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FTX crypto-crook Sam Bankman-Fried gets 25 years in prison: Could have been worse: Prosecutors wanted 110 years
theregister.com/2024/03/28/convicted_ftx_fraudster_sbf_sentenced/
UAE prince and Hong Kong, Xi’s policy shift, Singapore ‘Asia’s happiest country’ again: SCMP’s 7 highlights of the week
scmp.com/week-asia/article/3257162/uae-prince-and-hong-kong-xis-policy-shift-singapore-asias-happiest-country-again-scmps-7-highlights
China’s Charm Offensive Aims to to Win Back Wary Investors: Hello, this is Josh Xiao in Singapore.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-29/china-s-charm-offensive-aims-to-to-win-back-wary-investors
FTX fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison: SBF had asked for sentence of just 5 or 6 years. Prosecutors sought 40 to 50.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/03/ftx-fraudster-sam-bankman-fried-sentenced-to-25-years-in-prison/
Quick Glance: Sam Bankman-Fried's Verdict: 25-Year Prison Term - BBC News
- Sam Bankman-Fried received a 25-year prison sentence. Key details from the court hearing in New York were summarized, focusing on his defense lawyer's arguments and the judge's ruling.
- The judge criticized SBF's lack of remorse, noting that he had never expressed a word of regret for committing terrible crimes. Customers who lost money in the collapse reported experiencing nightmares.
- SBF admitted to making a series of poor decisions but claimed that customers could be reimbursed. The judge pointed out that the assertion that customers would be fully repaid through the bankruptcy process was misleading.
- The court hearing also included testimonies from customers who lost significant amounts of money, insights into SBF's background, and the reasons behind the collapse of his company FTX.
Singapore charges two ex-employees of Sembcorp Marine in Brazil graft case: Authorities in Singapore said they charged two former officials of Sembcorp Marine on ...
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Singer Bruno Mars to host Singapore tour afterparty at Marquee on April 6: The American pop star will perform three sold-out concerts at National Stadium on ...
straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/singer-bruno-mars-to-host-singapore-tour-afterparty-at-marquee-on-april-6
Record number of travellers clear Woodlands, Tuas checkpoints on March 28: The figure of 510,000 is a record for the most number of travellers using land ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/record-number-of-travellers-clear-woodlands-tuas-checkpoints-on-march-28
Singapore's Taylor Swift jackpot about more than exclusivity: Gary Ng is senior economist for Asia-Pacific thematic research at Natixis in Hong Kong and a ...
asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Singapore-s-Taylor-Swift-jackpot-about-more-than-exclusivity
21 motorcyclists arrested, 70 summonses issued in enforcement blitz near Woodlands Checkpoint
straitstimes.com/singapore/21-motorcyclists-arrested-70-summonses-issued-in-enforcement-blitz-near-woodlands-checkpoint
This is why parents go to great lengths to conquer PSLE. But what do their children say?
channelnewsasia.com/cna-insider/regardless-of-grades-psle-scoring-system-parents-pupils-tuition-4227551
Insurers could face losses of up to $4 billion after Baltimore bridge tragedy: Analysts say the Baltimore bridge collapse could be a record shipping insurance ...
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/03/28/baltimore-bridge-collapse-insurance-losses/73129244007/
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
UBS is cutting costs with an $8 billion asset sale to Apollo: The sale also marks the end of an agreement between Apollo and Credit Suisse over Atlas.
qz.com/ubs-apollo-asset-sale-8-billion-1851369051
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'Is this appropriate?' Tourist from China upset after 'humiliating' thumbs-down from MacRitchie TreeTop Walk security officer
asiaone.com/singapore/is-this-appropriate-tourist-china-upset-after-humiliating-thumbs-down-macritchie-treetop-walk-security-officer
Firefighters battle early morning blaze for 3 hours in Kranji: There were no reported injuries.
straitstimes.com/singapore/firefighters-battle-early-morning-blaze-for-3-hours-in-kranji
Will Corrective Work Orders be more effective if done as a family?: While Corrective Work Order (CWO) is a punishment, it may not act as a deterrent ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/litterbug-littering-cwo-why-dirty-toilet-coffeeshop-4227366
Poll: More Gen Z and boomers in Singapore buying into crypto: More young and also older Singaporeans are buying into cryptocurrencies as the market picks up ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/03/29/poll-more-gen-z-and-boomers-in-singapore-buying-into-crypto
Diplomacy with a twist: A few countries in Asia make friends with other nations by sharing their native flora and fauna.
