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Father-son feud at billionaire Kwek family's CDL named among Singapore's pivotal corporate events this year

Father-son feud at billionaire Kwek family's CDL named among Singapore's pivotal corporate events this year

The boardroom dispute between Singapore’s second richest man Kwek Leng Beng and his son Sherman at their City Developments Limited has been listed among the significant corporate events and scandals that shook the city-state in 2025.
Singapore among world's most expensive cities for tourists: Time Out

Singapore among world's most expensive cities for tourists: Time Out

Singapore to punish scammers with up to 24 strokes of the cane from Dec 30

Singapore to punish scammers with up to 24 strokes of the cane from Dec 30

Louis Vuitton files trademark lawsuit against Singapore’s ValueMax Retail

Louis Vuitton files trademark lawsuit against Singapore’s ValueMax Retail

Luxury brand Louis Vuitton has sued ValueMax Retail, a Singapore-based seller of pre-owned jewelry and gold, accusing the firm of trademark infringements and passing off.
December 18, 2025 | 03:06 pm PT
Singapore beats Tokyo as second most searched Asian destination by Vietnam travelers for Tet

Singapore beats Tokyo as second most searched Asian destination by Vietnam travelers for Tet

Singapore has surpassed Tokyo to become the second most searched Asian destination after Bangkok by travelers in Vietnam during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, according to online platform Agoda.
December 17, 2025 | 02:45 pm PT
CDL of Singapore’s 2nd richest billionaire Kwek Leng Beng sells Sentosa Cove’s only mall for over $75M

CDL of Singapore’s 2nd richest billionaire Kwek Leng Beng sells Sentosa Cove’s only mall for over $75M

City Developments Limited, controlled by Singapore’s second-richest man Kwek Leng Beng, has signed a deal to sell Quayside Isle, the only commercial site at the exclusive Sentosa Cove enclave, for S$97.3 million (US$75.4 million).
December 16, 2025 | 07:17 pm PT
Which country has won the most SEA Games gold medals in men's football?

Which country has won the most SEA Games gold medals in men's football?

No men's football team have won more SEA Games gold medals than this one, but they also lost advantages when the Games lowered the age limit of players to under 22.
December 16, 2025 | 05:51 pm PT
Why are fewer Singaporeans flocking to Malaysia's Johor for this year-end holiday?

Why are fewer Singaporeans flocking to Malaysia's Johor for this year-end holiday?

Business owners in Malaysia’s Johor Bahru, which borders Singapore, have blamed the ringgit's strengthening and rainy weather for the steep decline in customers coming from the city-state for the usually busy year-end holiday.
December 15, 2025 | 01:11 am PT
Over 500 people queue for 1,200 kg of free durians in Singapore

Over 500 people queue for 1,200 kg of free durians in Singapore

A durian stall in Singapore gave away 1,200 kilograms of the fruit to seniors, drawing a line of more than 500 people, with some reportedly waiting for over three hours.
December 11, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
SEA Games Day 2: Vietnam wins 10 gold medals in athletics, gymnastics, martial arts and swimming

SEA Games Day 2: Vietnam wins 10 gold medals in athletics, gymnastics, martial arts and swimming

Vietnamese competitors won 10 more gold medals on the second official competition day of the 33rd SEA Games on Thursday in athletics, karate, taekwondo, ju jit-su, gymnastics and swimming.
December 10, 2025 | 06:59 pm PT
Singapore ranks 3rd in Asia-Pacific for billionaire wealth

Singapore ranks 3rd in Asia-Pacific for billionaire wealth

Singapore has 55 billionaires, who boast a combined wealth of US$258.8 billion in 2025, the third highest figure in the Asia-Pacific region, a new report has found.
December 8, 2025 | 12:04 am PT
Flexible drop-off rule for Singapore-Malaysia cross-border taxis welcomed by passengers, drivers, but raises pricing concerns

Flexible drop-off rule for Singapore-Malaysia cross-border taxis welcomed by passengers, drivers, but raises pricing concerns

Taxi drivers and passengers in Singapore and Malaysia have responded favorably to the recently announced flexible drop-off rule for cross-border services, though some have expressed concerns about prices.
December 7, 2025 | 11:17 pm PT
8 companies blacklisted for involvement in Singapore’s largest money laundering case

8 companies blacklisted for involvement in Singapore’s largest money laundering case

Eight Singapore-based companies have been blacklisted and barred from conducting business due to their links to two fugitives who allegedly played central roles in a US$2.3 billion money laundering case.
December 4, 2025 | 07:38 pm PT
Singapore's super-rich Chinese embrace low-key luxury amid heightened wealth scrutiny

Singapore's super-rich Chinese embrace low-key luxury amid heightened wealth scrutiny

Mainland Chinese in Singapore are more discreet about their wealth as asset scrutiny from authorities on both sides intensifies, weighing on luxury sales from Bentley cars to private jets.
December 4, 2025 | 06:59 pm PT
Rich Singaporeans lead local luxury home purchases worth $3.9M or more

Rich Singaporeans lead local luxury home purchases worth $3.9M or more

Singapore citizens accounted for 76% of purchases of landed and non-landed homes priced at S$5 million (US$3.86 million) or more in the city-state’s core central region in the third quarter of 2025.
December 4, 2025 | 03:50 pm PT
Which Southeast Asian countries allow their currencies to be used interchangeably?

Which Southeast Asian countries allow their currencies to be used interchangeably?

An agreement established in 1967 allows the currencies of these countries to be exchanged at par, or a 1:1 ratio.
December 4, 2025 | 03:44 pm PT
Customer losses from Singapore massage parlor Wan Yang’s sudden closure surge to nearly $700,000

Customer losses from Singapore massage parlor Wan Yang’s sudden closure surge to nearly $700,000

Customers of massage and foot reflexology chain Wan Yang, which abruptly shuttered all its outlets in Singapore last week, have reported losses of more than S$904,000 (US$698,000) in unused prepaid packages.
December 3, 2025 | 04:06 am PT
CDL of Singapore’s 2nd richest billionaire Kwek Leng Beng acquires Holiday Inn London hotel for $370M

CDL of Singapore’s 2nd richest billionaire Kwek Leng Beng acquires Holiday Inn London hotel for $370M

A unit of Singapore’s second-richest man Kwek Leng Beng's City Developments has purchased the Holiday Inn London - Kensington High Street in Central London for £280 million (US$370.4 million).
December 2, 2025 | 11:28 pm PT
World's best airport Changi blames staff mistakes for slow baggage handling

World's best airport Changi blames staff mistakes for slow baggage handling

A Changi Airport official has pledged to improve baggage operations and ensure a smooth experience for all travelers, following a recent complaint from a tourist about slow baggage handling at the airport.
December 2, 2025 | 08:21 pm PT
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