Those in the know head straight to the back of the plane, and even pay extra to snag one of the exclusive six seats. ( read original story ...)
Singapore averted deeper economic recession with fine-tuned measures
As governments around the world moved to contain the coronavirus by imposing lockdowns and shutting businesses, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) had to quickly adjust last year's five Budgets. By ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore as a model of stakeholder government
It is hard for a government to get its core functions right. But some, such as the Nordic nations, New Zealand, or Singapore, do manage to do significantly better than others, and their model provides ... ( read original story ...)
Stakeholder capitalism: The Singapore experience
It is hard for a government to get its core functions right. But some, such as the Nordic nations, New Zealand, or Singapore, do manage to do significantly better than others, and their model provides ... ( read original story ...)
Private equity and Asia (2)
HAPPY Lunar New Year and Advanced Valentines to my readers! How do private equity or PE firms operate? Given their objective of profit, they have certain standard practices which are necessary for an ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Why starting a business straight out of school is the best thing I did
Rae Fung, who started her coaching and emcee business right out of university, says this is the best time to become an entrepreneur. ( read original story ...)
Canada values Singapore’s support for a potential FTA with Asean
SINGAPORE - Canada will continue to pursue a free trade agreement (FTA) with Asean to expand trade and investment with one of the world's fastest-growing markets, Ms Mary Ng, Canada's Minister of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines Is Operating Flights With Completely Vaccinated Crews
The travel industry's global vaccination efforts against COVID-19 has reached another important milestone: Singapore Airlines began operating its first-ever flights with fully vaccinated onboard crew. ( read original story ...)
As export markets wilt, roses look to bloom on home turf
As flight connectivity to the UK and Europe, key markets for Indian roses, remains disrupted on account of Covid, the growers are forced to rely on the domestic market this Valentine’s season. “We ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore economy could have contracted 12.4% if not for COVID-19 Budget measures: MAS estimates | Video
Without the support measures rolled out by the Government to cushion the blow of the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy would likely have contracted by twice as much last year, according to a paper ... ( read original story ...)
Jail for ex-Miss Universe Singapore contestant who used friends’ card details to shop online
A former Miss Universe Singapore contestant who memorised her friends' debit card details and used these to spend S$2,000 online was on Thursday (Feb 11) sentenced to six weeks' jail. ( read original story ...)
Former Malaysian national swimmer gets jail for defaulting on NS obligations in Singapore
SINGAPORE: A former Malaysian national swimmer who holds permanent residency in Singapore was given eight weeks' jail on Tuesday (Feb 9) for ... ( read original story ...)
Why Standard Chartered continues believing in banking with a cause
You may not be anywhere near the office water cooler right now, but we still want to spotlight the most talked about creative from the brands that should be on your radar. Today, we consider a new ... ( read original story ...)
River Hongbao festivities begin at Gardens by the Bay
Visitors on the opening day of the River Hongbao festivities were treated to a spectacle of lanterns and a lion dance exhibition to kick off Chinese New Year celebrations.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
12 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, with 3 in community and 9 imported
SINGAPORE - There were 12 new coronavirus cases confirmed as at Thursday noon (Feb 11), taking Singapore's total to 59,759. They included three community cases, said the Ministry of Health (MOH). ( read original story ...)
Singapore to have new electronic waste disposal system this year
Alba Group, an international waste management company, to run the services from July 1 this year until June 30, 2026.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)