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/living/2024/03/29/diplomacy-with-a-twist
Goh Meng Seng issued POFMA order over Facebook posts linking Lum Kok Seng with Iswaran and LTA
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/goh-meng-seng-issued-pofma-order-over-claims-lum-kok-seng-iswaran-lta-links-4226101
This small Southeast Asian country has 'engineered' a society that lives to 100 – here's how
cnbc.com/2024/03/27/singapore-has-engineered-a-society-that-lives-to-100-heres-how.html
Saving on rent? Malaysians working in Singapore caught rough sleeping on JB streets
asiaone.com/singapore/saving-rent-malaysians-working-singapore-caught-rough-sleeping-jb-streets
Singapore jails Chinese national 3 months, for selling fake Taylor Swift tickets, helping trio gatecrash concert
scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3257142/singapore-jails-chinese-national-3-months-selling-fake-taylor-swift-tickets-helping-trio-gatecrash
Singapore’s Race to Self-sufficiency in Malaysia Water Clash: Building tensions between Singapore and Malaysia over a water agreement are setting the two on a ...
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‘Fans are seeing the fight’, says Lions skipper Hariss Harun after draw and loss to China
straitstimes.com/sport/football/fans-are-seeing-the-fight-says-lions-skipper-hariss-harun-after-draw-loss-to-china
Scoot to step up number of flights to Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei from April 1: A spokesperson said the move aims to cater to demand and provide more travel options ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/scoot-to-step-up-number-of-flights-to-tokyo-seoul-taipei-from-april-1
Meet Henry Ng, possibly the last lion head maker in Singapore: Henry Ng has spent a lifetime dedicated to the craft of making lion dance lion heads by hand.
cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com/remarkable-living/lion-head-maker-henry-ng-singapore-244021
Singapore starts dual probes of Baltimore bridge collapse : SINGAPORE -- Singapore will launch dual investigations of the Baltimore bridge collapse ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Transportation/Singapore-starts-dual-probes-of-Baltimore-bridge-collapse
Singapore Adds New Corruption Charges to Case Against Former Minister: Ex-Transport Minister S. Iswaran has been charged with obtaining $14,000 in kickbacks ...
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More than 950,000 HDB households to receive U-Save and S&CC rebates in April: The rebates are part of the permanent GST Voucher (GSTV) scheme and the Assurance ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/more-than-950000-hdb-households-to-receive-u-save-and-scc-rebates-in-april
Singapore jails Myanmar helper who punched, bit 101-year-old woman for ‘no reason’, and taped her mouth to stop her screams
scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3257120/singapore-jails-myanmar-helper-who-punched-bit-101-year-old-woman-no-reason-and-taped-her-mouth-stop
A new Japanese restaurant tops 'Asia's 50 Best Restaurants' list: Tokyo's Sézanne topped this year's list, which included restaurants in 19 cities across the ...
cnbc.com/2024/03/28/what-are-the-best-restaurants-in-asia-here-the-top-50-for-2024-.html
Quick Glance: Innovative restaurant leads 'Top 50 Best Restaurants in Asia'
- The prestigious Sézanne in Tokyo is crowned the winner of the 'Top 50 Best Restaurants in Asia 2024'.
- In addition to the nine Japanese restaurants on the list, restaurants from the small city-state of Singapore also made the cut.
