Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)

Singapore’s Central Bank Holds Firm on Monetary Policy Amid Global Easing Trends

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) held its monetary settings steady, reflecting the nation's steady economic performance in the third quarter of 2024. As economies worldwide are adopting more relaxed monetary policies in response to cooling inflation, Singapore's decision to...
Subramanian Iswaran, Singapore

Singapore’s ex-Minister Subramanian Iswaran Sentenced to 12 Months in High-Profile Corruption Case

Singapore's image of incorruptibility, Subramanian Iswaran, a senior cabinet minister, was sentenced to 12 months in prison for accepting gifts valued at over S$403,000 (US$311,882; £234,586) and obstructing the course of justice. The 62-year-old, once seen as a stalwart of...
Singapore Army

Colt IAR Light Machine Guns to Equip Singapore Army, Bolstering Combat Readiness

The Singapore Army is set to complete a significant transition to a new light machine gun by the end of July. According to an announcement by the country’s Ministry of Defence, all active combat and support units will be equipped...
Cambodia

Singapore’s Seamless Succession: Lessons for Cambodia’s Political Quagmire

Singapore is providing a vivid example of what Cambodia could potentially achieve. The recent appointment of Lawrence Wong as Prime Minister marks a significant shift, with Wong taking over from Lee Hsien Loong, who had been in power for two...
Singapore Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam

Singapore’s Commitment to Peace Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict: Insights from Shanmugam

Singapore's Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam has emphasized the need to maintain racial and religious peace in the country amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. He expressed concerns that the ongoing conflict, which began on 7...
Singapore

Singapore’s Dominant Investor Interest in Japan’s Lucrative Real Estate Market Amidst Weak Yen and Low Rates

Foreign investors are returning to Japan's property market due to the weak yen and economic recovery in the logistics and hospitality sectors, according to a report from Knight Frank LLP. Singapore topped the list with nearly $3 billion spent from...
Asia Clean Energy Transition

Asia’s Clean Energy Transition: Overcoming Oil Dependency & Funding Challenges

Asia, a region known for its urbanization and industrialization, has long relied on fossil fuels, particularly oil, for economic growth. However, the global climate crisis has highlighted the need for sustainable energy sources. Asia is at a crossroads in transitioning...
The Money Laundering Scandal: Unraveling the Global Web of Illicit Finance

Singapore Police Unearth Additional Assets in Money Laundering Probe

Singapore The Singapore Police Force has uncovered additional assets linked to a money laundering syndicate, a significant development in an ongoing investigation. The operation, which has been ongoing for several months, initially focused on a suspected money laundering syndicate operating...
Singapore

Singapore’s $1.3B Probe Unveils Chinese Criminals’ Purchased Passports

Singapore Singaporean authorities have uncovered a vast criminal network involving Chinese criminals who purchased passports to evade law enforcement and conduct illegal activities on an international scale. The investigation, which has cost the city-state an estimated $1.3 billion, has sent...
ASEAN.

Strengthening Intra-ASEAN Ties for Regional Growth

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is focusing on strengthening its intra-regional ties to promote stability, prosperity, and resilience in a rapidly changing global landscape. As regional dynamics evolve, the need for ASEAN member nations to strengthen cooperation within...
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