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CYBERJul 24Singapore and Thailand ink pact on cybersecurity and digital fraudSingapore and Thailand signed an agreement focusing on cybersecurity and digital fraud. This pact signifies international collaboration to enhance digital security measures.sbr.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSJul 24Allianz to acquire HSBC’s Singapore insurance unit for $2.09BAllianz is set to acquire HSBC's insurance unit in Singapore for $2.09 billion. This acquisition represents a substantial transaction within the financial services sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJul 24Singapore - MAS seen holding policy steady on July 27 as inflation stays mild , Reuters poll showsA Reuters poll indicates that Singapore's Monetary Authority is expected to maintain its current policy on July 27 due to mild inflation. This forecast provides insight into the country's upcoming economic decisions.investinglive.com
BUSINESSJul 24HSBC agrees to US$2 billion deal to sell Singapore insurance branch to AllianzHSBC has agreed to sell its Singapore life and health insurance business to Germany’s Allianz for S$2.7 billion (US$2.08 billion), with the deal expected to be completed in the first half of 2027, HSBC Group announced on Friday morning before the start of trading. The disposal is expected to generate a pre-tax gain of US$1.8 billion and boost HSBC’s common equity tier 1 ratio by up to 15 basis points, the bank said. As part of the deal, HSBC Singapore will enter a 15-year exclusive bancassurance...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 23Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now?BBC World
WORLDJul 23Younger Singaporean men less averse to spousal violence: studyNearly one in three younger Singaporean men either agreed or were neutral when asked if spousal violence could ever be acceptable, according to preliminary survey findings, raising questions about whether more men may not reject the idea of physical abuse in certain circumstances. The findings from the Gender Norms Perceptions Study were conducted by SG Her Empowerment (SHE), a Singaporean NGO, as reported by Channel NewsAsia (CNA) on Thursday. Among men born in 1981 or later – the millennial...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 23Port of Shanghai targets Singapore, London in maritime push from busiest to bestShanghai, already home to the world’s largest container port, has unveiled a strategic road map to further bolster its shipping-services sector, escalating a challenge to hubs in Hong Kong, Singapore and London. The Port of Shanghai, China’s most prominent commerce and trading gateway, aims to leverage tech, including artificial intelligence and automation, to boost efficiency and expand value-added industries, from financing and insurance to legal services, according to a five-year plan...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 23Construction among Singapore top - performing sectors ; up to S$53 billion demand forecast in 2026 : SGXSingapore's construction sector is performing strongly with a significant demand forecast for 2026, according to SGX. This highlights a positive economic outlook for a key industry in the region.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSJul 232027 will welcome the newly independent event , eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia on 7 - 8 April in SingaporeThe eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia event is announced as a newly independent event taking place in Singapore on April 7-8, 2027. This details a future international business conference.itnewsonline.com · United States
POLITICSJul 22‘Disbelief, shock’: Singapore PM on Faishal’s inappropriate messages with womanA married Singapore minister’s sudden resignation amid revelations he had exchanged inappropriate messages with a woman has rocked the city state’s establishment circles, with a groundswell of sentiment calling for him to be retained. Amid online petitions and calls to keep former minister-in-charge of Muslim affairs Faishal Ibrahim following his resignation on Monday, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong shed further light on the controversy, suggesting the matter was more serious than previously...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 22Singapore PM Lawrence Wong steps up renewal pace in cabinet reshuffleSingapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stepped up the pace of renewal of his Cabinet on Wednesday by confirming two acting ministers and reinstating a former minister who was defeated in 2020 but won in last year’s poll. Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam was promoted to senior minister, joining the ranks of former leader Lee Hsien Loong. Shanmugam, a senior counsel, entered politics in 1988 and has helmed the home affairs ministry since 2015. Shanmugam is the first senior...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 22Ohm Pawat , Hwang Min - hyun coming to SingaporeOhm Pawat and Hwang Min-hyun are scheduled to visit Singapore. This is a general entertainment news item.asiaone.com · Singapore
BUSINESSJul 21Rajah & Tann Singapore hires senior govt disputes lawyer as partnerRajah & Tann Singapore has hired a senior government disputes lawyer as a new partner. This represents an expansion and strategic addition to the law firm's expertise.legalbusinessonline.com · China
WORLDJul 21Looking south of Singapore : a new vision for partnership with IndonesiaThis article explores a new vision for partnership between Singapore and Indonesia, focusing on relations south of Singapore. It suggests potential developments in regional cooperation.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
POLITICSJul 20Why Singapore PM Wong moved swiftly on Faishal Ibrahim’s resignationSingapore’s acting minister-in-charge of Muslim affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim resigned about a month after the prime minister learned of his improper interactions with a woman, a move observers say shows Lawrence Wong’s swift handling of the first scandal under his watch to contain any political fallout. They told This Week in Asia that while there was no affair in Faishal’s case, it made sense for the party to deal with the consequences quickly in case of leaks as the woman was a member of...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 20Singapore minister resigns over ‘interactions with a woman’, PM saysThe People's Action Party, which prides itself on ​a clean reputation, has been rocked by a series of scandals recently.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSJul 20Singapore minister Faishal Ibrahim resigns over inappropriate interactions with womanSingapore’s acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim has resigned from the cabinet and parliament following inappropriate interactions he had with a woman that resulted in harassment accusations by both parties. Faishal, 58, who was also senior minister of state for home affairs, handed in his resignation on Monday after the Prime Minister’s Office received notice of the interactions from the woman. Faishal is married with two children. “This matter came to our...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 19Singaporean DPM Gan to attend NCC landing ceremony in Batam - ArchipelagoSingapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan is scheduled to attend the NCC landing ceremony in Batam, Archipelago. This indicates a diplomatic engagement between Singapore and the region.thejakartapost.com · Indonesia
POLITICSJul 19Singapore’s Kenneth Jeyaretnam, Reform Party leader, dies aged 67Kenneth Jeyaretnam, secretary general of the Reform Party (RP), has died, his wife said on Sunday. He was 67 years old. Jeyaretnam died in his sleep, surrounded by family, on Saturday, said Amanda Jeyaretnam in a post on her husband’s social media. “He was my beloved husband and a loving and devoted father to his son, Jared. He filled our lives with joy and wonder and we miss him so much,” she said. She added that funeral details for a small family service were currently being finalised and a...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 19AI demand supports Singapore NODX , but risks remain : analystsAnalysts state that demand for AI technology is supporting Singapore's Non-Oil Domestic Exports, though risks persist. This highlights the economic impact of AI on trade.sbr.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSJul 19Singapore weighs hedge fund tax cuts to rival Hong KongCity-state frets over portfolio managers relocating to Chinese territoryFinancial Times
WORLDJul 17Singaporean arrested for allegedly strangling Indonesian girlfriend in BaliA Singaporean man has been arrested in Bali after a woman was found dead in a rental unit, Indonesian police said on Thursday. The suspect, identified only by the initials MZ, was arrested in less than three hours by a joint police team, according to a post on the Denpasar police’s official social media account. The victim, a 26-year-old woman from Central Java, had been in a relationship with the suspect for about a year, a police spokesperson said. Preliminary investigations indicate that the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 16RTS Link : Boosting Singapore retail and F & BThe RTS Link project is expected to boost the retail and food & beverage sectors in Singapore. This highlights the anticipated economic benefits of the new infrastructure.straitstimes.com · Singapore
POLITICSJul 16Will seek support of Singapore for Tirupati zoo revamp: SpeakerThe Speaker intends to seek Singapore's support for the renovation of the Tirupati zoo. This indicates a plan for international collaboration on a local development project.The Hindu
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