- With 11 restaurants on the list, China leads ahead of Singapore, with six in Hong Kong, four in Shanghai, and one in Macao recognized.
- The restaurants on the top 50 list are spread across 19 cities in Asia.
Japan's Kuraray plans Singapore plant for packaging that cuts food waste: TOKYO -- Japanese plastic maker Kuraray will construct a $410 million plant in ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Materials/Japan-s-Kuraray-plans-Singapore-plant-for-packaging-that-cuts-food-waste
Tax havens and worker exploitation: Baltimore bridge disaster gives glimpse into 'murky world' of shipping
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-28/ship-owner-in-baltimore-bridge-tragedy-vessel-banned-australia/103642216
Baltimore: Two dead recovered from water after bridge collapse in the USA: A container ship rammed into a highway bridge in the USA and caused it to collapse ...
welt.de/vermischtes/article250780792/Baltimore-Nach-Brueckeneinsturz-in-den-USA-zwei-Tote-aus-Wasser-geborgen.html
Positive signs early in Ogura's tenure, but much to do for new coach and Lions, say football observers
channelnewsasia.com/sport/singapore-lions-china-world-cup-qualifier-tsutomu-ogura-positive-signs-4224911
Man forged mother’s signature to sell her Rolls-Royce to pay off debts from gifting garlands at clubs
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/03/27/man-forged-mothers-signature-to-sell-her-rolls-royce-to-pay-off-debts-from-gifting-garlands-at-clubs
Keeping your cool is going to get tougher in the tropics: As South-east Asia and other tropical areas in the world become hotter, one should take precautions.
straitstimes.com/opinion/keeping-your-cool-is-going-to-get-tougher-in-the-tropics
‘We want to honour our students’ responses’: Chief marker lifts veil on PSLE marking process
channelnewsasia.com/cna-insider/psle-marking-process-exam-tips-science-chief-marker-students-4226016
What could cause large vessels to lose power?: Without power to reverse its travel, a 300m ship could take several minutes after dropping anchor to come to a ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/what-could-cause-large-vessels-to-lose-power
Households to pay more for waste disposal from July 1 due to rising costs: Monthly household refuse collection fees for Housing Board flats will increase by 39 ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/households-to-pay-more-for-waste-disposal-from-july-1-due-to-rising-costs
US man changes name to ‘Literally Anybody Else’ and announces US presidential bid
straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-man-changes-name-to-literally-anybody-else-and-announces-us-presidential-bid
Commentary: In the happiness debate, sometimes the middle ground is where life feels fullest
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/singapore-happiness-top-asia-content-being-average-4225161
Grim discovery in ute after bridge collapse: Specialist divers have recovered the bodies of two construction workers trapped underwater in a red pickup truck ...
news.com.au/technology/innovation/design/concerning-new-theory-about-baltimore-bridge-tragedy/news-story/58a6a9d7c985171ffc2a406ecc4e1a84
Power puff: Has the puffy bag craze reached its peak in Singapore?: Practical and waterproof nylon fabric carryalls have become many Singaporeans’ bag of choice.
straitstimes.com/life/style/power-puff-has-the-puffy-bag-revolution-reached-its-peak-in-singapore
Singapore sky lantern festival customers who complain to Case to receive full refund
asiaone.com/singapore/singapore-sky-lantern-festival-customers-who-complain-case-receive-full-refund
Taiwan band Accusefive to stage their biggest Singapore show at Indoor Stadium in June
straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/taiwan-band-accusefive-to-stage-their-biggest-singapore-show-at-indoor-stadium-in-june
Spying in Singapore? Inevitable given hosting of high-level events amid geopolitical tensions, say experts
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/spy-espionage-intelligence-ops-leaked-german-call-airshow-4223826
Tong Heng’s pastries and 75 Ah Balling Peanut Soup’s tang yuan for a sweet taste of history
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/dining/tong-heng-75-ah-balling-peanut-soup-makan-kakis-387436
Titanic law helps ship owner limit bridge collapse liability: NEW YORK: The owner of the ship that rammed into a Baltimore bridge could face hundreds of millions ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/03/27/titanic-law-helps-ship-owner-limit-bridge-collapse-liability
Gas, electricity prices to fall from April to June: Households supplied by SP Group will see a 0.3% decrease in electricity tariffs.
