Singapore is under renewed scrutiny in connection with an alleged multibillion-dollar transnational criminal operation. U.S. authorities recently imposed sanctions on , chairman of , and several associates over allegations of money laundering and crypto scams. Key developments Reactions & implications Broader context
Singapore — A 56-year-old woman died on Thursday afternoon after an incident at Jewel Changi Airport, where she is believed to have fallen from a height. The emergency services — including the (SCDF) and the police — responded to a call at about 1:55 pm at 78 Airport Boulevard, the address of the mall and … Read more
Singapore’s (MHA) has issued a strong rebuttal of statements from (PAS), saying that foreign entities should not tell Singaporeans how to vote — especially by appealing to racial or religious identities. The MHA noted that during the country’s , certain officials from PAS had made public remarks supporting particular opposition candidates. One PAS leader praised … Read more
SINGAPORE — The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has introduced a proposed Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill that would significantly toughen penalties for scam-related offences. Among the more controversial measures: mandatory caning for certain scam perpetrators and discretionary caning for those who help as “mules” — for example, by providing SIM cards, Singpass credentials, or … Read more
SINGAPORE — On October 14, 2025, Home Affairs and Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam made a strong plea in Parliament for opposition parties to “immediately, clearly and unequivocally” reject attempts to inject religion, race or foreign influence into Singapore’s political discourse. Key Concerns Raised What Shanmugam Wants Context & Examples Implications
SINGAPORE — Starting December 27, 2025, adult card fares on Singapore’s public buses and trains will increase by 9 to 10 Singapore cents per trip, following a fare adjustment of 5 %. Here’s what commuters need to know: 📈 Key Changes ⚖️ Rationale & Moderation 🧰 What Commuters Should Do / Possible Mitigations
In April 2025, Singapore’s foreign exchange (FX) market experienced a significant surge, with average daily trading volumes reaching US$1.485 trillion. This marks a 60% increase from April 2022, solidifying Singapore’s position as the third-largest FX trading hub globally, following the United Kingdom and the United States. The growth was broad-based across currencies, with notable increases … Read more
🇸🇬 Monetary Authority of Singapore Maintains Policy Amid Resilient Growth The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is expected to keep its monetary policy unchanged during its scheduled review on October 14, 2025. Analysts anticipate this decision due to the nation’s steady economic growth, despite challenges such as U.S. trade tariffs. Core inflation remains subdued, and … Read more
Singapore’s startup ecosystem has experienced significant growth in 2025, with a notable increase in venture capital funding and the emergence of innovative startups across various sectors. 📈 Record-Breaking Funding in Q3 2025 In the third quarter of 2025, Singapore startups secured a combined $2.4 billion in venture capital funding, nearly tripling the amount raised during … Read more
Hyundai Motor Group, NTU, and A*STAR Launch Corporate Lab Hyundai Motor Group, in collaboration with Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), has inaugurated a Corporate Lab at the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS). This lab focuses on advanced technologies such as AI, robotics, and 3D … Read more