Singapore

Lim Jin Liang, a Singaporean citizen, has been accused for paying officials to rig basketball games in Thailand and the Philippines. Lim, a former general manager of the Singapore Slingers basketball club, was charged with eight charges of wrongdoing by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) on Tuesday, April 18. Lim is suspected of proposing bribes to two basketball referees …

Tangaraju Suppiah, a Malaysian 48-year-old man, was sentenced to death in Singapore for carrying more than two kg of cannabis. Suppiah was found guilty of narcotics trafficking, which carries a mandatory death sentence in Singapore. The case has generated discussion over Singapore’s strict drug regulations, which have been chastised by human rights organizations. Regardless of the debate, the nation has …

Hey there! Exciting news just in! LinkedIn has released its latest list of the top 15 companies to work for in Singapore in 2023, and it’s no surprise that these companies are receiving recognition for their outstanding workplace culture and employee satisfaction. Taking the number one spot for the third year running is the popular multinational tech company, Google. Known …

Japan is building its first casino and hopes to achieve the same level of success as Singapore in the gaming industry. Japan is exploring the world of integrated resorts and legalized gambling. To ensure success, they are looking to Singapore for guidance and to learn from their experience and strategies in creating a thriving casino market. In 2018, Japan passed …

The son of a former Changi Airport manager has been sentenced to prison in Singapore. He lied to a judge regarding the theft of his garments by his family’s housekeeper. Numerous individuals are discussing a case in the city-state that has raised concerns about privilege and justice. The son of a former employer is held accountable for his actions. The …

RIMOWA, a well-known luggage brand, has collaborated with BMX athlete Nigel Sylvester to develop an innovative bike case that meets the needs of BMX enthusiasts on the go. RIMOWA, best renowned for its classic aluminum luggage, has entered the sports accessory market with its first-ever bike case. The luxury luggage business collaborated with professional BMX rider Nigel Sylvester to create …

Wealthy Chinese people have been flocking to Singapore in recent years, enticed by its business-friendly atmosphere, strategic position, excellent quality of life, and well-developed wealth management sector. This development, however, has not been without controversy, prompting worries about future social and economic issues for the local community. In this essay, we look at why Singapore has become a magnet for …

Wealthy Chinese residents in Singapore have a taste for luxury real estate and automobiles, although investment activity seems to be lagging, signaling a change in investment tendencies. According to recent reports, wealthy Chinese expats in Singapore are increasingly investing in high-end real estate and luxury automobiles in order to diversify their assets and enjoy the benefits of luxury living. The …

Recent cryptocurrency hearings in Singapore have revealed some legal idiosyncrasies and novelties, highlighting the need for clearer regulations. In a recent case, a judge ruled that cryptocurrencies are not securities and are therefore exempt from Singapore’s Monetary Authority’s regulatory supervision. Nonetheless, the same judge ruled that the exchange of cryptocurrencies falls under the Payment Services Act, which regulates payment systems …

An Indian-origin man has died after being pushed in the chest by another man and consequently falling backwards down a flight of stairs outside Concorde Shopping Mall on Orchard Road in Singapore last month. 34-year-old Thevandran Shanmugam sustained multiple fractures to his skull and was immediately rushed to a hospital, The Straits Times newspaper reported, adding the man was cremated …