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Singapore, Indonesia operationalise local currency transaction framework

A key feature of the framework include the promotion of direct quotations between the rupiah and Singapore dollar.
A key feature of the framework include the promotion of direct quotations between the rupiah and Singapore dollar.

Chinatown pottery studio MIT Artspace shutters abruptly; customers left without art pieces

Singapore to send police team, humanitarian supplies to aid Nepal flood relief efforts: MFA

People salvage belongings from their home following flash floods in Nepal’s Nuwakot district.
People salvage belongings from their home following flash floods in Nepal’s Nuwakot district.

Radiant World’s senior China trader quits as pressure builds

Radiant World’s China departure marks the most high-profile exit since Bloomberg first reported in late July that several major commodity traders had moved to cut ties with the iron ore trading firm.
Radiant World’s China departure marks the most high-profile exit since Bloomberg first reported in late July that several major commodity traders had moved to cut ties with the iron ore trading firm.

Over 111,000 pet cats licensed since start of new ownership rules; transition period ends on Aug 31

It will be an offence to keep unlicenced pet cats from Sept 1.
It will be an offence to keep unlicenced pet cats from Sept 1.

Law Ministry to impose 3-day cooling-off period for loans taken from licensed moneylenders

During the cooling-off period, borrowers will be allowed to cancel a loan at reduced cost.
During the cooling-off period, borrowers will be allowed to cancel a loan at reduced cost.

Mega projects in Singapore’s road map could unlock multi-decade investment story: OCBC

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s National Day Rally speech on Aug 23 laid out a broad roadmap for Singapore’s next phase of development.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s National Day Rally speech on Aug 23 laid out a broad roadmap for Singapore’s next phase of development.

STI at 60: The index that grew with Singapore

The STI’s diamond jubilee is more than a corporate milestone — it’s a reminder of how Singapore’s corporate champions have grown alongside the nation.
The STI’s diamond jubilee is more than a corporate milestone — it’s a reminder of how Singapore’s corporate champions have grown alongside the nation.

SingLit 101

Munsyi Abdullah’s Hikayat Abdullah a rare eyewitness account of 19th-century Singapore

The Hikayat Abdullah is available at the Lee Kong Chian Reference Library.
The Hikayat Abdullah is available at the Lee Kong Chian Reference Library.

$3b money laundering case: Luxury properties, handbags and jewellery up for auction

Some of the listed branded handbags, watches and jewellery that will be sold through a series of timed, online-only auctions planned by local auction house Hotlotz.
Some of the listed branded handbags, watches and jewellery that will be sold through a series of timed, online-only auctions planned by local auction house Hotlotz.

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