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More than 90% of travelers from Southeast Asia say that gun prevalence in the United States influences whether they will visit, according to a new survey. However, nearly 80% said the likelihood that they would attend a mass gathering — such as a concert or music festival — would be greatly or moderately affected by the number of guns in the United States. Half of those surveyed said they have been to the United States. But a prior visit didn't calm Singaporeans' worries about gun violence to the same extent as other nationalities. Another 5% said they will out-and-out refuse to visit if Trump wins, with 2% saying the same about a Harris win.

Persons: Antarika Sen, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Harris, Scott Olson, it's Organizations: CNBC Travel, Insight, U.S, Trump, Getty Locations: Southeast Asia, United States, Hawaii, Texas, New York , California, Florida , Nevada , Arizona, Washington, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand, U.S, Flint , Michigan

☆ Former Singapore minister is jailed for a year for receiving gifts in landmark case
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

SINGAPORE — A Singapore court on Thursday sentenced a former minister to 12 months in prison for obstructing justice and receiving more than $300,000 worth of gifts, in the first jailing of a former cabinet member in a city-state famous for its clean governance. In a statement posted on the prime minister’s office website, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said he was disappointed and saddened by the case. The case has shocked Singapore, which prides itself on its well-paid and efficient bureaucracy as well as strong and squeaky-clean governance. According to the prosecution, the value of the gifts Iswaran received totaled more than 400,000 Singapore dollars ($308,500). The former minister faced a total of 35 charges, two of which were corruption-related but were later amended to charges of receiving gifts while a public servant.

Persons: Iswaran, Lawrence Wong, ”, Wong, Ong Beng Seng, Ong, Vincent Hoong Organizations: English Premier League soccer, Singapore Locations: SINGAPORE, Singapore

☆ Billionaire who brought F1 to Singapore charged as part of landmark corruption probe
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Story Reuters | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Singapore Reuters —A Singapore court charged a property billionaire on Friday with obstructing justice and abetting offenses by a disgraced ex-transport minister jailed a day earlier in the city-state’s high-profile government graft case. Iswaran was imprisoned for 12 months for obstructing justice and improperly receiving gifts as a public servant, with Ong a central part of the prosecution’s case. Ong’s firm, Singapore-listed Hotel Properties, requested a trading halt early on Friday following Thursday’s announcement that he would be charged. Ong was charged with one count of abetting Iswaran’s receiving of valuables and one count of obstruction of justice, according to the charge sheet. Channel NewsAsia said Ong’s court hearing was adjourned until pre-trial proceedings on November 15.

Persons: Ong Beng Seng, Iswaran, Ong, NewsAsia, Ong’s, Iswaran’s, Justice Vincent Hoong Organizations: Singapore Reuters —, Hotel Properties Ltd, Singapore, English Premier League soccer, Doha Locations: Singapore, Doha

☆ SAP Invests in Singapore to boost business AI adoption
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

SAP's Asia Pacific and Japan President Paul Marriot talked about the company's S$12 million investment in Singapore's Digital Innovation Accelerator and the next stage of AI applications

Persons: Paul Marriot Organizations: SAP's Asia, Japan Locations: SAP's Asia Pacific

☆ Singapore's disgraced former transport minister jailed for 12 months in landmark case
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Former transport minister S. Iswaran walks as he appears at the Supreme Court in Singapore October 3, 2024. The court said Iswaran, 62, would be allowed to remain on bail for the next few days and begin his jail term on Monday. The case has shocked Singapore, which prides itself on having a well-paid and efficient bureaucracy as well as strong and squeaky clean governance. It was among the world's top five least corrupt countries last year, according to Transparency International's corruption perception index. The last corruption case involving a Singaporean minister was in 1986, when its national development minister was investigated for alleged bribery but died before any charges were filed in court.

Persons: Iswaran Locations: Singapore

☆ I attended Bryan Johnson's Don't Die Summit in Singapore. It started with a rave.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Bryan Johnson brought his "Don't Die" summit to Singapore in mid-September. This year, Bryan Johnson, the millionaire entrepreneur obsessed with reversing his biological age, brought his "Don't Die" summit to Singapore, less than two weeks after a similar event in San Francisco. The "Don't Die" summit organizers provided Business Insider with access to attend the event. Coinbase's former chief technology officer Balaji Srinivasan even talked about how he planned to "build an actual 'Don't Die' community" at his three-month crypto-focused "school" for adults in nearby Malaysia. As he invited several audience members onstage for a discussion about his "Don't Die" philosophy, I surveyed the room.