straitstimes.com/singapore/gas-electricity-prices-to-fall-from-april-to-june
The shoebox-sized drones that help elite Special Operations Command officers take down terrorists
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/the-shoebox-sized-drones-that-help-elite-special-operations-command-officers-take-down-terrorists
Attorney General Ken Paxton growing more popular, powerful: With his impeachment and securities fraud case behind him, Paxton’s political stock is on the rise.
texastribune.org/2024/03/28/texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton/
Singapore crowd chants 'you're cute' to Exo's Baekhyun, he says: 'I know'
asiaone.com/entertainment/singapore-crowd-chants-youre-cute-exos-baekhyun-he-says-i-know-lonsdaleite-asia-tour
Do you live with someone who's messy? Here are ways to avoid tension amid the clutter
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/living/organization-mess-relationships-387581
Malaysia waives tolls on all highways for Hari Raya on April 8-9: But the waiver does not apply to toll plazas at Bangunan Sultan Iskandar and Tanjung Kupang in ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-waives-tolls-on-all-highways-for-hari-raya-on-april-8-9
How Sam Bankman-Fried’s 25-year prison sentence compares to Madoff and Holmes: As much as $10 billion in customer deposits went missing from FTX ...
marketwatch.com/story/sam-bankman-fried-gets-25-years-one-of-the-longest-ever-sentences-for-financial-fraud-7c0d63a5
Heart of the Matter Podcast: Would a 'right to disconnect' law work in Singapore?
channelnewsasia.com/podcasts/right-disconnect-law-workplace-burnout-heart-matter-podcast-4224996
A Complete Timeline of Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter’s Rumored Relationship
elle.com/culture/celebrities/a46398999/barry-keoghan-sabrina-carpenter-relationship-timeline/
UK entrepreneur Mike Lynch on trial for what prosecutors say is ‘largest fraud in history’ of Silicon Valley
irishtimes.com/technology/2024/03/28/silicon-valley-has-not-changed-that-much-since-mike-lynch-was-in-his-pomp/
At least 104 victims lose $63k to social media scams offering discounted goods in 2024
straitstimes.com/singapore/at-least-104-victims-lose-63k-to-social-media-scams-offering-discounted-goods-in-2024
Baltimore ship passed two inspections in 2023: Singapore port authority - Americas - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/03/27/baltimore-ship-passed-two-inspections-in-2023-singapore-port-authority.html
VCF CADETE A AND VCF FEMENINO C AND D, READY FOR THE JSSL 7S TOURNAMENT HELD IN SINGAPORE - Valencia CF
valenciacf.com/vcf-cadete-a-and-vcf-femenino-c-and-d-ready-for-the-jssl-7s-tournament-held-in-singapore
Airlangga Hartanto discusses investment opportunities with Singaporean business circles - Economy - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/03/28/airlangga-hartanto-discusses-investment-opportunities-with-singaporean-business-circles.html
Strengthening bilateral partnership with Singapore, Indonesia urges Tech Talent program - Economy - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/03/28/strengthening-bilateral-partnership-with-singapore-indonesia-urges-tech-talent-program.html
Numbers back to healthy levels: JOHOR BARU: The number of daily travellers using Johor’s two land checkpoints with Singapore have exceeded the pre-Covid-19 ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/28/numbers-back-to-healthy-levels
Basel head of the Hell Angels got sex to order in prison: In mid-May, the Basel criminal judges will have to judge a major case of investment fraud along with ...
