Campaign Asia-Pacific confirms former GroupM China executives Di, Lan, and Hong will appear in Shanghai court on 23-24 December for a bribery scandal. GroupM terminated their employment in 2023 following allegations of commercial bribery, leading to significant industry repercussions and client concerns. A fourth individual, Chen Yuan, linked to the investigation, was detained last month, with ongoing uncertainty surrounding their status.
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In a recent episode of "Money Talks," Khoon Goh, head of Asia research for ANZ, discusses the implications of currency exchange rates, particularly when the US dollar weakens against the Singapore dollar. He highlights the opportunity costs of converting currencies and the importance of timing, suggesting that travelers should consider favorable rates while acknowledging the potential for better rates in the future. Need More Context? 
Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow emphasized the need for collaboration beyond fines to ensure public transport reliability, highlighted by a recent S$3 million fine on SMRT. He noted improvements in rail reliability and stressed the importance of resilient transport networks, including the role of alternative...
Read moreA preschool teacher, Saiidah Kamarudin, 34, pleaded guilty to ill treating a 20-month-old girl, resulting in injuries after she deliberately tripped the toddler twice, causing her to bleed and bruise. Captured on CCTV, the incident led to police involvement and potential sentencing of up to eight years in prison for Saiidah, with the next court date set for July 28. More Context
Read moreA police officer in Singapore, Station Inspector Poo Tze Chiang, has been sentenced to an additional 34 months in prison for corruption, bringing his total sentence to over 10 years. Convicted of accepting bribes to shield individuals from police action, Poo's latest charges involved accepting S$36,000 from a co-accused linked to immigration offenses. More Context
Read moreA 42-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound while cycling in a forested area near a live-firing activity by the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) on June 15. The injury, which was not life-threatening, occurred when he was cycling in a restricted area, and the SAF has suspended live-firing activities at the site while investigations are ongoing. More Context
Read moreSINGAPORE: Former actor Ian Fang has begun serving a 40-month jail sentence after pleading guilty to sexual offences involving a 15-year-old girl, including harassment during the investigation. Apologizing publicly, he expressed a desire to take responsibility for his actions and hopes to show personal growth upon his release.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbI6JQ4ng8o More Context
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