An Indian man lost INR 1.67 crore, equivalent to around $200,000, after a woman scammed him through WhatsApp. The civil contractor named Ramesh connected with the scammer, who was posing as a ...
At Singapore unis, undergrads fight for places at coveted finance clubs
Undergrads view the clubs as a crucial line on their resumes for a finance job. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore-based Malaysian F1 tycoon Ong Beng Seng set for another pre-trial conference in case involving ex-minister
Singapore-based Malaysian tycoon Ong Beng Seng, who faces charges linked to former Transport Minister S. Iswaran’s high-profile corruption case, is set for another pre-trial conference on July 23 ...
Dubai-based airline Emirates to add crypto payment option for ticket bookings, signs deal
Emirates has signed a preliminary deal with a Singapore-based crypto firm, Crypto.com, with the aim of gaining a younger customer market share that uses digital crypto payments for their ticket ...
Singapore private club 1880 to reopen next month, weeks after closure
Singapore’s private members’ club 1880 is set to reopen in August, shortly after announcing its permanent closure.
New Zealand is the Latest Country To Ban Crypto ATMs in Anti-Money Laundering Push
The government of New Zealand plans to ban crypto ATMs. The proposal is part of a new anti-money laundering package. New Zealand follows in the ...
Singapore stocks extend rally; STI up 0.3%
SINGAPORE] Investors stayed positive on local stocks on Wednesday (Jul 9) while bracing for the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariff shocks. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore bak kut teh restaurant owner says Chow Yun Fat saved her family business
The owner of a bak kut teh (pork ribs tea) restaurant in Singapore said her family business was saved from losses thanks to a visit by Chow Yun Fat.
Singapore must develop deeper relationships with China, US, Europe: Shanmugam
SINGAPORE] In a multipolar world, small countries like Singapore have to develop even deeper relationships with other nations, Singapore’s Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said on Wednesday (Jul 9).
Singapore must be willing to take some risks to capture wealth management opportunities: Chee Hong Tat
SINGAPORE] Singapore must be willing to take some risks to capture new wealth management opportunities, but still maintain high standards of a stable, trusted environment, said Chee Hong Tat, minister ...
Singapore must take right approach to create opportunities in wealth management: Chee Hong Tat
Singapore must strike a balance between maintaining high standards and promoting efficiency within the wealth management sector, Minister for National Development and Deputy Chairman of the Monetary ...
Singapore to take ‘risk-proportionate approach’ in maintaining status as trusted financial centre: Chee Hong Tat
If we are overly kiasu, I think we will not be able to capture new opportunities,” adds Chee, who was speaking at a doorstop with media during his visit to DBS Bank on July 9.
Singapore sustainable bond issuances jump 80% to S$13.3 billion in 2024: MAS
SINGAPORE] The volume of green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked (GSSSL) bonds, as well as transition bonds issued in Singapore, hit S$13.3 billion last year, up 79.7 per cent from ...
Woman who allegedly filed fraudulent tax claims of over $1.4m handed 97 charges
The Malaysian was also charged with hindering IRAS officers in carrying out their duties. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore bank bonds can stand tall in 2H2025 on flight to quality
Singapore bank bonds are likely to retain their safe-haven status in 2H2025 as their asset quality can stay robust says ...
Singapore companies bracing for more uncertainty amid Trump’s tariff letters
Singapore companies are bracing for greater uncertainty after US President Donald Trump sent letters announcing new tariffs as high as 40 per cent for some countries. The Singapore Business Federation ...