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Best Korean Dermatology Clinic: Why Singaporeans Choose Vands Clinic in Seoul

Singaporeans increasingly choose VandS Clinic Seoul, rated among the best Korean dermatology clinics for English support and fair pricing

inkl · Sep 10

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max price in India vs US, Canada, Singapore, Dubai: Where is the new iPhone cheapest?

Where is iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Cheapest? Is The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are priced differently across major markets, with the US offering the lowest advertised starting prices among the countries compared. India remains one of the more expensive markets, while Canada,…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

RBI to expand retail forex access with five new currency pairs, plans wider global currency bouquet

The Reserve Bank of India will add five currency pairs—euro, British pound, Swiss franc, Canadian dollar and Emirati dirham—to its FX-Retail platform, widening retail access to foreign exchange. The central bank also plans to add the yen, Australian dollar, Singapore dollar, Hong Kong dollar and New Zealand dollar.

The Economic Times · Sep 9

World's highest-paid Prime Minister gets salary hike of 9% annually; pledges to donate difference to charity

Singapore’s ministers, who are among the world’s highest-paid government officials, are set to receive their first salary increase in 15 years. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has justified the increase in pay by stating that it is necessary to attract top talent into politics.

The Times of India · Sep 9

World's highest paid Prime Minister received a 64% pay hike earning seven times more than US President Donald Trump

Singapore has approved a 64 percent salary hike for Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, taking his annual pay to S$3.6 million (around $2.8 million), roughly seven times what US President Donald Trump earns. Wong, who already held the title of the world's highest paid head of government, said he would donate…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

22-Year-Old Singaporean Who Blew a $245M Bitcoin Haul on Ferraris and $569k Club Night Pleads Guilty

Lam spent $569,528 at a Los Angeles club in one night as prosecutors continue pursuing 18 defendants in the sprawling case

International Business Times UK · Sep 8

Singaporean crypto kingpin pleads guilty to orchestrating $240 million bitcoin heist

The charges against Lam and 17 others are an extreme example of an increasingly common form of cybercrime

The Independent UK · Sep 8

Why Air India's funding call has come under political scrutiny in Singapore

Air India's reported $1.5 billion funding request from Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines has triggered political scrutiny in Singapore over state investor Temasek's indirect exposure to the Indian carrier. Singapore officials defended Singapore Airlines' investment decisions while condemning anti-Indian online abuse targeting Temasek CEO Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara.

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong now receives £2.1m annual salary

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The Independent UK · Sep 8

Singapore ministers, among world's highest paid government officials, get first raise in 15 years

Singapore's ministers, already among the world's highest paid government officials, are getting a raise for the first time in 15 years

The Independent UK · Sep 8