Posts by Swedan Margen
Singapore: 68-Year-Old Driver Arrested Following Woman’s Death in Accident Near Kallang MRT Station
An 85-year-old female pedestrian died in an accident involving a Comfort taxi near Kallang MRT station on Tuesday, June 10. The police arrested the 68-year-old male taxi driver for careless driving causing death following the accident on Wednesday, June 11. The police said that they were informed about the accident in Lorong 1 Geylang towards…
Read MoreInvestor rush for India exposure revs up block deals, IPOs
[NEW DELHI] India’s market for share sales is warming up after several dull months, as companies and shareholders cash in on a buoyant stock market. The South Asian nation saw US$6.4 billion raised through share sales in May, the highest monthly total since December 2024, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Block trades worth US$5…
Read MoreUtah Has Found the Right Middle Ground on Artificial Intelligence
We don’t have to choose between innovation and safety. With the right structure, we can have both. Source link
Read MoreDeutsche Bank’s deal-making business weaker than expected, CEO says
He says deals will be delayed, not cancelled, on the back of the US’ tariff policies Published Thu, Jun 12, 2025 · 05:59 PM [FRANKFURT] Deutsche Bank’s origination and advisory business is not as strong as the German bank had expected, with companies postponing decisions due to the US’ tariff policies, the bank’s chief executive…
Read MoreAir India Crash: London-Bound Flight with 242 Onboard Crashes Moments after Takeoff from Ahmedabad after Captain Sent Mayday Call [WATCH]
![Air India Crash: London-Bound Flight with 242 Onboard Crashes Moments after Takeoff from Ahmedabad after Captain Sent Mayday Call [WATCH]](https://i2.wp.com/data.ibtimes.sg/en/full/82053/air-india-crash.jpg?w=1024&resize=1024,1024&ssl=1 "Air India Crash: London-Bound Flight with 242 Onboard Crashes Moments after Takeoff from Ahmedabad after Captain Sent Mayday Call [WATCH]")
An Air India flight heading to London Gatwick with 242 passengers and crew members on board crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad Airport in Gujarat, a state in northwestern India. Air India Flight 171—a Boeing 787 Dreamliner—plummeted back to the ground in the Meghani area of Ahmedabad just minutes after takeoff. Chilling photos and…
Read MoreMAS orders unlicensed crypto exchanges to weigh exit
[SINGAPORE] A final warning from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has prompted major crypto exchanges operating in the country without a permit to plan for a hasty exit. Bitget and Bybit – top-10 exchange operators by volume with a presence in Singapore but no local licence – plan to reorganise their teams, according to…
Read MoreMAS order prompts unlicensed crypto exchanges to plan exit
[SINGAPORE] A final warning from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has prompted major crypto exchanges operating in the country without a permit to plan for a hasty exit. Bitget and Bybit – top-10 exchange operators by volume with a presence in Singapore but no local licence – plan to reorganise their teams, according to…
Read MoreSingapore needs to embrace Bitcoin to maintain status as financial hub: Jeremy Tan
[SINGAPORE] Singapore needs to welcome Bitcoin-related businesses to maintain its status as a global financial hub, said retired businessman Jeremy Tan at an event on Wednesday (Jun 11). The 34-year-old rose to prominence last month during the general election as one of just two independent candidates, pulling in 36.16 per cent of the votes in…
Read MoreTencent said to study deal for US$15 billion game developer Nexon
[BEIJING] Tencent Holdings is studying a potential deal for Nexon, as the Chinese Internet giant looks for ways to bolster its lucrative gaming operations, people with knowledge of the matter said. Shenzhen-based Tencent has reached out to the family of Nexon’s late founder Kim Jung-ju to discuss the possibility of an acquisition, the people said,…
Read MoreAnt unit to seek stablecoin permits in Hong Kong, Singapore: sources
[HONG KONG] Jack Ma-backed Ant Group’s international unit is planning to apply for stablecoin licences in Singapore and Hong Kong, according to people familiar with the matter. Singapore-based Ant International will apply for the stablecoin issuer’s licence in Hong Kong as soon as the city’s Stablecoins Ordinance goes into effect in August, the people…
Read MoreSGX securities turnover rises 1% in May, volume down 18%
[SINGAPORE] The total securities market turnover value on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) edged up 1 per cent year on year to S$26.9 billion, supported by institutional hedging activity and continued demand for safe-haven and dividend-yielding stocks. The securities daily average value rose 6 per cent on year to about S$1.3 billion. May’s total market turnover…
Read MoreB: MY BOYZ: SBS New Boy Group Survival Show Preview and Spoilers
SBS has a new musical survival show in the making, titled B: MY BOYZ. The boy group competition program will feature fierce competition among contestants. They do their best to become a part of the new musical band. They will take part in various challenges and showcase their singing skills to win the competition. With…
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