AFTER a near-certain contraction last year for the third time since 2019, Hong Kong’s economy is coming back stronger this year and may even grow faster than rival financial hub Singapore for the ...
Death of Myanmar maid: Woman jailed for joining daughter in one of Singapore’s worst maid abuse cases
SINGAPORE: A woman who joined her daughter in abusing a maid until she died of a brain injury has been sentenced to 14 years' jail. Prema S Naraynasamy, 64, was given the sentence on Monday (Jan 9) ...
Singapore’s unemployment rates stay low in November: MOM
SINGAPORE’S unemployment rates dipped slightly in November and held steady at around pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Monday (Jan 9). Read ...
Jack Ma is giving up control of Ant. What does that mean for Ant’s IPO reboot?
The next big question for Ant is whether it will get another chance at going public now that billionaire Jack Ma, China’s most-famous entrepreneur, is ceding control. 1. What would need to happen for ...
Digital vs. Conventional Banks: Benefits of Digital Banking
Digital banks are new in Singapore, learn the differences between digital and conventional banks. Which banks are you available locally right now?
Singapore shares open stronger on Monday amid global rally; STI up 1.5%
SINGAPORE shares were pulled into positive territory on Monday (Jan 9), following a strong showing in the US and Europe markets. Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI) rose 1.5 per cent or 48.28 points ...
Hong Kong Reopening Likely to Push GDP Growth Above Singapore’s
After a near-certain contraction last year for the third time since 2019, Hong Kong’s economy is coming back stronger this year and may even grow faster than rival financial hub Singapore for the ...
4 Singapore Stocks Hitting Their 52-Week Lows: Are They a Buy?
If you are searching for bargains, here are four stocks scrapping a year low that may look ripe for buying. The post 4 Singapore Stocks Hitting Their 52-Week Lows: Are They a Buy? appeared first on ...
Private property rents for 2022 at highest level since 2013
Private residential property rents hit a record high in 2022, surpassing the previous peak in 2013. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s scam fighters aim to strengthen public-private collaboration | Video
More than 70 members from 13 transnational scam syndicates were caught and around 8,000 scammers and money mules investigated in Singapore in 2022. With such crimes rising, the Anti-Scam Command wants ...
Singapore’s A*Star researcher one of two women scientists to win prestigious international award
Two female scientists – a Singapore-based nanotechnology scientist and a Covid-19 vaccine developer – have received one of the most prestigious international awards for their contributions to medicine ...
Twitter makes further cuts on content moderation staff
Roles that didn't get enough “volume" to justify continued support were eliminated.
Chinese New Year 2023 takeaways: Lo Hei, pen cai and sweet treats to enjoy at home
With restriction-free celebrations in 2023, there is no time like Chinese New Year to bring your A-game.Between selecting the right cheongsam, packing red envelopes, and the holiday arriving earlier ...
Singapore’s Animal and Veterinary Service probing alleged animal abuse after dog’s skin turns red from e-collar use; trainer made allergy claims
Accused of using training methods and tools that allegedly caused a one-year-old golden retriever to suffer a severe skin reaction, a pet trainer said that ...
Singapore Art Week: Tanjong Pagar Distripark abuzz with local buyers, art lovers, families
Some galleries here reported seeing higher traffic after a quiet opening last Friday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore looks to ‘GST discounts’, cash handouts to ease pain of sales tax hike that’s set ‘to bite’
Economists warn middle-income earners are likely to be hit hardest by the increase, even with Finance Minister Lawrence Wong’s promise of a ‘Valentine’s Day’ present for citizens in this year’s budget ...