Video game creator Hideo Kojima won’t stand for ‘fake news’ linking him to Shinzo Abe’s assassination
2022-07-12
News outlets in Greece and Iran incorrectly identified Kojima as Abe’s killer. Read full tale Continue Reading
Temasek Holdings net portfolio value crosses S$400 billion for the first time
2022-07-12
SINGAPORE: Temasek Holdings on Tuesday (Jul 12) reported a record internet portfolio value that crossed S$400 billion dollars for the first time, while forecasting a slower purchase pace ahead. In the monetary year ended Scar 31, its internet portfolio was appreciated at S$403 billion, an increase of S$22 billion fromContinue Reading
1.5 million Singaporeans will receive up to S$700 in GST vouchers in August
2022-07-12
For Singaporeans that have not provided their own bank accounts or linked their NRICs to PayNow, GovCash will replace cheques as the mode associated with payment from this calendar year. Those people on GovCash may withdraw their GSTV – Cash and GSTV – Money Special Payment on OCBC ATMsContinue Reading
Kingfisher tycoon Vijay Mallya sentenced to jail in India
2022-07-12
India has made efforts to extradite the former billionaire, who will be believed to still be in London.Continue Reading
Mother who scalded 5-year old convicted of murder on appeal; father gets life term
2022-07-12
Delivering the particular judgment on behalf of a five-judge panel, Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon said that Azlin has been solely responsible for the very first and third scalding incidents, while the girl carried out the second and fourth scalding situations jointly with Ridzuan. During the first incident between April 15Continue Reading
Shinzo Abe: Japanese mourners pay last respects to ex-PM at funeral
2022-07-12
Thousands showed up to pay for their last aspects to Japan’s longest-serving prime minister.Continue Reading
Investors call for 'appropriate regulation' of crypto market
2022-07-12
If investing in crypto assets continues to be challenging, the market will have to encounter much stricter legislation, say some market participants.Continue Reading
Grab users in Singapore to pay extra if they keep driver waiting for over three minutes; move kicks in July 18
2022-07-12
Commuters in Singapore who are used to making their assigned Get drivers wait a while may soon need to pay more, as the company will be cutting the grace waiting period for its ride-hailing providers from five to three minutes. Read complete story Continue Reading
S$23.5 million programme launched to better understand long-term impact of climate change on Singapore
2022-07-12
NEA said policies must be based on evidence and draw on “robust, credible and objective scientific assessments”. The programme aims to improve understanding of climate impact science in the five key areas. On sea level rise, results from scientific assessments could help evaluate the risks of coastal floods and theContinue Reading
Henan: Officials pledge to release funds after China bank protest
2022-07-12
Financial regulators in Henan said “advance payments” will be made in batches from this Friday.Continue Reading