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- BusinessBloomberg
Singapore charges former director in record laundering case
Singapore has charged Wang Junjie, the former director of a local corporate service provider linked to individuals caught up in the city-state’s record S$3 billion ($2.2 billion) money-laundering case.
2-min read - BusinessBloomberg
Singapore inflation slows, backing case for MAS to ease
Singapore’s key inflation gauge cooled to the slowest pace in three years in December, reinforcing expectations for the city-state’s central bank to pivot to monetary easing as soon as Friday.
2-min read - BusinessBloomberg
BYD becomes Singapore’s most popular car, after out-selling Toyota
BYD has beaten out Toyota to take the title of most popular car brand in Singapore for the first time.
1-min read - NewsEdgeProp
Approximately 5,000 flats from nine towns will obtain MOP this year
Clementi Crest is expected to attract many buyers because of its close proximity to many amenities including Clementi MRT Station. (Photo: Samuel Isaac Chua/EdgeProp Singapore)Almost-new resale HDB flats are popular because such flats offer prospective buyers the best of both worlds. Prospective buyers have the opportunity to own a property with a long remaining lease while avoiding the lengthy waiting times associated with build-to-order (BTO) flats. Additionally, BTO flats located in central a
12-min read - PoliticsThe Independent
Trump tells Sean Hannity it’s ‘sad’ that Biden didn’t pardon himself
Trump issued pardons for more than 1,000 people convicted of crimes related to the January 6, 2021 Capitol riots
3-min read - CelebrityYahoo Celebrity
Prince Harry claims 'monumental victory' after reaching settlement in tabloid battle: What to know about phone hacking case
Just as opening arguments were to begin in the London trial, a settlement in the case was reached.
4-min read - NewsYahoo News Singapore
Singapore-born reality TV star Lynn Ban dies at 51; Workers in Singapore seek higher pay and career purpose: Singapore live news
Singapore-born Lynn Ban, renowned jewellery designer and star of Bling Empire: New York, has died. Meanwhile, Singapore workers are aiming for higher pay in 2025. Plus some of the biggest and fascinating news in Singapore and beyond.
2-min read - LifestyleSETHLUI.COM
River Hongbao 2025: Bring in CNY with huge firecracker display
The post River Hongbao 2025: Bring in CNY with huge firecracker display appeared first on SETHLUI.com.
2-min read - NewsBloomberg
Singapore takes first key step toward holding 2025 election
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Wednesday that he’s convened a committee to review electoral boundaries, in a sign that the government may call for an early national vote in the Southeast Asian city-state.
2-min read - NewsAFP News
Nigerian scammers accused in AI-driven fake Brad Pitt fraud
A French woman who lost her life savings to scammers pretending to be American actor Brad Pitt is seeking to unmask at least three Nigerians her legal team accuses of defrauding her.Anne's lawyer Laurene Hanna said her client lost 830,000 euros ($850,000) to the scammers.
4-min read - BusinessFortune
These are the most in-demand skills for job seekers in 2025
An evolving workplace requires both technical expertise and human development
3-min read - PoliticsCNN
Putin’s ‘not doing so well,’ says Trump in unusually critical remarks on Kremlin leader
His inauguration speech was loudest in its silence on Ukraine. But hours later, US President Donald Trump laid bare – in a trademark casual, rambling fashion – his position over the war in Ukraine. And it was tougher on the Kremlin than you might expect.
3-min read - NewsYahoo News Singapore
Affordable housing for Singaporeans, PM Wong vows amid rising property prices; Actor Laurence Pang duped into $35k love scam on Filipino dating site: Singapore live news
PM Lawrence Wong promises affordable housing for all Singaporeans. Veteran actor Laurence Pang falls victim to a love scam. Plus some of the biggest and fascinating news in Singapore and beyond.
2-min read - PoliticsReuters
TikTok gets reprieve with Trump order but with twist
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday seeking to delay by 75 days the enforcement of a ban of popular short-video app TikTok that was slated to be shuttered on Jan. 19. While signing the order, Trump suggested the United States government should be a half owner of TikTok's U.S. business in return for keeping the app alive and warned that he could impose tariffs on China if Beijing failed to approve a U.S. deal with TikTok. The executive order capped 48 hours of legal maneu
5-min read - PoliticsYahoo Finance
Trump unleashes a wave of first-day orders. Here's what matters for investors.
Donald Trump unveiled historic actions just hours after he was sworn in, with a wave of executive orders that included many areas of interest to investors and businesses.
