Tamil was the only one to get death penalty among all accused persons. He was reportedly denied interpreter even after asserting his English is not that good and he does not understand most of what po ...
Tangaraju Suppiah: Singapore to execute man over cannabis charge
Activists say Tangaraju Suppiah was convicted on weak evidence. Authorities say he received due process, and have scheduled his execution for Wednesday. It follows a high-profile execution last year ...
Shanghai, Singapore Ink Record 15 Agreements as Bilateral Trade Grows
Local companies deepened ties with their Shanghai counterparts on Monday, with the signing of a slew of agreements across a broad swathe of sectors as bilateral trade rose. According to official data, ...
Former assistant finance manager jailed for embezzling S$5.1 million from company
SINGAPORE: A former assistant finance manager of an IT equipment company was sentenced to 10 years' jail on Tuesday (Apr 25) for embezzling S$5.1 million (US$3.8 million) from his firm. Singaporean Ho ...
Ex-assistant finance manager who stole more than $5m from then employer gets 10 years’ jail
A former assistant finance manager who misappropriated with more than $5 million from his then employer was sentenced to 10 years’ jail on Tuesday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
GXS digital bank launches flexible loans that lets customers borrow as little as $200
GXS Bank, the digital lender backed by Grab and Singtel, is now offering personal loans as low as $200 to cater to what it sees are underserved segments of the population. The loan tenure or duration ...
Richard Branson calls Singapore out again on “draconian” death penalty laws as execution of Tangaraju Suppiah looms
British entrepreneur and founder of the Virgin Group Richard Branson has once again spoken up against an upcoming death penalty sentence that is due to be carried out this week in Singapore.
Spyware vendor QuaDream reportedly shuts down; Israeli firm alleged to have clients in Singapore
MHA says it does not provide details of how security agencies carry out their work. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s Cosmose AI raises funds; valuation jumps to $500m
Although Cosmose AI did not disclose details, its valuation hit $500 million after Near's investment -- $400 million more than after a $15 million Series A round in September 2020.
Mankind Pharma IPO opens today: Check GMP, price band, other details here
Mankind Pharma IPO listing date: The IPO will likely list on NSE and BSE on May 8. Mankind Pharma IPO lot size: One lot of the IPO will have 13 shares, and an investor is allowed to bid for at least ...
9 men who gave their bank accounts to criminal syndicates charged with money mule offences
The men were arrested for their suspected involvement in various scams, including China officials impersonation scams, rental scams and bank phishing scams. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore imports pork from over 20 sources, no need to hoard: Baey Yam Keng
Baey Yam Keng assures Singaporeans of steady pork supply from over 20 sources amidst import suspension due to African swine fever. Find out why.
HSBC Singapore, MSIG enter 15-year bancassurance partnership
MSIG will distribute commercial and personal insurance solutions to HSBC’s SG customers. HSBC has entered into a 15-year general insurance distribution agreement with MSIG Insurance. Under the ...
MSIG Insurance grows bancassurance business with an exclusive 15-year deal with HSBC in Singapore
The partnership will foster synergies between two financial leaders in delivering bespoke experience for customers purchasing general insurance. To meet customers' evolving general insurance needs, ...
Singapore: Life Insurer Prudential Expands Distribution Network with Launch of Financial Advisory Unit
Life insurer Prudential Singapore announced the official launch of Prudential Financial Advisers (PFA), its financial advisory arm.
Singapore imports pork from more than 20 sources, no need to hoard: Baey Yam Keng
The Singapore Food Agency stopped the import of live pigs from Pulau Bulan last week after African swine fever was detected. Read more at straitstimes.com.