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Singapore authorities turn to AI in development of new tools against synthetic drugs
Authorities in Singapore are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to develop new tools faster to test for synthetic drugs. This is to keep pace with the rapid rise of new psychoactive substances ...
New submarines a significant milestone in Singapore navy’s journey
Beyond just defence, Singapore can show that the Republic is serious about regional maritime security. Read more at straitstimes.com.
‘Boardroom Knockout’: How Singapore’s investor watchdog fights for minority shareholders
By Ifham Nizam The story of David Gerald and the work he has done for minority investors has been nothing short of extraordinary. Here is a man who had no experience in investing, or in stock markets, ...
NTT Group Considers Data Center REIT IPO in Singapore
Japan’s Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. is considering listing a global data center real estate investment trust in Singapore, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Singapore drops to fourth in Global Financial Centres Index, overtaken by Hong Kong
SINGAPORE: Singapore has slipped to fourth place in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), after being overtaken by Hong Kong, which now ranks third. The GFCI, which evaluates the ...
Singapore’s Climate Action Ambassador on Sustainable Finance and Global Economy
Singapore's Climate Action Ambassador Ravi Menon speaks to Bloomberg's Alix Steel and Damian Sassower at the Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit about sustainable finance and global economy.
SMU Ranked First in Asia in the QS Masters in Finance rankings
Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB) placed first in Asia in the newly released 2025 QS Masters in Finance Rankings. Amongst Master's in Finance programmes worldwide, SMU's MSc in Wealth ...
Hong Kong surges ahead of Singapore, reclaims title as Asia’s financial leader
For the first time in two years, Hong Kong has reclaimed its position as Asia’s leading financial hub, surpassing Singapore, as revealed in the latest semi-annual Global Financial Centres Index ...
Sea sand exports: Singapore gains, Indonesia loses
Singapore's land expansion continues to demand large quantities of raw materials, and Indonesia, particularly the Natuna Sea, offers a convenient and cost-effective solution. Due to this geographic ...
In Singapore, jail, caning for stepdad who molested 11-year-old stepdaughter, once while wife was sleeping next to him
A stepfather repeatedly molested his stepdaughter between January and February 2023 On one occasion, his wife was sleeping in the same bed when he committed the crime The ...
BItMEX Founder Arthur Hayes Says Next Presidential Administration Irrelevant for Crypto – Here’s Why
BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes says it doesn't matter to the crypto industry who wins the upcoming presidential election.
Singapore dog who survived hit-and-run is looking for new home
Da Bai, a stray dog who survived a hit-and-run incident in Singapore after the public raised 20,000 Singaporean dollars ($15,500) for his medical needs, is now looking for a new home. Local charity ...
The Court Case That’s Gripping Singapore
The conviction of a former government minister has voters questioning the ruling party’s squeaky clean reputation.
S Iswaran: Singapore’s first former minister on trial for graft pleads guilty
Singapore's former Transport Minister S. Iswaran has pleaded guilty to receiving gifts while in office, as proceedings began on Tuesday in the first graft trial involving a minister in this Asian ... ( read original story ...)
China’s gray market for crypto is booming, despite ban
Over-the-counter crypto trades are in the billions, reflecting ongoing interest in digital assets in the Middle Kingdom.