Man accused of defrauding banks of over $2 million using stolen Singpass accounts
Goh Woon Tik, 36, has been charged with defrauding banks of over $2 million by exploiting stolen Singpass accounts.
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Health Minister Ong Ye Kung has indicated that while the immediate risk of mpox to Singapore remains low, the city-state's global flight connections make it a likely candidate for future cases.
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The new campus, accessible via the Punggol Coast MRT and Teck Lee LRT stations, is designed to be open and engaging. Its ground floor spaces will be open to the public, and the university plans to host various events to foster community interaction. One key initiative is the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP), which will offer numerous opportunities for local students and residents to engage with SIT’s academic community.
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The IWSP, which requires students to engage in eight-month to year-long internships, was initially met with skepticism regarding the feasibility of such extended placements. However, SIT's strategic approach has proven successful. The program now boasts participation from prestigious firms such as Deloitte, PwC, Siemens, Accenture, and key government-linked organizations including SMRT and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore.
Resilient Singapore stocks offering robust dividends amid economic uncertainty
CSE Global (SGX: 544), a systems integrator specializing in electrification, communications, and automation solutions, has also demonstrated financial robustness. Operating across 16 countries with 58 offices and over 2,000 employees, CSE Global reported a notable 22.8% increase in revenue for 1H 2024, reaching S$428.9 million. The company has consistently paid out S$0.0275 per share annually over the past five years, reflecting its commitment to returning value to shareholders.
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Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam addressed the complexities of managing protests, noting that while they often begin with genuine causes, they can quickly be “hijacked” by those seeking to incite violence.
Cordlife loses key accreditation amid financial struggles
Cordlife's AABB accreditation, held for 18 years, was a cornerstone of its reputation for high standards in cord blood banking.
Singapore tops global rankings for safe drinking water, Yale report finds
According to the EPI, Singapore stands out for its universal access to safe sanitation and its advanced approach to wastewater treatment and reuse. The report emphasizes that the Singaporean government has successfully integrated wastewater recycling into its broader socioeconomic development and water security strategies. This integration has solidified Singapore’s leadership in ensuring safe drinking water, reflecting a score of 99.9 on the EPI scale—a near-perfect rating that underscores the nation's commitment to public health.
Joint Hong Kong-Singapore operation with Interpol leads to major arrests in money laundering case
A 23-year-old Singaporean was among eight individuals arrested in Hong Kong for their involvement in a transnational money laundering syndicate.
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