Tag: Singapore
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Singapore Launches Digital Defence Hub to Guard Critical Infrastructure
Singapore strengthens its digital shield with a new defence hub Singapore has established the Digital Defence Hub (DDH) within the Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT) to tackle cyber threats targeting the nation’s critical infrastructure. The move signals a strategic shift toward a whole-of-government approach to cybersecurity, focusing on sophisticated cyber threat actors and advanced…
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Singapore Launches Digital Defence Hub to Shield Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Threats
Singapore inaugurates a Digital Defence Hub to safeguard critical systems Singapore has formed a Digital Defence Hub (DDH) within the Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT) of the Ministry of Defence. The new unit is charged with delivering advanced cybersecurity services and capabilities to the entire government, focusing on countering sophisticated cyber threat actors known…
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Tragic Fall at Jewel Changi Airport: Woman Dies After Incident
Overview of the incident In what authorities described as a fatal incident, a 56-year-old woman died after reportedly falling from a height at Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore on the afternoon of October 16. The event occurred at about 1:55 pm at 78 Airport Boulevard, prompting a rapid response from police and the Singapore Civil…
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Singapore’s Role in Cambodian Pig-Buting Scam Ring Under Scrutiny: Chen Zhi’s Transnational Network
Overview: A Singapore Connection in a Global Scam Ring Singapore has found itself at the center of a multinational money‑laundering investigation that links a Cambodian criminal network to high-profile financial players in Southeast Asia. U.S. prosecutors have charged Chen Zhi, the chairman of the Prince Holding Group, with running a vast criminal operation that used…
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Tragic Fall at Jewel Changi Airport: Investigation Underway
Overview of the incident A 56-year-old woman died on the afternoon of October 16 following a fall from height at Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore. Authorities said she was pronounced dead after being taken in an unconscious state to Changi General Hospital. Police investigations are ongoing as investigators examine the sequence of events and determine the…
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Singapore and Cambodia Pig-Butchering Scam Ring Ties Surface in US Sanctions Probe
Overview: A Transnational Criminal Network under Scrutiny The United States on Tuesday sanctioned Chen Zhi, the chairman of the Chinese property and investment conglomerate Prince Holding Group, and several of his associates amid allegations that they played pivotal roles in a sprawling “pig butchering” scam operation. The scheme, which has attracted attention for its use…
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Woman Dies After Falling at Jewel Changi Airport
Tragic incident at Jewel Changi Airport A 56-year-old woman died after an incident at Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore on the afternoon of October 16. Police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they received a call for assistance at about 1:55 pm, at 78 Airport Boulevard. The woman was rushed to Changi General…
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Singapore Ties to Cambodian Pig-Butchering Scam Ring Under Spotlight
Unraveling a Transnational Scam Network Singapore is suddenly in the spotlight as U.S. prosecutors reveal ties between a Cambodian criminal ring and a family office operating in the city-state. The allegations center on a vast online investment scam infrastructure—often described as a pig-butchering scheme—that allegedly laundered billions of dollars using cryptocurrency. At the heart of…
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MOE Boosts Financial Aid and Transport Subsidies to Help More Singaporean Students
Overview: More students to benefit from MOE financial assistance Singapore’s Ministry of Education (MOE) announced a series of enhancements to its financial assistance schemes and transport subsidies, effective mainly from 2026. The changes aim to widen access to education for lower- and middle-income households and to ease education-related costs for families supporting students in government,…
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CASE Reports 53 Complaints Against DNA Brands and Other Singapore News Highlights
CASE Records 53 Complaints Against DNA Brands Over Unfair Beauty Practices Singapore’s Consumers Association (CASE) has disclosed that 53 complaints were lodged against DNA Brands between 1 August 2024 and 14 October 2025. The allegations center on misleading pricing, pressure tactics, and the sale of costly beauty packages that many customers felt were excessive for…