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.
Singapore jails man for smuggling puppies, kittens from Malaysia after 19 die
The 36-year-old Malaysian tried to transport 26 puppies and a cat in what officials called 'one of the most serious cases of animal smuggling to date' Some animals were stowed away in laundry bags in the lorry's overhead compartment.
More eligible foreign visitors to Singapore can use automated lanes for immigration clearance: ICA
Under ICA's Automated Clearance Initiative (ACI), eligibility has been extended to passport holders of 51 jurisdictions.
Smiles Mobile Remittance adds bills payment for Filipinos in SG
This enables Filipinos based in Singapore to pay their bills via mobile phone. Electronic money transfer platform, Smiles Mobile Remittance by Digital Wallet Singapore announced the expansion of its ...
Singapore to execute man for conspiring to traffic 2 pounds of cannabis
Tangaraju Suppiah's death sentence put the spotlight back on Singapore's harsh stance toward a drug that is being decriminalized in much of the West.