Singapore hanged a prisoner convicted of conspiracy to smuggle one kilogram of cannabis, authorities said, ignoring international calls for the city-state to abolish capital punishment.
Singapore hangs prisoner over 1 kg of cannabis
Singapore on Wednesday hanged a prisoner convicted of conspiracy to smuggle one kilogram of cannabis, authorities said, ignoring international calls for the city-state to abolish capital punishment.In ...
Singapore expands automated immigration clearance to eligible visitors from 35 additional jurisdictions
The list has been expanded from the initial 16, and includes passport holders from Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Australia, and Macao.
Singapore to produce a steady pipeline of emerging tech start-ups
The Agrifood sector accounted for the largest proportion of emerging tech companies incorporated in 2022, reports SGInnovate.
Dollar, yen buoyed as US banking sector fears put safe-havens back in vogue
The U.S. dollar and the yen, both safe haven assets, were mostly steady after spiking higher overnight as renewed concerns over the U.S. banking sector and economy dented risk sentiment. The dollar ...
Daily Cuts – S1E310: Money Mind: Best place in the world to do business? Try Singapore!
What does it take to be the best place in the world to do business? Let's see where Singapore ranks when it concerns our business environment vis-a-vis those of other countries. CNA's Stanley Leong ...
What to look forward to at the Data & AI Leaders’ Summit in Singapore this week
C-Levels and decision-makers are gathering later this week at the inaugural Data & AI Leaders' Summit in Singapore.
Singapore, Shanghai ink record 15 deals
Local companies have deepened ties with their Shanghai counterparts, with the signing of a slew of agreements across a broad swathe of sectors as bilateral trade rose.
Syfe allies with US-based investment management firm for unique offering
Monthly payouts range between 4.0% to 6% per annum. Singaporean digital wealth manager Syfe has announced Syfe Income+. Powered by US-headquartered PIMCO, Syfe utilises a distinct portfolio ...
Activists, family of man sentenced to death in Singapore over cannabis pleads for clemency
The family of Tangaraju Suppiah — who was convicted in Singapore of trafficking cannabis — and activists are pleading for clemency ahead of his scheduled execution on Wednesday. Tangaraju, 46, was ...
Association of Trade and Commerce (ATC) Honours Singapore’…
Organized by the Association of Trade and Commerce (ATC), the Entrepreneur 100 Award celebrates the achievements of Singapore's annual performing and emerging entrepreneurs, who have demonstrated ...
Singapore aims to set up drone port for delivering ship supplies | Video
Singapore wants to set up a drone port for the delivery of ship supplies and will launch a call for proposals later this year. It is part of the country's push to become a hub for marine technology ...
Singapore hospitality players to expand globally in 2023 and beyond
The Ascott Limited and Frasers Hospitality aim to capitalise on demand for travel as pandemic curbs ease. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore chides billionaire Branson over call to spare cannabis trafficker
Singapore government on Tuesday accused British billionaire Richard Branson of peddling falsehoods and disrespecting its justice system, hitting back at the tycoon over his call to spare a man set to be executed this week for drug trafficking.
UN urges Singapore to halt execution of man for cannabis
A Singaporean man is scheduled to be hanged for conspiring to smuggle a kilogram of cannabis. Singapore has some of the world's toughest anti-drug laws.
Singapore to resume executions for first time in 6 months, execute man over drug trafficking
As Singapore is set to resume executions for the first time in six months, a 46-year-old man, who was sentenced to death for abetting attempted drug trafficking will be executed on Wednesday, Al Jazeera reported.