7-min read - NewsCNN
Hamas gave the three hostages ‘gift bags’ upon their release. This is what was inside
When Hamas’ military wing, the Qassam Brigades, released its propaganda video of three Israeli hostages being released Sunday night, there was a striking detail.
3-min read - NewsYahoo News Singapore
Pritam Singh says Workers' Party gearing up for GE2025 with enhanced candidate screening; Tharman, Wong congratulate Trump on his second term: Singapore live news
The Workers’ Party (WP) is taking steps to enhance candidate screening for GE2025 as Tharman and Wong express confidence in Trump’s leadership. Plus some of the biggest and fascinating news in Singapore and beyond.
2-min read - BusinessBloomberg
Singapore dollar set to weaken as MAS pivot comes into focus
Singapore’s currency weakness is likely to endure amid expectations that its central bank pivots to easing and US tariffs ripple through the global economy.
4-min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
Trump sworn in as 47th president as US braces for a new era of disruption and division
Trump promises a blitz of executive orders, radical shake-up of the global order and ‘revolution of common sense’
7-min read - PoliticsThe Independent
Elon Musk accused of giving ‘Nazi salute’ at Trump inauguration celebration
The world’s richest man drew a ton of attention over an ill-advised ‘salute’ he did on stage, with many likening it to a Nazi gesture
7-min read - LifestyleMoneySmart
Chinese New Year Goodies & Snacks 2025 Price Guide: Pineapple Tarts, Kueh Lapis, Love Letters & More
Chinese New Year (CNY) is when we tell ourselves that it’s ok to eat more and indulge because those extra calories from all the massive meals are totally worth it...
7-min read - NewsYahoo News Singapore
CPF’s Special Account closure boosts retirement payouts for seniors: Singapore live news
CPF announces Special Account closure for members aged 55 and above. Plus some of the biggest and fascinating news in Singapore and beyond.
2-min read - PoliticsReuters
Trump promises 'brand new day,' harsh immigration limits at pre-inauguration victory rally
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Donald Trump told thousands of roaring supporters he would impose severe limits on immigration on his first day in office, vowing to swiftly fulfill the central promise of his presidential campaign on Sunday at a rally inside a packed Washington arena a day before he returns to power. Trump repeated his campaign pledge to launch the largest deportation effort in U.S. history, which would remove millions of immigrants. The rally resembled the free-wheeling campaign speeche
5-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
TikTok says 'in the process of restoring service' after going dark in US, citing Trump 'clarity'
TikTok said Sunday it was beginning to restore service for US users after going dark overnight following a new law that effectively banned the app.
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‘Everybody is crying’: Israelis rejoice as 3 hostages returned after more than 470 days in Gaza
Carrying her small daughter, an Israeli mother stood amid a crowd of people next to the helipad of the Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv, which on Sunday received the three former hostages released in a ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas.
4-min read - LifestyleMoneySmart
Best bak kwa in Singapore: Prices for Chinese New Year 2025
Unfortunately, buying bak kwa might cost you a little extra this year because of the GST hike and rising inflation.
17-min read - LifestyleMoneySmart
CNY reunion dinner: Best value for money set meals for 2025
It's not Chinese New Year without good food and nosy relatives but it doesn't always have to be an overly expensive affair.
18-min read - BusinessMoneySmart
Best savings accounts in Singapore with the highest interest rates
Savings accounts have a simple premise, but often come with complex mechanisms for you to earn bonus interest. When you open a savings account with a bank, you deposit money...
44-min read - BusinessMoneySmart
CPF guide 2025: Contribution rates, ceilings, retirement sum and more
These are some of the changes to CPF we can expect in 2025.
22-min read - BusinessMoneySmart
8 best personal loans in Singapore with lowest interest rates
If you're looking for a personal loan, know which ones offer the least in terms of interest charges.
30-min read - NewsReuters
China's Lunar New Year travel rush: World's biggest annual migration
The Lunar New Year travel rush, known as Chunyun in Chinese, is often seen as a barometer for China's economic health and a pressure test for its vast transportation system.
2-min read - Businessohmyhome
The ultimate guide to sell your HDB resale flat in 2025
Follow this guide to maximise your profit when you sell your HDB resale flat in 2025.
15-min read - BusinessMoneySmart
Li Chun 2025: The most auspicious date and time to deposit money
Signifying the start of spring, Li Chun is supposedly an auspicious day for you to deposit money.
9-min read - LifestyleMoneySmart
CNY 2025 hong bao guide: Rates, where to get notes and more
Whether you're a semi-seasoned hong bao giver or this Year of the Snake is your first time giving them out as a newlywed couple, you don't want to hiss out on this guide.
