Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Vietnam Poised for 7.7% Growth in 2025 as PM Says Economy can Withstand Global Headwinds

Singapore's United Overseas Bank said Vietnam's economy is expected to grow at a 7.85 percent annual rate in the first three quarters of 2025.

23 days ago

91 People Under Investigation for Suspected Unlicensed Moneylending in Singapore

Foreigners found to have borrowed from or helped unlicensed moneylenders may have their work or student passes revoked and face deportation from Singapore.

23 days ago

Singapore crime

Singapore Police Arrest 22-Year-Old Man Within 20 Hours of Robbery Case Involving Injury

A minimum of 12 canings and a maximum of 20 years in prison are punishments for the offense.

23 days ago

Singapore crime

Singapore stages biggest security drill as Isis terror threat rises across region

Singapore-Bound Ferry from Batam Collides with Tanker; MPA Says No Injuries Reported

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said that all seven crew members and passengers on the ferry disembarked safely at HarbourFront Centre.

23 days ago

NEA Burial Operations Officer Charged Over Alleged S$21,000 Bribery Case in Singapore

A violation of Section 6 of the Prevention of Corruption Act is punishable by a maximum jail sentence of five years and a fine of up to S$100,000.

24 days ago

Singapore crime

Vietnam's Fruit, Vegetable Exports Hit Record US$7 Billion in First 10 Months

The Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association claims that strategic fruits like durian, bananas, mangoes, jackfruit, coconut, and pomelo have been key to the sector's expansion.

24 days ago

Property Magnate Ong Beng Seng Retains PR Status in Singapore, Gets Warning From ICA

Ong was also charged with aiding and abetting Iswaran, a public servant at the time, in obtaining gifts, which was taken into account when determining his sentence.

24 days ago

Singapore Police Arrest Driver who Fled on Foot After Telok Blangah Crash; Faces Multiple Traffic Charges

If convicted of dangerous driving, he faces a fine of up to S$5,000, a jail term of up to one year, or both, with enhanced penalties for repeat offenders.

24 days ago

Singapore crime

Singapore: Man, 29, Arrested After 83-Year-Old Pedestrian Dies in Choa Chu Kang Accident; Vapes Seized From Car

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that two individuals were transported to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital.

24 days ago

Road accident Singapore crime

Three Chinese Nationals Jailed in Singapore for Involvement in Global Cybercrime Syndicate

The men were each convicted of multiple offences under Singapore's Organised Crime Act, the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and other acts.

25 days ago

Singapore crime

Vietnam Projected to Post One of the Highest Growth Rates Globally in 2025

The first nine months saw GRDP growth of 8% or more in sixteen localities with growth exceeding 10 per cent.

25 days ago

Singapore: Two Children Hospitalised After Yishun Flat Fire; 50 Residents Evacuated

Two residents of the apartment were evaluated for smoke inhalation and transported to KK Women's and Children's Hospital.

25 days ago

342 People Under Probe for Suspected Involvement in Over 870 Scam Cases in Singapore

Money laundering under the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes Act 1992 is punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a fine of up to S$500,000, or both.

25 days ago

Singapore crime

Singapore: 2 Foreign Men Charged for Suspected Payment Fraud Involving Stolen Card Details

Both men were charged in court on Saturday, November 8, with conspiracy to cheat by personation under Section 419 of the Penal Code 1871.

25 days ago

Singapore crime

Assurance Package: About 3M Singaporeans to Receive Cash Payouts of up to S$600 in December

For the unversed, the cash payments are given out to eligible Singaporeans each December from 2022 to 2026.

27 days ago

Singaporean Man, 22, Sentenced to Jail for Slashing Actor Ryan Lian Following Confrontation

The prosecutor said that the two men got into a verbal altercation because they were annoyed by each other's staring.

27 days ago

Singapore crime

Singaporean Man, 50, Arrested Following Drug Detection During Checks at Singapore Cruise Centre

CNB officers found additional drug paraphernalia and 15.5g of ice after escorting the man to his residence.

27 days ago

Singapore crime

Singapore: Driver who Allegedly Fled Scene After Telok Blangah Crash Arrested

An e-vaporizer was found in the car, and the police said that the related offence will be referred to the Health Sciences Authority.

28 days ago

Singapore crime Road accident

Singapore: Malaysian man, 33, Faces Charge for Allegedly Impersonating MAS Official

The 33-year-old man could be imprisoned for up to 10 years, fined up to S$500,000, or both if found guilty.

28 days ago

Singapore crime

Vietnam's Livestock Industry Rebounds with Strong Q3 Performance

Analysts predicted that live hog prices would increase marginally in early November due to increased demand for both fresh and processed pork.

29 days ago

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