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 ...)
Will Google Pay take off in Singapore?
We dive into the state of Google Pay in Singapore and look at what fresh funding will do for this Bangladeshi healthtech startup. ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 Budget measures helped cushion recession’s impact, save jobs: Finance Ministry
The measures saved or created some 155,000 jobs over 2020 and 2021, and shaved the rise in unemployment rate.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore economy could have contracted 12.4% if not for COVID-19 Budget measures: MAS estimates
SINGAPORE: Without the support measures rolled out by the Government to cushion the blow of the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy would likely have ... ( read original story ...)
Budget measures continually fine-tuned to respond to evolving Covid-19 situation: Ministry of Finance report
SINGAPORE - As governments around the world moved to contain the coronavirus by imposing lockdowns and shuttering businesses, the Finance Ministry had to quickly adjust last year's five Budgets.. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore households got $2,000 per member from COVID-19 measures on average
Singaporean households received about $2,000 per member on average from COVID-19 measures introduced, according to a Ministry of Finance paper released on Thursday (11 February).Titled “An Interim ... ( read original story ...)