Why is S’pore bringing physical banking tokens back?

MAS is testing new and upgraded physical tokens as an extra layer of protection for online banking Physical banking tokens might be making a comeback in Singapore—but this time, they’re smarter and... Read more »

‘Thoroughly unfit’: Fugitive lawyer Charles Yeo struck off the rolls

SINGAPORE: Fugitive lawyer Charles Yeo Yao Hui has been struck off the rolls, with the Court of Three Judges saying that he had shown himself “thoroughly unfit to wear the mantle of... Read more »

‘Just silence’: Families mourn elderly loved ones after Hong Kong inferno

HONG KONG – The last message Ms Chris Wong received from her 72-year-old mother was a kindly reminder to wrap up warm as colder temperatures hit Hong Kong. A couple of hours... Read more »

As X platform rolls out new location feature, global and local ripples follow

SINGAPORE – On Nov 23, social media platform X rolled out a new feature that makes public where an account is based. It sparked a firestorm in the US and around the... Read more »

Asian shares end tough November on firmer ground helped by Fed cut bets

SYDNEY :Asian shares are set to end a tough November on steadier ground as revived hopes of an imminent U.S. rate cut helped soothe valuation jitters and sent Treasuries rallying for a... Read more »

Singapore firms call for cost, manpower support in Budget 2026: SBF survey

Manpower costs, uncertainty in external demand and rental costs are weighing down businesses [SINGAPORE] As business sentiment weakens amid persistent global uncertainties, Singapore companies are looking to Budget 2026 for stronger government... Read more »

S$180M debt pressures car-sharing biz Shariot & affiliates to seek restructuring

Most of the liabilities stem from the companies’ associated business, Autobahn Rent A Car Singaporean car-sharing firm Shariot, together with eight other related companies, has asked its creditors for a temporary stop... Read more »

TotalEnergies ends EV charging operation in S’pore, to transfer charging points to other operators

SINGAPORE – TotalEnergies Charging Services Singapore is shutting down its electric vehicle (EV) charging operation here, with all its charging points set to be transferred to other operators by Dec 31. From... Read more »

Man accused of molesting daughter fails in bid to have ex-wife jailed for denying him child access

SINGAPORE: A man who was accused by his daughter of “sexual touch” turned to a family court claiming that his ex-wife had disobeyed court orders allowing him access and joint custody of... Read more »

Hong Kong inferno puts spotlight on risky bamboo scaffolding

HONG KONG – Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in three decades has spotlighted its risky use of flammable bamboo scaffolding and mesh for building work in a tradition dating back centuries to mainland... Read more »