Persons: Bryan Johnson, Johnson, —, Taki Taki, blared, Amanda Goh, Coinbase's, Balaji Srinivasan, Horacio Villalobos, Dustin Giallanza, Andrea Maier, hasn't, Chrystal Fong, Dr, Fong, Marion Neubronner, Jacky Wang, Wang, Dan Buettner Organizations: Service, Bloomberg, National University of Singapore, FDA, AsiaHealth Partners Locations: Singapore, San Francisco, Miami , New York, Los Angeles, Valley, Southeast Asia, Malaysia, Taiwan

☆ He left his corporate job to help his mom in the family's 90-year-old restaurant. He almost gave up but figured out how to turn it around.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

He directs customers to find seats in Sabar Menanti, his two-story Malay restaurant, while ducking behind the counter to serve the restaurant's signature nasi padang. His grandparents opened Sabar Menanti in the 1920s and started selling nasi padang near a tombstone shop. But as his relatives had a handle on the business, Tambunan went on to work in the shipping industry. Dealing with rising costsAt a nasi padang stall, diners can choose from a variety of sides to eat with their rice. Tambunan told me he wanted her to remain active in her old age and encouraged her to return to help.

Persons: Iszahar Tambunan, Menanti, nasi, Tambunan, —, Sabar Menanti, Sabar, Erin Liam, Tambunan's, I've, Maryulis Bagindor Marlian, Nasi, Beef, Azreen Aziz, Aziz, tauhu telor, masak, I'm, Anthony Bourdain, Erin Liam I, Menanti Tambunan, he's Organizations: Service, Urban Redevelopment Authority, Singapore Statistics Board Locations: shipbroking, Singapore, nasi padang, Sabar, padang, Malay, Kampong Glam, Bahasa Indonesia, Sultan Mosque, Nasi padang, Indonesian, rendang, achar

☆ I'm an Italian chef for billionaires and luxury events. 2 dishes make or break every event.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Lian Kit Wee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Pertoldi said two simple dishes — bread and pasta — are always a hit. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Matteo Pertoldi, a private chef and Italian restaurant owner. The bread and butter of fine diningPeople generally love simple things when done well. Matteo PertoldiAt events, guests would often say, "I love your spread, but the bread and cakes really stood out. AdvertisementGuests love simple pastaWhile we try to diversify our menus to suit every event for all the guests, I've always seen a strong appreciation for pasta, especially handmade ravioli.

Persons: Matteo Pertoldi, Pertoldi, —, I've, Matteo Pertoldi I've, they've Organizations: Service Locations: Singapore, Paris, Italian, Cambodia, Amalfi Coast, Italy

☆ I interned at a hedge fund when I was 16. It was the smartest decision I made as a teen, and it set me on the path to a career in finance.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Yi Ke Cao did her first internship at a hedge fund when she was 16. Joining a hedge fund as their youngest internUnexpectedly, an opportunity to intern at a hedge fund came to me when I was 16. That was when I chanced upon a two-week stint with a Singapore-based hedge fund, Modular Asset Management. Getting over my imposter syndromeCao spent two weeks interning at Modular Asset Management, a hedge fund based in Singapore. Interning at the fund as a 16-year-old was a pivotal moment in my career developmentLooking back, interning at the hedge fund was a pivotal moment in my life.

Persons: Yi Ke Cao, Cao, —, Interning, interning Organizations: Service, Singapore's Nanyang Technological University, Asset Management, Modular Asset Management Locations: Singapore

☆ I left Goldman Sachs to plan weddings for the ultra-rich. I do 4 key things to keep my clients — and their families — happy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Lian Kit Wee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Lelian Chew is the founder of The Atelier & Co, a Singapore-based luxury wedding planning company. I spent a decade at Goldman Sachs, working in Singapore and Hong Kong managing key relationships by flying to a different Chinese city each day. English wasn't his first language, so he misunderstood and thought I was starting a wedding planning business. He immediately asked me to help plan his son's wedding, insisting I take a look since I knew the family well. Many of our elder clients want to see their grandchildren uphold customs they cherish, like family crests and cultural elements.

