All articles tagged with #singapore
Originally Published 10 days ago — by CNBC
Singapore's economy grew by 5.7% in Q4 2025, driven by a 15% surge in manufacturing, especially in biomedical and electronics sectors, leading to a full-year GDP growth of 4.8%, surpassing expectations despite global trade tensions.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Bloomberg.com
A Singapore study links heavy screen time before age two to brain development changes associated with slower decision-making and increased anxiety in teenagers, highlighting concerns about early digital exposure and its long-term effects.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by Yahoo
A wedding in Singapore was called off after the mother-in-law insisted on keeping all cash gifts from 300 guests, totaling around SG$50,000, and demanding full repayment of a SG$23,000 loan, leading to a dispute that caused the couple to postpone their wedding plans until 2027.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by Yahoo
Authorities at Changi Airport in Singapore seized a record 35.7 kg of smuggled white rhino horns hidden in furniture fittings, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade and protect endangered species like rhinos.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by ABC News
Singapore will implement mandatory caning of up to 24 strokes for scammers starting December 30, as part of new laws aimed at deterring the rising number of fraud cases, which constitute a significant portion of crime in the country.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
Prosecutors across Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong have seized hundreds of millions of dollars in assets from Chen Zhi, a Cambodian businessman accused by U.S. authorities of leading a global cyber-scam syndicate that defrauded victims worldwide, with investigations revealing extensive assets including luxury cars, real estate, and cash.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
Singapore plans to preserve Lee Kuan Yew's house as a national monument, sparking controversy and a family dispute, with his youngest son criticizing the move and reaffirming his father's wish for demolition.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Washington Post
A co-working space in Singapore was used as a front by a crime syndicate to launder money and facilitate online scams involving trafficked migrant workers, according to U.S. prosecutors.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
A Singapore law firm, Drew & Napier, plans to sue the Swiss government for approximately $300 million, seeking compensation for Asian bondholders of Credit Suisse AT1 debt that was wiped out in 2023. The firm is pursuing claims based on bilateral investment treaties with Switzerland, Singapore, Japan, and Hong Kong, following a Swiss court ruling that the bond writedown was unlawful. The legal action targets the Swiss government's handling of the Credit Suisse rescue, with the process expected to take time and uncertain outcomes.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
Singapore and Thailand are investigating a Cambodian real estate group linked to US and UK sanctions on its chairman, Chen Zhi, who is accused of running a large cyber fraud empire involving Bitcoin seizures and property freezes, with authorities reviewing financial ties and potential criminal charges.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Nathan Law, now based in London, was denied entry to Singapore while attempting to attend an event, with Singapore citing national security concerns and Law's warrant for arrest issued by Hong Kong authorities. Law suspects political motives behind the denial, which reflects ongoing tensions over Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement and China's influence.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NPR
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Nathan Law, now based in London, was denied entry to Singapore while attempting to attend a private event, with Singapore citing national security concerns and Law's warrants issued by Hong Kong police. Law suspects political motives behind the denial amid ongoing tensions over Hong Kong's security laws.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Al Jazeera
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Nathan Law was denied entry to Singapore despite holding a valid visa, detained for hours, and deported to the US, amid ongoing tensions related to Hong Kong's national security law and political repression.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
Nathan Law, a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist living in exile in the UK, was denied entry to Singapore despite having a visa, with authorities citing national interests and security concerns, reflecting Singapore's cautious stance on foreign political influences.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Financial Times
Democracy activist Nathan Law was denied entry to Singapore, highlighting ongoing travel restrictions affecting political figures.