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Govts still divided on regulating digital tokens

A man stands in front of a shop with a sign that says "ACEPTAMOS BITCOIN PAGA AQUI CON TALLER DE MOTOS Power Cycles". The shop appears to be a motorcycle repair shop.

Street Scene with Digital Billboard

A street scene with a digital billboard displaying an advertisement for UniverCell and HTC, offering 1 Year Local Warranty. The billboard is mounted on the side of a building. Below the billboard, a street sign reads 'Campbell Lane'. The scene also shows a row of colorful buildings, a street with traffic including cars and a taxi, and pedestrians. A shop with a red awning is visible in the foreground.

Jury still out on bus contracting model here

The article discusses the bus contracting model in Singapore, which was fully adopted in September 2016. It examines the improvements in bus services, questions about public data availability, and financial sustainability. The model involves the Land Transport Authority (LTA) paying bus operators to run services for a set period through tenders. The article includes a map of Singapore showing different bus service areas and tables detailing tendered packages and negotiated contracts, including current and previous operators, and contract start and end dates. It also features images of new buses and apartment buildings.

SGD Connect Logo

A television screen displays the SGD Connect logo, which features a stylized gray and blue 'SGD' graphic next to the word 'Connect'. Below the logo, three blue dots are positioned next to the words 'Connect', 'Share', and 'Grow'. The background of the screen shows a colorful, blurred image of traditional architecture with ornate columns and doorways.

Man guilty of falsifying invoices to hide business dealings with N. Korea

A Singaporean businessman, Tan Wee Beng, has pleaded guilty to seven counts of falsifying invoices to hide his business dealings with North Korea from two banks. He was the managing director of Wee Tiong and director of its sister company Morgan Marcos. Tan sold sugar to North Koreans and falsified invoices to conceal these transactions from banks. He faces jail time and fines, and is also on the FBI's most-wanted list for other financial crimes.

Visa-free travel rankings

A graphic from The Straits Times dated October 12, 2021, detailing visa-free travel rankings. It shows the top 5 and bottom 5 countries based on the number of countries their passports allow visa-free entry to, according to a global index by Henley & Partners. Singapore and Japan are tied for the top spot with 192 visa-free destinations. The bottom-ranked country is Afghanistan with 26 visa-free destinations.

A guide to cryptocurrencies

An infographic from The Straits Times dated October 16, 2021, explaining cryptocurrencies and blockchain. It lists the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market value, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, Cardano, Tether, XRP, Solana, Polkadot, USD Coin, and Dogecoin. The infographic also touches on the history of currencies, how cryptocurrency and blockchain works, transaction verification, and the environmental impact of Bitcoin. Additionally, it provides a brief overview of cryptocurrency regulations in the United States, European Union, China, El Salvador, and Singapore.

Labour market in Q2

This graphic from The Straits Times, dated July 30, 2020, presents data on Singapore's labour market in the second quarter of 2020. It includes three charts: a line graph showing a record plunge in total employment, with data points for SARS, the global financial crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic; a bar graph illustrating that retrenchments doubled from Q1; and a line graph depicting the rise in the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for Singapore citizens, residents, and overall. The data indicates a significant negative impact on employment and a rise in unemployment during Q2 2020, attributed in part to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Advanced Certificate in MarTech

This is an advertisement for an Advanced Certificate in MarTech program offered by SMU Professional. It outlines the program's benefits, modules, trainers, and course fees. The advertisement is dated October 18, 2021, and is published by The Straits Times.

Opening online bank account? Just scan face on phone

Article from The Straits Times dated July 30, 2020, detailing DBS Bank's pilot of a new national facial ID service, SingPass Face Verification, which allows customers to apply for online banking accounts by scanning their faces. The article explains how the service works, its benefits, and includes quotes from DBS and GovTech representatives, as well as a user's experience.

Amazon chief tops Forbes' US richest list for third year

The Straits Times article dated September 10, 2020, reports that Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos has topped Forbes' list of richest Americans for the third consecutive year. The article also details the drop in Donald Trump's ranking and net worth due to the pandemic's impact on his businesses. It highlights the overall increase in wealth for the Forbes 400 list despite economic devastation. The top three richest individuals are listed: Jeff Bezos (CEO and founder of Amazon, US$179 billion), Bill Gates (Founder of Microsoft, US$111 billion), and Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook chairman and CEO, US$85 billion).

What you need to know about TraceTogether tokens

An article from The Straits Times dated September 12, 2020, explaining the TraceTogether tokens. It details how to collect the token, its features like water resistance and battery life, and answers frequently asked questions about its usage, data privacy, and replacement. The article includes illustrations of the token, its dimensions, and a QR code.

Man guilty of falsifying invoices to hide business dealings with N. Korea

A Singaporean businessman, Tan Wee Beng, has pleaded guilty to seven counts of falsifying invoices to hide his business dealings with North Korea from two banks. He was the managing director and shareholder of Wee Tiong, a company that traded commodities, and director of its sister company Morgan Marcos. Tan allegedly worked with others to move money through the international banking system for North Korean banks between 2011 and 2018, violating international sanctions. He is also on the FBI's most-wanted list for crimes including bank fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy to defraud the US. A federal arrest warrant was issued for Tan in August 2018.

Statistics, lies and the virus: 5 lessons from a pandemic

An article from The Straits Times dated September 11, 2020, discussing the importance of data and statistics in understanding pandemics. The image shows a person in protective gear administering a nasal swab test to another person. The article is divided into five sections, each offering a lesson related to statistics and pandemics.

The UN at 75: An assessment

This is a newspaper article from The Straits Times dated September 12, 2020, discussing the United Nations' 75th anniversary. The article, written by Tommy Koh, analyzes the UN's successes and failures, highlighting its role in preventing wars, protecting minorities, and its functional Security Council as areas of failure. It also details successes in creating a safer world, establishing international law, promoting self-determination, advancing human rights, the work of its agencies, environmental protection, and peacekeeping operations. The article concludes that while imperfect, the UN is essential for global civilization and should focus on sustainable development and addressing current global challenges.

SGD Connect Pte. Ltd. Advertisement

This is a promotional image for SGD Connect Pte. Ltd., a one-stop service provider for advertising needs. It includes the company name, slogan, contact information (website, email, phone number, and address), and logos of companies they work with, such as Mediacorp and Sun TV Singapore. The background features a colorful, decorative facade with doors and windows, and icons representing television, radio, and a lightbulb.

Advertising Services

This image displays various advertising services offered, including LED Wall Display, Media Planning, Radio Advertising, and Creatives & Other Advertising. It also features logos for 'GTV Singapore' and 'VIJAY'. The background appears to be a colorful building facade.