The Latest Breaking News from Singapore

India's largest IPO has started taking orders from individuals and other categories after attracting anchor investors, Bloomberg reports. Retail investors can place their orders for shares of India's state-controlled Life Insurance Corporation until May 9. Also Read: India's Largest IPO Raises $736M Ahead of Listing, Attracts Foreign Investment Retail investors will be allocated 35%…

Cryptocurrencies continue to find backers in small businesses around the world.  In a recent move, what gained limelight is a signboard at the door of Singapore’s 80-seat restaurant and bar — Maison Ikkoku — which advertises that it accepts payments in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: B

In Singapore, the fate of two Malaysian men on death row has sparked local mobilisation and attracted international attention. On April 25th, Nagaenthran Dharmalingam was hanged. With an IQ of 69, which is recognized as a disability, his execution could amount to a breach of international law. The next day,…

Crypto.com has opted to reverse its decision to slash card staking entirely after backlash from the cryptocurrency community. What Happened: On Monday, Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com said it would reduce the rewards on its visa-based cards.  

Singapore’s execution last Wednesday of a mentally disabled Malaysian man for drug smuggling sparked international protests and outrage. Executing a man who no longer threatens his government or community — especially one with a child’s mental capacity — isn’t justice. It’s murder, even if sanctioned and disguised by an irrational…

India’s largest-ever public offering has attracted anchor investors, including Norway’s sovereign wealth fund and the Singaporean government, raising ₹56.3 billion ($736 million) ahead of its initial public offering, Bloomberg reports. The 123 anchor investors joining Life Insurance Corp of India’s IPO committed to purchasing shares at ₹949 per share, the top end of…

A law firm with more than 1,000 employees has said staff in Paris, Greece, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea will be able to opt in for permanent remote working - but it comes at a price

New Zealand welcomed thousands of travellers from around the globe on Monday as the country opened its borders to visitors from around 60 nations including the United States, Britain and Singapore for the first time since COVID-19 hit in early 2020.

World Health Organisation (WHO) says 17 children needed liver transplants as result of recent cases

Dharmalingam (34), was executed on April 27, 2022, after a last appeal by his mother was dismissed by the Singapore court.

Southeast Asia is finally, tentatively throwing off the shackles of Covid-19 and reopening for travel, with airlines filling an increasing number of seats as holiday-starved masses arrange overseas vacations for the first time in two years.