When a merman performer from Taiwan started work at underwater-themed bar The Mermaid last November, things appeared to be going swimmingly. But around three months later, the performer, surnamed Wu,
Loss of trishaw tours in Singapore linked to road development plans, waning demand
In other cities like Malacca and Macao, trishaws have evolved with the times and remain cherished cultural icons, says a tourism expert.
India has made ETO testing mandatory for export of all spices to Singapore and Hong Kong
Indias Spices Board has made testing for ethylene oxide (ETO) mandatory for all spices being exported to Hong Kong and Singapore, where authorities last month stopped sales of some products of two ...
Heavy rain prompts flood warnings for many areas of Singapore, delays at Changi Airport, LIV Golf
Some passengers arriving at Changi Airport had to wait for almost two hours for their baggage. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Crypto Poker Players Got Robbed Millions Worth of Assets in Singapore
A robbery in Singapore saw eleven victims lose assets worth millions including cryptocurrencies with authorities continuing investigations.
Venture capital pours $2.4B into crypto startups in early 2024
Geographically, the United States remained a dominant force in the crypto venture space, with American startups involved in 37.3% of all deals and capturing 42.9% of the invested capital. Singapore ...
Spices Board mandates ETO testing for spice exports to Singapore, Hong Kong from May 6
The maximum residue limit (MRL) for ETO in spices as per Singapore Food Agency is 50 ppm, whereas Hong Kong has zero tolerance,” per a circular issued by Spices Board to all exporters of spices and ...
Revisit tax policy to catalyse economic growth
OPINIONBy Habibu SseruwagiThe debate between lower taxes to widen the tax base versus higher taxes on fewer people and industries is a significant one in economic policy. The case of Singapore ...
Alliance DAO is attracting fewer US founders amid crypto crackdown
As TechCrunch has reported, Asia has quickly become a popular destination for crypto entrepreneurs. The user base is large, young and open to new types of technology and financial assets. Several ...
Singapore aims to expand trade and business links with US
Singapore is looking at ways to expand its trade and business links with the United States. Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong says Singapore is keen to enhance cooperation in areas like artificial intelligence.
Singapore Manufacturing Activity Continues to Expand, But at Slower Pace
A key gauge of Singapore's manufacturing activity stretched its run of growth to an eight consecutive month, but lost pace, ...
2 men charged over gang armed robbery of S$4.34m in cash, luxury watches, crypto from King Albert Park home
SINGAPORE — Two men were charged in court on Thursday (May 2) for their suspected involvement in a case of gang armed robbery of valuables estimated to be worth S$4.34 million. They had been arrested ...
Asia’s retail investors hunt for fabled crypto riches
Singapore, meanwhile, is racing to become a hub for digital currencies, while elsewhere esports and Web3 blockchain technologies are soaring in popularity. It comes after crypto’s credibility was ...
Sumsub and CODE Unite to Accelerate Crypto Travel Rule Compliance
Sumsub, a global full-cycle verification platform, has announced its integration with CODE, a Travel Rule compliance solution. Both companies will collaborate to facilitate secure and immediate data ...
Singapore shares kicked off on Thursday—STI up by 0.5%
SINGAPORE: Singapore shares kicked off on Thursday morning despite a sluggish global performance. The Business... The post Singapore shares kicked off on Thursday—STI up by 0.5% appeared first on The
Progress in solar power export plan
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has announced that the government will move forward with a plan to enable the export of solar power to Singapore.