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Police to apply to distribute $1.5m in seized assets to claimants in Genneva gold scam: Shanmugam

Genneva, a Singapore-registered investment firm, had sold gold bars under a buyback scheme between 2008 and 2012.
Genneva, a Singapore-registered investment firm, had sold gold bars under a buyback scheme between 2008 and 2012.

260 workers received $600,000 in salary relief after their firms were wound up

Companies that “wilfully do not pay salaries despite having the means to do so” will be investigated and face action for breaching employment laws when they wind up, warned Manpower Minister Tan See Leng.
Companies that “wilfully do not pay salaries despite having the means to do so” will be investigated and face action for breaching employment laws when they wind up, warned Manpower Minister Tan See Leng.

Singapore’s revised 2035 farming goals ‘balance ambition and pragmatism’ amid challenges: Zaqy

In November 2025, the Government dropped the “30 by 30” target after a year-long review amid headwinds confronting the local agritech sector, from farm closures to production declines.
In November 2025, the Government dropped the “30 by 30” target after a year-long review amid headwinds confronting the local agritech sector, from farm closures to production declines.

Students need not own or use mobile phones, parents can call schools during emergencies: Jasmin Lau

Stricter phone use guidelines in Singapore schools took effect in January.
Stricter phone use guidelines in Singapore schools took effect in January.

New membership structure for National Council of Social Service among changes to Act

Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli said that social needs have become increasingly complex, and the broader ecosystem supporting social services has expanded.
Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli said that social needs have become increasingly complex, and the broader ecosystem supporting social services has expanded.

Local Qualifying Salary for S’porean workers to be refined in upcoming Budget: Tan See Leng

The LQS was last raised in 2024 from $1,400 to $1,600.
The LQS was last raised in 2024 from $1,400 to $1,600.

Competition watchdog CCS will step in if consumer welfare is compromised: Low Yen Ling

This follows the acquisition of Clementi Mall by an entity linked to Zhao Zhichao of The Elegant Group, which also owns the nearby Grantral Mall@Clementi.
This follows the acquisition of Clementi Mall by an entity linked to Zhao Zhichao of The Elegant Group, which also owns the nearby Grantral Mall@Clementi.

Some 1,200 people, 50 companies have bank, telco and Singpass access restricted over scams

Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam said those under investigation will be subject to the restrictions until their case outcome is determined.
Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam said those under investigation will be subject to the restrictions until their case outcome is determined.

Competition watchdog not yet notified of Clementi Mall sale, potential CapitaLand-Mapletree merger

An entity linked to Mr Zhao Zhichao of property firm Elegant Group is believed to have purchased The Clementi Mall in a deal worth $809 million.
An entity linked to Mr Zhao Zhichao of property firm Elegant Group is believed to have purchased The Clementi Mall in a deal worth $809 million.

Govt expects media to uphold journalism standards: Josephine Teo

Pasir Ris-Changi GRC MP Valerie Lee had expressed concern in a parliamentary question about online platform Stomp, which is run by SPH Media.
Pasir Ris-Changi GRC MP Valerie Lee had expressed concern in a parliamentary question about online platform Stomp, which is run by SPH Media.

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