New, long visa favours expats
2022-09-03
Thailand now has in place measures to lure rich foreigners and experts as part of an effort to boost the economy, Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin has said.Continue Reading
China waiving African debt isn’t about refinancing
2022-09-02
In mid-August, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs produced news with a series of announcements. Wang Yi, Beijing’s most senior diplomat, promised intensive debt relief for some from the world’s poorest nations. The announcement has been made at the ministerial meeting of the Forum for China Africa Cooperation. In addition to raising food assistance to the continent, […]
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Long-term visa applications officially open
2022-09-02
The Board of Investment has officially begun accepting applications for long-term resident (LTR) visas for wealthy and high-potential foreigners who are expected to make big contributions to the economy.Continue Reading
Trio in S’pore charged after they allegedly sold their bank account details to scammers
2022-09-02
Three men were charged in a district court on Friday (Sept 2) after they allegedly sold their bank account details to scammers in unrelated cases. Read full storyContinue Reading
Three men in S’pore to be charged for selling bank account details to scammers
2022-09-01
Three men will be charged for apparently selling their bank account details that wound up being used to wash at least S$370, 500 (RM1. 18mil) produced from various scams including at least eight victims, said the police in a release on Thursday night (Sept 1). Read full story Continue Reading
Overflow alert as Mekong keeps rising
2022-09-01
NAKHON PHANOM: Residents of four districts along the Mekong River and its tributaries have been warned the water level has risen to almost nine metres and it could soon overflow its banks.Continue Reading
Rosmah Mansor: Wife of ex-Malaysian PM Najib found guilty of bribery
2022-09-01
She is known for her lavish taste, including 272 Hermes bags that were found at the couple’s residence.Continue Reading
New digital bank by Standard Chartered and NTUC to launch savings account and ‘numberless’ credit card
2022-09-01
Trust Bank may be the latest digital financial institution to announce its launch in Singapore.Continue Reading
Downstream provinces put on alert
2022-09-01
The Chao Phraya River barrage, which controls the water circulation from the North towards the Central Plains Region and Bangkok, is definitely releasing more drinking water as heavy downpours are expected this week.Continue Reading
Grab and Singtel launch Singapore digital bank in joint venture, to offer daily interest on savings account
2022-08-31
SINGAPORE: GXS Bank, the digital bank joint venture of ride-hailing firm Grab and Singtel, launched Singapore’s first digital bank on Wednesday (Aug 31) for the retail market. Nasdaq-listed Grab’s rapidly expanding financial services have become a key part of its growth strategy as it seeks to offer banking, digital payments,Continue Reading