they were convinced FTX was safe; ...
See how Singapore Airlines’ chefs develop meals for the world’s longest flights in a luxury spa test kitchen
Singapore Airlines first partnered with Golden Door on a business class menu for nonstop flights from the US in late 2021.