FOREIGN-exchange markets were thrown into confusion and some alarm on Wednesday, as the yen jumped to an 18-month high against the dollar. This came after remarks by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who said countries ought to avoid "arbitrary intervention" and "competitive devaluation" of their currencies.

SELECT users of ride-hailing service provider Uber will now be able to pay for their rides in cash, as the company departs from its card-only payment policy in Singapore.

THE Home Team wants to expand its use of intelligence and investigation tools, and it will make better use of available data in Singapore to combat the growing threat of terrorism and serious crimes.

AS the storm unleashed by the Panama Papers leak continues, banks here say they do not let clients hide behind anonymous structures to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering laws.

THE support the government gives to working mothers so they can juggle parenthood commitments extends beyond tax reliefs, so those who are affected by the new cap of S$80,000 should view it in the right mindset, Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat said in Parliament on Wednesday.

THE support the government gives to working mothers so they can juggle parenthood commitments extends beyond tax reliefs, so those who are affected by the new cap of S$80,000 should view it in the right mindset, Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat said in Parliament on Wednesday.