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The proposed task force would facilitate information sharing, financial intelligence and cross-border evidence gathering.

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Five listed directorships cap among proposed changes to corporate governance code, SGX rules

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China hands former security regulator anti-graft official suspended death sentence

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Singapore’s wealthy keep more than 70% of assets in cash despite rising wealth: Citi

The high cash holdings highlight local investors’ continued preference for liquidity and capital preservation.

Average assets held by Singapore’s high-net-worth clients rose 6% to US$1.5 million (S$1.95 million) in the first-half of 2026.

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First downpour in months brings relief to haze-hit Sumatra and Kalimantan as rainy season nears

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Indonesia defends gas export cuts; says existing contracts have not been breached

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In China, the AI bubble has already burst

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Baby Trevor’s tragic case shows need for greater vigilance over the most vulnerable of victims

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Foodcourts don’t deserve to be targets of Singapore’s culinary snobbery

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The tragically short life of Trevor Neo

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Junk to jungle giants: Turning trash into towering artwork at Gardens by the Bay

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Haze in Singapore: Before and after photos

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