10-min read - BusinessSETHLUI.COM
FairPrice freezes price for popular CNY grocery items at all outlets
According to FairPrice Group (FPG), this promotion will run until 12 Feb, which marks the end of Chinese New Year.
2-min read - LifestyleSETHLUI.COM
Chinese New Year 2025: 11 best catered feasts for the ultimate reunion dinner
We’ve put together a list of some of the best options to cater a reunion dinner that will impress your entire family.
20-min read - LifestyleSETHLUI.COM
Skip these markets & hawker centres slated for spring cleaning in Jan 2025
With Chinese New Year approaching, it seems to be a chill and slow month for cleaning, with only 9 places involved – a stark contrast to the 67 in December.
2-min read - BusinessSETHLUI.COM
11 honest durian stores to get the perfect durian fix
Wherever you are, you can rest assured that there are at least these 11 honest durian sellers in Singapore that will deliver quality fruits to you.
7-min read - NewsSETHLUI.COM
A round-up of hawker stalls that closed permanently in 2024
Here is a round-up of a few of the hawker stalls that shuttered their doors for the last time in 2024.
4-min read - LifestyleSETHLUI.COM
Chinese New Year 2025: 10 best festive snacks in Singapore you must have
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16-min read - LifestyleSETHLUI.COM
CNY 2025: 10 best places to get festive goodies in JB
Here’s our curated list of the top 10 spots in JB to score the best festive goodies.
12-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
A 25% Trump tariff on China would be a 'pressure point', warns Ralph Lauren CEO
Ralph Lauren CEO Patrice Louvet says his company has worked hard to exit China amid tariff concerns.
2-min read - NewsStoryful
VideoMass Same-Sex Marriages Take Place at Bangkok Shopping Mall After Landmark Law Comes Into Effect
A number of same-sex couples married in a mass ceremony held at a Bangkok shopping mall, as a law legalizing same-sex marriage came into effect on Thursday, January 23.The landmark law made Thailand the first Southeast Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage and the third in Asia after Taiwan and Nepal.The Daily News reported that thousands of couples across Thailand had registered for marriage by Thursday afternoon.Footage by Siam Paragon shows couples posing for photos, holding their marri
- PoliticsStoryful
Video'This Is Incredible': JD Vance Visits Oval Office For the First Time
US Vice President JD Vance described his first visit to the Oval Office in the White House in Washington, DC as “incredible” on Tuesday, January 21, footage filmed by US House Speaker Mike Johnson shows.“As we gathered for our meeting at the White House yesterday, JD Vance mentioned to us that he had never before visited the Oval Office. I told him and President Trump that I had to capture the moment on video,” Johnson wrote in his post on X.“Only in America can a hardworking young man from Appa
- BusinessTechCrunch
Microsoft’s relationship with OpenAI cracked when it hired Mustafa Suleyman, rival Marc Benioff says
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff was literally chuckling when talking to CNBC from Davos about the new rift in Microsoft’s relationship with OpenAI. As part of OpenAI’s plans to team up with SoftBank and Oracle on a $500 billion data center project called Stargate, Microsoft is no longer the exclusive cloud provider for OpenAI.
2-min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Rent-to-own startup Divvy Homes selling to Brookfield for about $1 billion
After a turbulent few years for companies operating in the real estate market, Divvy Homes announced Wednesday that it is getting acquired by a division of Brookfield Properties for "a total consideration" of about $1 billion. The outcome may not be the fire sale as previously described in other reports, although it is less than the $2.3 billion that Divvy was last publicly valued at in 2021. The company ran into some hiccups when mortgage interest rates began to surge in 2022, conducting thre
1-min read - SportYahoo Sports
Patrick Mahomes acknowledges sideline flop in Chiefs-Texans game: 'I probably shouldn't have done that'
Mahomes downplayed complaints that the Chiefs are getting favorable treatment from officials.
5-min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Zombie nuclear reactors could be revived thanks to AI data center demand
A South Carolina utility wants to restart construction on a power plant that was mothballed eight years ago after running over budget and pushing an iconic American company into bankruptcy. Hoping to capitalize on the data center power boom, state-owned utility Santee Cooper is looking for partners to help finance and complete the two reactors at the Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Power Station, the Wall Street Journal reports. Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Power Station is a single reactor power plant.
2-min read - SportYahoo Sports
Kings' Malik Monk has dunk bounce out off his own head in wild blunder vs. Warriors
“Sometimes when you use your head, it doesn’t quite work out."
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