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Singaporean man admits stealing $245M in Bitcoin — and blowing $500,000 a night at New York nightclubs

The judge said the evidence felt like watching “Ferris Bueller gone bad.”

We Got This Covered · Sep 10

Singapore Cool Paint Field Study: Coatings cut street heat by up to 2°C; cities gain fast cooling tool

Researchers in Singapore have pioneered an innovative cool paint aimed at addressing urban heat challenges. This specially designed coating is effective in reflecting sunlight while minimizing heat absorption. Consequently, treated areas experienced noticeable drops in surface and air temperatures, enhancing pedestrian comfort significantly. This affordable solution presents a feasible strategy…

The Times of India · Sep 10

22-year-old stole $245M in Bitcoin, then spent it on Ferraris and a $569K night out

A 22-year-old Singaporean man has pleaded guilty to his role in an international cryptocurrency racketeering operation that prosecutors say stole and laundered more than $245 million in digital assets. Malone Lam, an eighth-grade dropout who later lived in Miami, admitted to participating in a RICO conspiracy after investigators linked him…

The Times of India · Sep 10

RBI to expand retail forex access with five new currency pairs, plans wider global currency bouquet

The Reserve Bank of India will add five currency pairs—euro, British pound, Swiss franc, Canadian dollar and Emirati dirham—to its FX-Retail platform, widening retail access to foreign exchange. The central bank also plans to add the yen, Australian dollar, Singapore dollar, Hong Kong dollar and New Zealand dollar.

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Singapore considering chemical castration to reduce sex crimes, says minister

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The Independent UK · Sep 9

Indian travellers can now use UPI to pay at Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa

Indian travellers can now use UPI to book and pay online for attractions and experiences at Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa, including Universal Studios Singapore. The facility follows an NPCI International-FOMO Pay partnership that will progressively expand UPI acceptance across more Singapore merchants.

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Singapore may consider chemical castration as punishment to reduce sex crimes

Home minister says evidence so far not conclusive about effectiveness of measure

The Independent UK · Sep 9

Singapore Airlines seeks greater influence, tighter governance terms before Air India funding: Report

Singapore Airlines seeks more management influence and governance rights for Air India. This comes as Air India requests significant capital infusion from its owners. Tata Sons has approved its share of the funding, while Singapore Airlines holds a minority stake. The Indian carrier's substantial losses are pressuring Singapore Airlines to…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

World's highest-paid Prime Minister gets salary hike of 9% annually; pledges to donate difference to charity

Singapore’s ministers, who are among the world’s highest-paid government officials, are set to receive their first salary increase in 15 years. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has justified the increase in pay by stating that it is necessary to attract top talent into politics.

The Times of India · Sep 9

World's highest paid Prime Minister received a 64% pay hike earning seven times more than US President Donald Trump

Singapore has approved a 64 percent salary hike for Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, taking his annual pay to S$3.6 million (around $2.8 million), roughly seven times what US President Donald Trump earns. Wong, who already held the title of the world's highest paid head of government, said he would donate…

The Economic Times · Sep 9