oltnertagblatt.ch/basel/basel-stadt/strafgericht-basel-stadt-basler-chef-der-hells-angels-bekam-im-gefaengnis-waaghof-sex-auf-bestellung-ld.2599438
StealthMole raises $7M Series A for its AI-powered dark web intelligence platform
techcrunch.com/2024/03/27/stealthmole-raises-7m-series-a-for-its-ai-powered-dark-web-intelligence-platform/
Singapore improves the AI it uses to detect smokers: Past versions struggled to spot a lungbuster – this time authorities think they've reduced false ...
theregister.com/2024/03/28/singapore_balefire_smoking_detection_ai/
Developers Backed By Asian Billionaires Bid For $6 Billion Singapore Project: Companies owned by billionaires Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi and Kwek Leng Beng ...
forbes.com/sites/jonathanburgos/2024/03/27/developers-backed-by-asian-billionaires-bid-for-6-billion-singapore-project/
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5 people arrested in Kuala Lumpur for suspected involvement in scams targeting Singaporeans
straitstimes.com/singapore/5-people-arrested-in-kuala-lumpur-for-suspected-involvement-in-scams-targeting-singaporeans
Upgrading works at Esplanade venues and Drama Centre over the next year: At least one theatre group has had its booking cancelled, but others are unaffected.
straitstimes.com/life/arts/upgrading-works-at-esplanade-venues-and-drama-centre-over-the-next-year
Baltimore ship passed two inspections in 2023: Singapore port authority - Americas - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/03/27/baltimore-ship-passed-two-inspections-in-2023-singapore-port-authority.html
Man forged mother’s signature to sell her Rolls-Royce to pay off debts from gifting garlands at clubs
straitstimes.com/singapore/man-forged-mother-s-signature-to-sell-her-rolls-royce-to-pay-off-debts-from-gifting-garlands-at-clubs
Sentosa sky lantern festival attendees who file reports with Case to get full refund
straitstimes.com/singapore/consumer/sentosa-sky-lantern-festival-attendees-who-file-reports-with-case-to-get-full-refund
Singapore Prime Office Rents Jump to Highest Since 2008: Office rents in Singapore reached a 15-year high in the first quarter, defying the commercial property ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-27/singapore-prime-office-rents-jump-to-highest-since-2008
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Felony charges against Ken Paxton to be dropped: Paxton, who will not have to enter a plea under the terms of the agreement, faced the prospect of decades in ...
texastribune.org/2024/03/25/ken-paxton-plea-deal-securities-fraud-felony/
Quick Glance: Texas AG Paxton to Pay Nearly $300K in Fraud Case
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has agreed to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution to end the fraud charges that have been looming over him for almost a decade.
- In a deal with special prosecutors, Paxton will have three felony charges dropped and will be required to provide full restitution to victims, complete community service, and undergo legal ethics education.
- The resolution of the case marks a significant legal and political victory for Paxton, allowing him to retain his elected position and legal license despite ongoing legal challenges.
- Despite facing a federal investigation and other legal battles, Paxton has maintained strong political support within the GOP, including from former President Donald Trump, showcasing his resilience amidst adversity.
Cargo ship operator involved in Baltimore crash has been sued in the past: The claims were tied to worker injuries on other ships owned and operated by the ...
pennlive.com/nation-world/2024/03/cargo-ship-operator-involved-in-baltimore-crash-has-been-sued-in-the-past.html
Singapore undone by controversial penalty in 4-1 loss to China in World Cup qualifier
straitstimes.com/sport/football/singapore-undone-by-controversial-penalty-in-4-1-loss-to-china-in-world-cup-qualifier
Take a look at this funky new airline business-class concept that features a sofa bed instead of a recliner
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Cordlife probe: Chief financial officer arrested, released on bail: SINGAPORE: Cordlife Chief Financial Officer Thet Hnin Yi has been arrested amid ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/cordlife-probe-cfo-arrested-police-released-bail-4224931
'Ideas have changed': Parents more welcoming of gaming as a career now, esports team CEO says
asiaone.com/digital/ideas-have-changed-parents-more-welcoming-gaming-career-now-esports-team-ceo-says
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