SINGAPORE stocks started off strong in early trading on Wednesday (Oct 11), following overnight gains in global markets. Read more at The Business Times.
HDB Public Phone Singapore: About 150 public phones are still operating
Nestled in a corner of a Bukit Purmei provision shop is a relic – an iconic orange payphone belonging to the 78-year-old shop owner, who wants to be known ...
Singapore companies’ love affair with Nasdaq continues despite post-IPO heartaches
SINGAPORE-based companies continue to flock to the Nasdaq exchange in the United States, even though data shows it is tough for smaller players to win investors there. Read more at The Business Times.
Staying listed in the US could prove to be a rough ride for Singapore companies
RIDE-HAILING startup Ryde and personal-finance comparison platform MoneyHero Group are the latest in a string of Singapore-linked companies to seek a listing in the US markets. Read more at The ...
From Oil Trades to Defense, Singapore’s US-China Balancing Act Gets Trickier
In energy, as in geopolitics, the island nation prioritizes commerce while trying to stay in the good graces of the US and China.
EXCLUSIVE: Bitrue Strategy Advisor Warns US Will ‘Lose Talent’ Due To Crypto Regulators
Janeiro, Strategy Advisor at crypto exchange Bitrue, says America risks losing out on talent in the digital asset space due to regulatory uncertainties.
Singapore’s Tech Subscription Revolution Aims to Rescue Gadgets from Landfills
With a recent seed round of $7.6 million, Singapore-based tech subscription service, Circular, has elevated its total valuation to a robust $30 million. The startup is making waves in the realm of ...
Singaporean Property Agents Censured for Breaching Housing Board Regulations
In a significant development in Singapore’s real estate sector, two property agents have been penalized by the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) for contravening rules surrounding the sale of public housing. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Jails Chinese National Over Fraudulent Employment Scheme
Unveiling the Fraudulent Scheme A Singapore court has handed down a four-week prison sentence to a Chinese national for making fraudulent declarations to secure an employment pass. The unidentified ...
HSBC facilitates first SBF trade for an offshore investor in the CIBM
The trade means that HSBC is the first onshore bond settlement agent to enable foreign investors to complete such a transaction ...
Gone in 15 minutes: Woman loses $72.5k after downloading third-party app to sell used kitchen items
The scammers transferred about 90 per cent of her savings from her POSB account in two transactions. Read more at straitstimes.com.
It Costs $76,000 for a License to Own a Car in Singapore
Singapore already has—by some measures—the highest cost of living of any city in the world. For drivers, it just got that much more expensive. To own a car in the Southeast Asian city-state, a ...
Highly endangered Raffles’ Banded Langur population in Singapore to double in 15 years
New research shows the population of Raffles’ Banded Langurs is projected to grow from 75 to over 150 in the next 15 years, and reach around 244 by 2071.
Singapore police and Meta collaborate to remove scam-linked WhatsApp lines
Discover how the police are teaming up with Meta to combat scams and protect citizens from fraudulent activities and misleading online content.
Singapore urges citizens to leave Israel and Palestinian territories
Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has issued a pressing travel advisory on Tuesday (10 October), urging all Singaporeans in Israel and the Palestinian Territories to leave the region as soon as possible via available commercial options.
Two property agents fined for marketing empty BTO flats that didn’t meet 5-year MOP rule
SINGAPORE - Two property agents have been fined for marketing Build-To-Order (BTO) flats that did not fulfill their five-year minimum occupation period (MOP). ( read original story ...)