As part of their deployment to South East Asia, Indian Naval ships, Sahyadri and Kadmatt, under the command of Rear Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, visited Singapore for ... ( read original story ...)
End of decade-long wait for some as last batch of Singapore pilgrims head off to Haj
SINGAPORE - The last batch of Muslim pilgrims for the haj this year here have set off for the annual pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia after what has been a decade-long wait for some of them. A total of 180 ... ( read original story ...)
Hiker from Singapore rescued after going missing for 3 days in New York state swamp
Forest rangers said the man drank swamp water to survive, and that he had hypothermia. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Brewery makes beer from urine, sewage water in Singapore
Brewerkz in Singapore in partnership with the country’s nationwide water company, PUB has produced beer from urine and sewage water. ( read original story ...)
Three in four older workers in Singapore don’t intend to retire before 65; reasons include staying active, having purpose
Three in four older workers in Singapore have no intention of stopping work before they turn 65. The top reasons for wanting to remain employed are to stay active, have a sense of purpose, maintain ... ( read original story ...)
Hiker from Singapore rescued after going missing for theee days in New York state swamp
A 58-year-old man who lives in Singapore has been rescued by forest rangers after he went missing for three days in a New York state swamp. ( read original story ...)
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$500) with promo code UOBSG15 Book by 31 Dec 2022, travel by 31 Mar 2023 Citibank credit cards 20% ... Mar 2023 AMEX credit cards 6% off hotels in Singapore and worldwide Book by 31 Dec 2022 ... ( read original story ...)
UOB raises GDP forecast for Vietnam to 7%
The United Oversea Bank of Singapore (UOB) has revised up Vietnam’s 2022 GDP growth forecast to 7.0% from 6.5%, assuming no further severe domestic disruptions from COVID-19, and projected growth of ... ( read original story ...)
Long hours and new work technologies among challenges faced by older workers in Singapore
Some older workers here have a tough time adjusting to new work processes and technologies, while others cannot put in long hours due to personal or health reasons. ( read original story ...)
New comedy club featuring Singapore comedians to open in Bras Basah
SINGAPORE - A new comedy club that puts Singaporean comedians in the spotlight will open in Bras Basah. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Gen Y Speaks: I fumbled my way into founding a tech firm, after deciding full-time university wasn’t for me
Ever since I was young, I’ve always been interested in technology, business and innovations and the limitless potential they could bring to society. ( read original story ...)
Big wins for veteran Singapore singer at Taiwan music awards
Veteran Singaporean singer Tanya Chua took home four top prizes at Taiwan's Golden Melody Awards, one of the most prestigious entertainment events in the Chinese-speaking world. Chua, whose first ... ( read original story ...)
Low pay, gruelling hours, tedious work: Why Singapore’s architecture graduates are drawing up exit plans
Only 7 per cent of young architecture graduates said they were likely to stay in the profession in the long run, according to a survey done last year. ( read original story ...)
Singapore trials automated in-car clearance system using biometrics at land checkpoints | Video
Singapore is trialing an improved automated immigration clearance system for people who use cars to pass through land checkpoints. The system being tested at Old Woodlands Checkpoint is a second ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 pandemic report card: Did Singapore pass?
The review of the Government's response to the pandemic is ongoing. Insight takes its own look at how well Singapore fared. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
How well did Singapore fare in saving lives and livelihoods during the Covid-19 pandemic?
The review of the Government's response to the pandemic is ongoing. Insight takes its own look at how well Singapore fared in saving lives and livelihoods. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)