Country passes amendments to Act that will see a new digital intelligence unit--including a digital chief--formally established as part of the armed forces, a step the government says is necessary as ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-listed firms, trusts improved their corporate governance: Study
Ground handler and caterer Sats had the best score in the general category for the third year running. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
UN deplores double execution in Singapore
The United Nations said two men convicted of trafficking drugs were put to death in Singapore, voicing alarm at further planned executions. ( read original story ...)
Singapore inks 2 agreements to advance sustainable infrastructure in the region
Republic will host a workshop to help governments in South-east Asia explore green financing options for electric vehicles. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singaporeans With Low Incomes Continue to Face the Lowest Wage Growth, DBS Says
Low-income earners in Singapore will face the lowest growth in wages and the biggest jump in household expenses as inflation rises, according to DBS. ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank OCBC’s second-quarter profit jumps 28%, upbeat on outlook
Singapore's OCBC reported a 28% jump in quarterly profit and gave a robust outlook as rising interest rates pushed up its interest margins. ( read original story ...)
Indie singer Beabadoobee to perform in Singapore in September
SINGAPORE - Indie rock singer Beabadoobee will be in Singapore to perform at the Gateway Theatre on Sept 20. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Asia-focused SPAC Catcha Investment 2.0 withdraws $250m US IPO
Catcha Investment 2.0, the second blank cheque company formed by Singapore-based internet investment firm Catcha Group, has filed to withdraw its plans to raise $250 million in an initial public ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank OCBC’s Q2 profit jumps 28%, upbeat on outlook
Singapore's second-largest lender Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd (OCBC) reported a stronger-than-expected 28% jump in quarterly profit and gave a robust outlook as rising interest rates pushed up ... ( read original story ...)
Rising Interest Rates and Returns for Singapore Savings Bonds (SSB) — Should You Start Investing In It?
With the increased attention toward personal assets, people are looking to strengthen their portfolios by investing in low-risk bonds. Learn more about Singapore Savings Bond (SSB), a bond with a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank OCBC’s Q2 profit jumps 28%, beats estimates
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore's second-largest lender Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd (OCBC) reported a better-than-expected 28% jump in quarterly profit on Wednesday as it benefited from rising ... ( read original story ...)
Ng Eng Hen responds to clarifications sought on Singapore Armed Forces and Other Matters Bill
Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen responded to clarifications sought on the Singapore Armed Forces and Other Matters Bill. The Bill was passed. There was then a second reading of the Constitution of the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stepping Up Efforts to Tackle Heat, Straits Times Says
Singapore is working on a range of measures to counter the impact to rising temperatures driven by global warming, its Minister for Sustainability and the Environment said, according to a Straits ... ( read original story ...)
Pritam Singh on Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment No. 2) Bill
Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh said the Workers’ Party would vote against the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment No. 2) Bill as a matter of principle. That is because the Bill ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s central bank ‘actively reviewing’ its approach to regulating stablecoins
The Monetary Authority of Singapore is currently assessing its approach to the regulation of stablecoins following May's collapse of algorithmic stablecoin TerraUST (UST-USD). As ... ( read original story ...)
Gerald Giam on Singapore Armed Forces and Other Matters Bill
The Singapore Armed Forces’ new Digital and Intelligence Service cannot operate in a silo; all the armed services must continually digitalise to keep their edge on the battlefield. MP Gerald Giam made ... ( read original story ...)