This comes after former transport minister S Iswaran was sentenced to 12 months in prison for receiving gifts from Ong Beng Seng. ( read original story ...)
Classification of Furniture/Display Cases Imported from Singapore in CKD/SKD Condition
The furniture/display cases imported from Singapore in CKD/SKD form under a single invoice and Bill of Entry possess the essential character of complete furniture and should be classified under CTH ...
World Bank launches new business climate survey with Hungary, Estonia, Singapore in top spots
The World Bank on Thursday launched its revamped business and investment climate survey of 50 economies, with Hungary, Estonia and Singapore taking the top spots in three categories designed to avoid the problems that prompted it to scrap the scandal-plagued "Doing Business" rankings in 2021.
‘Fallen below standards of integrity’: Shock as Singapore minister pleads guilty, sentenced to jail
A Singapore court sentenced a former minister to 12 months in prison for obstructing justice and receiving more than $300 000 worth of gifts, in the first jailing of an ex-cabinet member.
Businessman linked to Singapore’s disgraced former minister scheduled for criminal mention
Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng, who was named in several charges to which Singapore's former transport minister was found guilty, is scheduled for a criminal mention on Oct. 4, Singapore Courts' hearing list showed on Thursday.
Standard Chartered has launched Sustainable Finance Variants of Borrowing Base Trade Loan
Latest addition to the Bank’s suite of Sustainable Trade Finance solutions supports efforts to decarbonise the Commodity sector Singapore – Standard Chartered today announced the launch of the ...
12 Best Savings Accounts in Singapore with No Minimum Balance (2024)
Banks like to put nasty conditions like high minimum balances and fall-below fees on their savings accounts to force people to keep more money with them, and at the same time make a bit of cash out of ...
Singapore shares rose on Thursday’s open—STI climbed 0.2%
SINGAPORE: Singapore shares rose on Thursday’s open, Oct 3, following mixed results from global markets. The Straits Times Index (STI) climbed 0.2%, or 8.75 points, to reach 3,593.42 by 9:02 am, as ...
Malaysia’s Family Office Incentives: A Challenge to Singapore?
Malaysia introduces family office incentives in the FCSFZ, offering benefits that could compete with Singapore’s established financial hub.
Singapore SMEs to get more targeted help to go green
Only one-third of SMEs have made significant decarbonisation progress, compared with 80 per cent of larger enterprises. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s Disgraced Former Transport Minister Jailed for 12 Months in Landmark Case
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -A Singapore court on Thursday sentenced a former minister to 12 months in prison for obstructing justice and receiving more than $300,000 worth of gifts, in the first jailing of ...
Singapore stocks fall as regional bourses end mixed; STI down 0.2%
SINGAPORE shares were in the red on Thursday (Oct 3) as regional exchanges ended mixed. Read more at The Business Times.
Ultra-rich investors in a buying frenzy over Singapore’s historic shophouses
These properties are now more coveted than ever, with millionaire buyers seeking both the prestige and long-term investment potential they offer.
The Standard to debut in Singapore
The Standard has expanded its foothold in Asia Pacific with the opening of The Standard, Singapore, its fifth property in the region, which aims to be an urban sanctuary in the city of Merlion. ( read original story ...)
M&As involving Singapore jump 29%, driven by financial sector: LSEG
Dealmaking fueled by strategic and large transactions that place Singapore as a hub for South-east Asia. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s Smart Nation 2.0 needs to guard against digital downsides, boost opportunities
As Singapore refreshes its digitalisation efforts with a Smart Nation 2.0 vision, it needs to guard against downsides and open new doors.