Singapore is rolling out major changes to its property sector, including new licence renewal requirements for property agents, the removal of the 15-month HDB wait-out period for private homeowners, ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC to set up global AI excellence centre in Singapore
The centre aims to create a talent pipeline in natural language processing, data science, AI governance and human-centred design.
DBS Upgrades AI Assistants to Support Banking Tasks for Over 10 Million Users
DBS is upgrading its AI assistants with generative and agentic capabilities for more than 10 million customers across Asia.
Massive Attack banned from Singapore after pro-Palestine display at show
Massive Attack have been banned from Singapore after the British band reportedly expressed pro-Palestinian sentiments during a performance in the city-state. The band's two members held up a ...
Thai Princess Sirindhorn on 3-day study visit to Singapore
Thailand's Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn is on a three-day study visit to Singapore till August 4.In its statement on Saturday (Aug 1), Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said Princess ...
Citi’s new Singapore head is first local to hold the position in 50 years
Lee Lung Nien has been with Citi for 35 years. Citi has appointed Lee Lung Nien as Citi country officer and banking head for Singapore. Lee is the first Singaporean in 50 years to hold Citi’s most ...
VCI Global unveils crypto treasury plan, backs Tether’s payments arm OOBIT
Malaysia-based VCI Global (Nasdaq: VCIG) has announced plans to acquire $100 million in OOB tokens and oversee the digital treasury of OOBIT, a Singapore-based crypto payments platform launched in ...
Massive Attack Duo Banned From Singapore Over Palestinian Flag Display
Singapore police and IMDA bar both Massive Attack members after a Palestinian flag was unfurled onstage at a July 29 concert.
Singapore bans British band Massive Attack for showing Palestinian flag
Two members of Massive Attack were issued with stern warnings and barred from re-entering Singapore after the British band ended a performance on Wednesday with a display of the Palestinian flag, ...
Singapore deepens Latin America ties as MERCOSUR trade pact takes effect for Brazil
The MERCOSUR-Singapore Free Trade Agreement is Singapore's 29th free trade agreement and its first trade pact with the founding members of the bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.
French student behind straw-licking stunt in Singapore fined
A French student was fined 600 Singapore dollars ($465) after pleading guilty Thursday to a public nuisance charge in Singapore for filming himself licking a straw from an orange juice vending machine ...
Singapore acquires founding father Lee Kuan Yew’s home, ends bitter family feud
Singapore's founding father's home is now in possession of the government, ending a close to decade-long family dispute over the property.
Singapore in “Exploratory” Talks on Possible GCAP Involvement
The Republic of Singapore has expressed its first interest in joining a 6th Generation fighter programme only a week after Canada joined GCAP as an ...
Hongkong Land acquires Singapore’s Wheelock Place in US$900m deal
Deal to buy Orchard Road complex from entity owned by Wharf Real Estate Investment is first by developer’s Singapore investment fund.
Sustainability of AI investment boom is ‘major uncertainty’ amid ‘benign’ global financial conditions: MAS
AI-driven electronic exports account for over 70% of Asia’s export growth year-to-date up from 46% in 2024, while AI-connected firms now account for over 40% of the market capitalisation on the S&P500 ...
Owner of Singapore-based Vietnamese matchmaking agency retires after 3 decades, sells business for $76,000
The owner of a Singapore-based matchmaking agency linking Singaporean men with Vietnamese women is selling the business for S$99,000 (US$76,700) as he plans to retire after more than 30 years.