{
  "id": 15329030,
  "title": "Dino-mite treasures: inside Singapore’s ‘Fort Knox’ storing playthings of ultra-rich",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/dino-mite-treasures-inside-singapores-fort-knox-storing-playthings-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T02:00:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3371164/dino-mite-treasures-inside-singapores-fort-knox-storing-playthings-ultra-rich"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Inside Singapore's highly secure storage facility, known as the \"Fort Knox of Singapore,\" lies an impressive collection of dinosaur fossils, including the nearly complete triceratops skull. The 66-million-year-old fossil, owned by 26-year-old Chaw Wei Yang, is considered one of the most complete triceratops skulls ever found, with largely intact frill and horns. Chaw, who runs Fine Art Storage Services (FASS) in Le Freeport, acquired the option to the fossil while it was still underground in Montana, United States. The dinosaur fascination among the younger generation is partly attributed to the era of popular culture in the 1980s and 1990s, including the release of Jurassic Park and the establishment of natural history museums. Some collectors argue that the private sector funding excavations and research allows for a symbiotic relationship between fossils and the scientific community. FASS offers a range of services, including storage, shipping, insuring, and installing fine art and collectibles tax-free, attracting high net worth individuals to Singapore for various events and exhibitions. The facility's climate-controlled environment and strict security measures ensure the preservation and safety of these valuable treasures. Despite the 2023 money laundering case in Singapore, Chaw maintains that his services are in compliance with the law, appealing to the discerning tastes of ultra-wealthy clients who prioritize discretion and security.",
  "summary": "Stored in a climate-controlled environment within what is commonly known as the “Fort Knox of Singapore” rests the skull of a triceratops which once roamed the earth 66 million years ago. The jagged edges of its frill and horns are largely intact, and according to its owner, Chaw Wei Yang, 26, it is one of the most complete triceratops skull fossils ever found. Chaw, who runs Fine Art Storage…",
  "key_points": [
    "Singapore's Fort Knox stores dinosaur fossils, including nearly complete triceratops skull",
    "Chaw Wei Yang, 26, owns the 66-million-year-old fossil with intact frill and horns",
    "FASS provides storage, shipping, insurance, and installation services for fine art and collectibles"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The expansion of high-security, tax-free storage facilities positions Singapore as a premier global hub for ultra-wealthy collectors seeking to preserve rare paleontological assets and fine art with absolute discretion.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}