Persons: Chew, Chew doesn't, —, Lelian Chew, Goldman Sachs, I, Lelian, it's Organizations: Service Locations: Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Maldives

Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo was dismissed Thursday by the Red Bull Racing junior team effectively immediately, ending his second stint in the sport with an unusual mid-season departure. The move comes as the once-dominant Red Bull faces fresh struggles in the 2024 championship, and difficult questions about its future. The RB team is known for auditioning potential candidates to promote to the senior Red Bull team. Ricciardo began driving for the Red Bull junior team in 2011 before getting promoted to the senior team in 2014. Mekies welcomed Lawson, who has impressed leaders of the Red Bull team while occasionally subbing in for one of its drivers.

Persons: Daniel Ricciardo, “ I’ve, ” Ricciardo, “, It’ll, Liam Lawson, Autodromo Enzo e Dino, Rudy Carezzevoli, Laurent Mekies, ”, ” Mekies, “ Daniel, Bull, Max Verstappen, McLaren’s Lando Norris, Ricciardo, Red Bull, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Darren Heath, Carlo, Mark Thompson, hasn’t, McLaren, Mekies, Lawson, “ I’d, Liam Organizations: Red Bull Racing, Red Bull, Emilia, Romagna, Autodromo Enzo, Circuit, Team, Bull, NBC News, McLaren, Canadian, Monaco, Circuit de Monaco, Red, Verstappen Locations: U.S, Austin , Texas, Las Vegas, Australia, Imola, Italy, ”, Montreal, Monte, Singapore

☆ Blackstone reveals how to make money in India and mistakes to avoid
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Lee Ying Shan | In Ying-Shan-Lee | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

India's economic growth story is a stunning one — but the question of where investors should park their money is not always straightforward, with one Blackstone executive highlighting a common mistake. However, focusing too much on the macro story can be dangerous for investors, according to Blackstone Private Equity's head of Asia, Amit Dixit. I think you go to India for the macro, everybody knows," Dixit said at the Milken Institute's recent Asia Summit in Singapore. While the list of companies Blackstone invests in India are extensive, he spotlighted the likes of information technology service firm Mphasis , IT service management company R Systems and automotive components manufacturer Sona Comstar . "I think, either end of the spectrum, you can make a lot of money as an investor," he said.

Persons: Blackstone, Blackstone Private Equity's, Amit Dixit, Dixit, Sona Comstar, it's, Manraj Sekhon, Sekhon Organizations: Blackstone Private, Milken, Summit, CNBC, Blackstone, Systems, Templeton Global Investments, Milken Asia Summit Locations: India, Hong Kong, Asia, Singapore

☆ My brother proposed to his girlfriend at my wedding. I was the one who suggested it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Cailey Griffin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

He was surprised — Kenrick told my coworker, "There's no way. My brother and I are extremely closeGrowing up, my brother Andrew Matamoros and I were always very close. My brother and my husband also knew, of course, and the wedding videographer and photographer were in on it so they could capture the moment. But I was also so happy to share the day with my brother and his now-wife. I wouldn't have shared my wedding day with anyone else.

Persons: Rebekah Matamoros, Kenrick Roach, Kenrick, — Kenrick, we've, Andrew Matamoros, Andrew, Jinnese, Bro Organizations: Service, LinkedIn Locations: Houston, Singapore, Jinnese Matamoros, Jinnese

SHENZHEN, China — Chinese vendor Yin Xinwei sometimes makes close to $1,400 a day selling low-priced pill boxes, barbecue spits and other items to U.S. online consumers. Each year hundreds of millions of packages, mostly from Chinese platforms, are sent directly to American consumers eager to take advantage of rock-bottom prices on clothing, electronics and other products. That could mean painful times ahead for the Chinese sellers that supply the platforms — and higher prices for American consumers. Chinese state media has criticized the proposal as protectionist and say it will hurt American consumers. Yin used to sell to Chinese consumers but has given up his domestic business to focus entirely on the overseas market.

Persons: Yin, ”, ” Yin, David Townsend, Dorsey, Trump, Biden, ” Townsend, Temu, “, Jacky Lu, Shein, Eunice Yoon, Jennifer Jett Organizations: CNBC, Whitney, PDD Holdings, White, U.S . Customs, U.S Locations: SHENZHEN, China, Shenzhen, United States, U.S, Singapore, Boston, Hong Kong, Europe, “

☆ I manage a private yacht marina in Singapore. Here are 3 ways I build trust with wealthy clients.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Lian Kit Wee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jonathan Sit, a regional general manager for ONE15 Marina. I joined ONE15 Marina at Sentosa Cove Singapore in 2014 as a management associate for two years before becoming regional general manager. You're starting an argument, and members don't want to argue. Don't put wealthy people on a pedestalIt sounds cliché, but the marina industry is a people business, and members want to be treated like humans. Learning a bit about yachting also helps me relate to the members better.

