Singapore
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Singapore Tech CEO Charged with Laundering S$38 Million in Nvidia Chip Fraud Probe
Alan Wei Zhaolun, CEO of Aperia Group, faces new money laundering charges linked to a S$55 million property purchase and an alleged Nvidia chip export fraud scheme.
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TikTok Scales Back Trust and Safety Teams in Singapore Amid Global Restructuring
TikTok has initiated a second round of layoffs in Singapore within its trust and safety division, signaling a strategic shift toward AI-led moderation hubs.
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Owner of Eminent Frog Porridge Charged in S$3.8 Million Tax Evasion Case
The owner of the popular Singaporean dining spot faces 30 charges for alleged tax evasion and money laundering involving S$3.8 million in unpaid taxes.
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From Singaporean Curry to Silicon Valley Noodles: The Evolution of Asian Comfort Food
Street food traditions in Singapore and California are finding new life through specialized techniques, from clay-pot fish curries to late-night Hunan rice noodles.
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Singapore Traffic Police Officer Jailed for Leaking Data to Friend
A Singaporean traffic police officer was sentenced to 16 months in jail for leaking private data to a friend who used it to threaten his ex-girlfriend.
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46-Year-Old Woman Arrested Following Deliberate HDB Fire in Sembawang
A 46-year-old woman was arrested for mischief by fire after a blaze at a Sembawang HDB flat on June 30, amid rising concerns over residential fire safety.
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Tampines sees surge in police activity: Assault case and search for missing brothers
Singapore authorities are investigating an airsoft gun assault in Tampines while simultaneously searching for two missing brothers last seen on June 29.
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Singapore HDB Households Face Utility Bill Hike Amid July Rebate Disbursement
Over 1 million Singaporean households receive U-Save rebates in July as electricity tariffs surge by 17% due to rising global natural gas costs.
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Malaysia Tables Safety Bill for Johor-Singapore Commuters Amid Election Pressure
Malaysia is introducing a social security bill to protect cross-border workers on the Johor Causeway, addressing a weekly fatality rate ahead of state elections.
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Two Hospitalized After Ammonia Leak at Jurong Cold Storage Facility
Two people were hospitalized following an ammonia leak at Jurong Marine Cold Storage in Singapore, prompting evacuations of three nearby buildings.
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Pritam Singh retains Workers’ Party leadership following special vote
Pritam Singh has secured a mandate to remain secretary-general of Singapore’s Workers’ Party after surviving a internal no-confidence vote by party cadres.
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Singapore Authorities Seize 111 Devices in Targeted Active Mobility Crackdown
Singapore authorities seized 111 mobility devices following a nine-day joint operation targeting illegal modifications and non-compliant rider behavior.
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Malaysian man jailed after failing to execute scams for Cambodian syndicate
A Malaysian man was sentenced to over 16 months in jail for joining a Cambodian syndicate that defrauded Singaporeans of $52.5 million.
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Ang Mo Kio Real Estate Market: Balancing Centrality and Affordability
An analysis of Ang Mo Kio’s standing in Singapore’s 2026 HDB resale market, highlighting its unique position as a central mature estate for prospective homeowners.
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Director Sentenced, Firm Fined Following Fatal 2021 Tuas Industrial Explosion
A Singaporean company director has been sentenced to 18 months in jail and his firm fined S$500,000 for safety lapses that caused a 2021 explosion, killing three workers.