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 ...)
Singapore introduces new work visa rules to woo foreign talent
Singapore on Monday announced new work visa rules to woo foreign talent as the Asian financial hub looks to bolster its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Singapore national arrested for raping Russian woman in Manali
Embassies of both countries informed; accused was visiting tourist town in Himachal, while victim says she has been living in Manali The 23-year-old Singapore tourist was sent behind bars after a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore says retail investors ‘irrationally oblivious’ to crypto risks, plans tougher rules
Singapore is planning to roll out new regulations that will make it more difficult for retail investors to trade cryptocurrencies at a time when they seem to be "irrationally oblivious" about the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s approach to cryptocurrency control, sector outlook ‘not contradictory’, regulator says
Monetary Authority of Singapore managing director Ravi Menon says strategies are aimed at promoting innovative and responsible digital asset activities Central bank considers tougher rules to deter ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore considers tightening cryptocurrency trading by retail investors
The chief of Singapore's central bank said the city-state is considering tightening cryptocurrency trading by retail investors. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Mulls Crypto Consumer Suitability, Leverage Rules
The Monetary Authority of Singapore is considering more ways to protect consumers who trade cryptocurrencies, joining a push by policymakers and financial regulators across the globe aimed at ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore faced more cybercrime, phishing and ransomware threats in 2021
SINGAPORE: Firms and individuals in Singapore faced an increased number of cybercrime, phishing and ransomware threats last year, according to a report released by the Cyber Secur ... ( read original story ...)
WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Sports happenings in Singapore (22-28 August)
The Lion City Sailors continued their rampant scoring form in the Singapore Premier League (SPL), notching a 9-4 rout of Hougang United at the Hougang Stadium on Friday (26 August) to maintain their ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Decrimilalizes Homosexuality, is Still on the Fence About LGBTQ+ Content
On August 21, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that the law criminalizing homosexuality would finally be repealed. But this step towards progress was immediately fumbled by the news ... ( read original story ...)
Plans to keep transforming Singapore not just for new towns, but also mature estates: PM Lee
SINGAPORE: Plans to transform Singapore apply not only to new towns but mature estates as well, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday (Aug 28). Speaking at a National Day celebration dinner ... ( read original story ...)
Why Singapore’s gay sex law change is a double-edged sword for LGBTQ activists
When Singapore announced this week it would end a colonial-era law that criminalized sex between men, it looked like a big victory for gay rights advocates in the Southeast Asian country. On second ... ( read original story ...)
Moving Singapore forward with the repeal of 377A
AUG 28 — Singapore is about to repeal section 377A. This is extremely significant. Section 377A of Singapore’s penal code is perhaps Singapore’s most famous law. It is probably the only statute widely ... ( read original story ...)
‘Religion doesn’t get involved in politics’: Singapore’s first cardinal on working with and respecting the Government
Singapore's first cardinal has set his sights on promoting religious harmony in Asia, through strengthening dialogue between the different religions.Cardinal William Goh, who was one of 20 new ... ( read original story ...)