Persons: —, Jonathan Sit, It's, I've, it's, they've, we've, They're Organizations: Service, ONE15 Marina, Michelin Star, Business, ONE15, CNBC Locations: Hong Kong, Singapore, Sentosa Cove Singapore, Sentosa

☆ Ex-minister Iswaran pleads guilty in graft case that has gripped Singapore
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Singapore's former transport minister S. Iswaran arrives at the Supreme Court in Singapore September 24, 2024. The case has gripped the wealthy city-state which prides itself on having a well-paid and efficient bureaucracy as well as strong governance. Iswaran, who joined the cabinet in 2006, is the first Singaporean minister to be tried in court. Singapore's former Transport Minister S. Iswaran has pleaded guilty to receiving gifts while in office, local media reported, as proceedings began on Tuesday in a rare graft trial involving a state official in this Asian financial hub. The last corruption case involving a Singaporean minister was in 1986, when the national development minister was investigated for allegedly accepting bribes.

Persons: Iswaran, Ong Beng Seng, Ong, NewsAsia Organizations: Prosecutors, CNA, English Premier League soccer, Singapore Locations: Singapore

☆ China’s youth unemployment hits fresh high amid economic slowdown and restrictive hiring policies
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Lee Ying Shan | Lee Ying Shan Is A News Associate With Cnbc International Based In Singapore. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

China’s youth unemployment rate in August rose to the highest level since the new system of record-keeping began in December, driven by an economic slowdown and restrictive hiring policies, according to analysts. China’s urban unemployment rate across all age categories rose 5.3% in August, compared to a 5.2% rise in July. China’s youth unemployment has also been affected by restrictive hiring policies amid a struggling economy as companies are refusing to hire recent college graduates due to the difficulty and costs involved in firing workers in China. This is expensive so no one wants to fire anyone now or hire anyone new,” he noted. “That’s why the [overall] unemployment rate isn’t that bad but the unemployment rate for youths is so high,” Rein added.

Persons: That’s, “ It’s, ”, Dan Wang, Shaun Rein, “, ” Rein Organizations: National Bureau, Statistics, HSBC, China Market Research, “ Locations: China

☆ Max Verstappen hints that ‘silly’ punishment for swearing could hasten his retirement from F1
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Max Verstappen hinted on Sunday that his retirement from Formula One might be hastened after his “silly” punishment for swearing. The Red Bull driver was told by motorsport’s governing body, the FIA, that he should carry out “work of public interest” after using a swear word in a press conference on Thursday ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix. When you can’t be yourself or you have to deal with these kind of silly things,” the Dutch driver told reporters, per Reuters. So, yeah, it is very, very silly,” Verstappen said. According to multiple reports, Alex Wurz – the chair of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA) – said that the punishment handed out to Verstappen was too severe.

Persons: Max Verstappen, Red Bull, Lando Norris, Verstappen, “, “ It’s, Alex Wurz –, –, Wurz, Guenther, Guenther Steiner, Haas, ” Verstappen, Norris, Verstappen’s Organizations: CNN, Formula, FIA, Singapore, Reuters, Azerbaijan, Autosport, Prix Drivers ’, Netflix, Prix Locations: Singapore

☆ Facebook cofounder Eduardo Saverin donated $15 million to a Singapore private school that charges up to $47,000 a year
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Lian Kit Wee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Facebook cofounder Eduardo Saverin is currently the wealthiest person living in Singapore. He just donated $15 million to the Singapore American School. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's former business partner is making a massive donation to the Singapore American School. Facebook cofounder Eduardo Saverin donated 20 million Singapore dollars, or around $15.5 million, to SAS, the school announced on Friday.

Persons: Eduardo Saverin, —, Mark Zuckerberg's Organizations: Singapore American School, Service, Facebook, SAS, Business Locations: Singapore, Woodlands, Malaysia

☆ Lando Norris eases to Singapore Grand Prix victory to reduce Max Verstappen’s lead in drivers’ championship
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-22 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —British driver Lando Norris recorded a comfortable victory at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, putting a dent into Max Verstappen’s lead atop the drivers’ world championship. It was another excellent race for McLaren, following a victory for Norris’ teammate Oscar Piastri in Azerbaijan last week. It was Norris’ third win of the season, cutting reigning champion Verstappen’s lead at the top of the drivers’ championship to 52 points after the Dutch driver finished second. “[It was] an amazing race,” Norris told Sky Sports after the race. The British driver finished in sixth.

