Genting Singapore names new RWS chief operating officer
Si Chen will assist the resort’s CEO in executing strategies, managing and developing its core businesses Genting Singapore has appointed Si Chen as chief operating officer (COO) of its…
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Singapore Police Nab 34-Year-Old Man Within 24 Hours Over Loan Shark Harassment Case
A 34-year-old man was arrested on Sunday, October 19, for his suspected involvement in a case of loan shark harassment. The police said that they were informed about a case of loan shark…
Village Hotel Sentosa Assisting with Singapore Police Investigations Over Guest's S$3,000 Theft Claim
The Village Hotel Sentosa is helping with police investigations following a hotel guest's theft claim on Friday, October 17. On Sunday, October 19, the police said that it received a call…
Singapore firm anchors West Africa’s mega mine: Inside Winning International’s Simandou play
The company leverages the city-state’s connector strengths to reshape global high-grade iron-ore trade Winning International Group is a case study of how a Singapore company can marshal…
Free Morning Off-Peak Train Rides to be Offered in Northeast Singapore from Dec 27
Beginning on December 27, commuters in Singapore's northeast who begin their weekday trips at specific train stations before 7.30 am or between 9 and 9.45 am during off-peak hours will not…
Over 90 People Arrested for Various Offences in Week-Long Joint Operation at Singapore Checkpoints
At least 88 people were arrested for a variety of offenses, including failing to declare and pay taxes on cigarettes during a week-long, multi-agency enforcement operation conducted across…
Singapore Police Warn After S$160,000 Lost in Lucky Draw and E-Commerce Scams
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) have issued warnings about e-commerce and lucky draw scams that use livestreams on social media platforms and have resulted in losses of at least S$160,000…
Malaysian Man, 22, Charged Over Suspected Government Official Impersonation Scam in Singapore
A 22-year-old Malaysian man was charged on Friday, October 17, for his suspected involvement in three separate cases of Government Official Impersonation Scam (GOIS). The Singapore Police…
Singapore Driver Arrested After Running Red Light, Crashing into Another Lorry and Injuring 21 People
A 24-year-old truck driver was arrested after he ran a red light and struck another truck, injuring 21 persons. On Friday, October 17, the police said that the incident took place on…
Singapore: 74 Arrested, 2.5Kg of Cannabis Seized in Five-Day Islandwide Drug Bust
The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) arrested 74 people in a five-day drug bust and seized over 2.5kg of cannabis, among other drugs. CNB said in a statement on Friday, October 17, that the…
Singapore: 3 People Hospitalized Following Four-Vehicle Crash in Yishun
Three people were rushed to hospital following an accident in Yishun Avenue 2 on Friday evening, October 16. The police said that they were informed about an accident, involving three cars…
26-Year-Old Man Nabbed Following Chinatown Accident; Singapore Officers Seize Vape
A 26-year-old man was taken into custody for driving while under the influence of intoxicating substances following an accident in Chinatown on Thursday evening, October 16. According to…
Trafigura acquires warehousing firm Grafton’s Singapore business
Trafigura Group has acquired a metals warehousing firm with sizable operations in Singapore, as a mountain of surplus inventory in the Asian logistics hub opens up lucrative trading…
Singapore shares fall, tracking retreat in regional markets; STI down 0.6%
CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust is the top gainer on the benchmark index, rising 0.8% to S$2.38 Shares on the Singapore bourse closed lower on Friday (Oct 17), tracking declines…
Singapore Red Cross Contributes S$50,000 for Flood Relief in Vietnam
The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) will step up its humanitarian efforts following a series of natural disasters in Vietnam and the Philippines. The SRC will donate S$50,000 (US$38,600) to the…
Singapore grants conditional approval to import Sarawak hydropower; companies studying new 2GW energy link with Malaysia
The deals contribute to Singapore’s plans to import 6 GW of clean power by 2035 The Republic and Malaysia on Friday (Oct 17) announced updates on two efforts to boost energy trade: the…
Singapore shares dip 0.3%, even as regional markets rise
Shares on the Singapore bourse closed lower on Thursday (Oct 16), bucking the gains charted in most regional markets. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) slipped 0.3 per cent, or 12.22…
UBS tightens scrutiny of client funds mainly in Singapore and Hong Kong amid regulatory pressure: sources
The Zurich-based lender is using Deloitte and KPMG to help screen client documentation UBS Group is increasing scrutiny of the sources of client money in its fast-growing Asian wealth…
CLI’s self-storage unit invests close to S$100 million in Singapore flagship project, 3 Tokyo facilities
When completed, the local facility will expand ESA’s portfolio in the Republic to 13 properties with more than 1.5 million sq ft of gross floor area Extra Space Asia (ESA), the…
Temasek-backed US fintech firm iCapital to expand Singapore, Hong Kong operations
It also plans to open its first office in Australia to ride the wave of rising demand for alternative assets iCapital, a Temasek-backed fintech platform focusing on alternative…
Lucrecia Martel to Head Asian Feature Jury as Singapore Festival Opens Competition to All Career Stages
The Singapore International Film Festival is shaking up its signature Asian Feature Film Competition for its 36th edition, expanding eligibility beyond emerging filmmakers while enlisting…
Megaspeed, Singapore firm at centre of US Nvidia chip probe, goes dark
The streets outside the Central Business District were bustling with the lunchtime crowd. But on the seventh floor of Ocean Financial Centre, one office stood out for its silence. A…
8 Men Arrested Over Illegal Marine Gas Oil Deal in Singapore
Eight men were arrested on Friday, October 10, after they were allegedly involved in the illicit sale of marine gas oil. During a routine inspection of a tugboat registered in Singapore in…
Singapore, Vietnam Unveil Fresh Measures to Enhance Economic Collaboration
In a bilateral meeting, Singapore and Vietnam strengthened their economic ties on Friday, October 10. The 19th Singapore-Vietnam Connectivity Ministerial Meeting (CMM), held in Hanoi,…