Persons: Lando Norris, Max Verstappen’s, Norris ’, Oscar Piastri, Piastri, Verstappen’s, Red, McLaren, Red Bull, ” Norris, ”, Lewis Hamilton, Norris, McLaren's Lando Norris, Edgar Su, Hamilton, Daniel Ricciardo Organizations: CNN, Singapore, Prix, McLaren, Red Bull, Red, Sky Sports, Reuters, RB Locations: British, Azerbaijan, Singapore, Verstappen

☆ I'm an Australian living in the US. I route all my flights home through Singapore just to explore Changi Airport.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-22 | by ( Ree Winter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I used to route my flights through Europe, which allowed me to explore new-to-me cities before heading home. But once I discovered Changi Airport in Singapore, it quickly became the stop I planned my entire trip around. But when I stopped at Changi, I wished I had more time to explore. Ree WinterMaking a nearly 24-hour trek four times a year is a hassle, but Changi Airport has made the harrowing journey a little easier to swallow. The blend of advanced travel tech, luxury amenities, and thoughtful design makes Changi more than just a stopover — it's an experience I look forward to every time I travel.

Persons: —, it's, Mike Towers, I've, I'd, Ree Organizations: Service, Business, Mike, US, Changi Locations: New Orleans, Europe, Singapore, Changi, Australia

☆ F1 practice in Singapore halted after lizard runs onto track
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

But there was a unique sight in the final practice session on Saturday ahead of Sunday’s Singapore Grand Prix when an adventurous lizard put a halt to proceedings. Marshals chase a lizard from the track during practice ahead of the Singapore GP. The F1 X account once again described the situation succinctly, saying: “Things are getting surreal.”Eventually, the lizard was cleared from the track and the final practice session resumed. It’s not the first time a lizard has interrupted racing in Singapore. In 2016, Max Verstappen laughingly complained about a “giant lizard” on the track during practice before it hastily ran off and away from speeding cars.

Persons: Mercedes, George Russell, –, Rudy Carezzevoli, Daniel Ricciardo, It’s, Max Verstappen laughingly Organizations: CNN, Sports, NFL, Singapore, Prix, Circuit Locations: Singapore

Olivia Rodrigo is taking her tour to the Philippines for the first time, and her fans in Manila couldn’t be happier with the ticket prices. Rodrigo’s team told NBC News that they kept prices lower than usual so more people could attend. Rodrigo’s hive, called “Livies,” were thrilled to hear about the tour stop and the ticket prices. “1,500 pesos to see Olivia Rodrigo?? “People there are so welcoming and hospitable and awesome,” Rodrigo said in an interview with Rolling Stone last year.

Persons: Olivia Rodrigo, ” Rodrigo, ”, I’m, Olivia, Rodrigo, “, grandpa, Stone Organizations: NBC News, singer’s, Facebook, Disney Channel, “ Locations: Philippines, Manila, Asia, Singapore

Read previewThe new AI iPhone is officially available in Apple stores, hitting shelves in almost 60 countries around the world on Friday. The iPhone 16 is the first phone to launch in Apple's new era of artificial intelligence. Although the iPhone 16 won't come straight out of the box with Apple Intelligence, it's one of only two iPhone generations that's compatible with the software. They had pre-ordered the iPhone 16 for themselves and their friends. AdvertisementQueues outside Apple store in Singapore 1 hour into store opening.

Persons: —, there's, Shubhangi Goel, Apple Organizations: Service, Apple, Apple Intelligence, Business, Control, BI, Orchard, Samsung, Huawei, Apple Watch, Lines, Regent, Apple's Regent Locations: Orchard, Singapore, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, India, London, Apple's, Covent Garden, Covent, Europe, Mumbai, Hangzhou, China

The iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, and new AirPods models are now available at Apple stores. AdvertisementThe new AI iPhone is officially available in Apple stores, hitting shelves in almost 60 countries around the world on Friday morning. The iPhone 16 is the first phone to launch in Apple's new era of artificial intelligence. A new Apple Watch Series 10, an improved Apple Watch Ultra 2, and new AirPods models also made their debut on Friday. Although the iPhone 16 won't come straight out of the box with Apple Intelligence, it's one of only two iPhone generations that's compatible with the software.

Persons: — Organizations: Apple, Apple Intelligence, Service, Business Locations: Singapore

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