What could have been our first hypercar. Zero to 100km/h in less than three seconds. An eye-watering price tag of more than $2 million. Exclusivity - in the guise of a production run capped around 10 ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-director fined $558,000 for falsifying statements on export certificates: Customs
He faked the documents on some $9.72 million worth of goods, to benefit from preferential tariff treatment. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Resumption of Malaysian chicken exports: Supply stability, high prices remain concerns for consumers, businesses
Some chicken rice stall owners here fear that the move does not mean a guaranteed supply. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Will new work pass make top talent ‘sit up, pay attention’ to Singapore?
The new Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass is a strong signal to attract global talent to Singapore. Singaporeans may understand and accept the need for top talent, but they also want assurance of ... ( read original story ...)
Masks Down, Singapore Smiles on High-Earners Again
Singapore is creating a new work permit and lowering other barriers to imported talent to win the post-Covid battle. ( read original story ...)
Singapore introduces long-term work visas to fill vacancies — Why is there a talent crunch in the island country?
In the Singapore job market, the gap between the supply and demand of skilled labour is seeing a yawning gap. Despite the surging demand for talent, the job vacancies are unfilled. Will the island ... ( read original story ...)
CNA Explains: Repealing a law and amending the Singapore Constitution
The Government will repeal Section 377A of the Penal Code and amend the Constitution of Singapore to protect the definition of marriage from being challenged constitutionally in the courts. What does ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Faces Chicken Rice Crisis
Chicken rice is one of Singapore's favorite national dishes. The country usually imports chickens from neighboring Malaysia. But when feed prices soared following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, ... ( read original story ...)
‘Differentiated’ employment pass can attract specialised talent to Singapore: Experts
The new Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass, which was announced by the Manpower Ministry on Aug 29, aims to strengthen Singapore’s position as a global hub for talent. ( read original story ...)
Some mask manufacturers in Singapore scale back production as restrictions ease
Some manufacturers who started making masks at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic foresaw that demand would dip after outdoor mask restrictions were lifted, and made plans to scale down production. ( read original story ...)
‘Can’t believe we endured this’: Woman stuck in 5 hour-long queue at JB customs
Ever since the borders reopened some four months ago, the Causeway has seen a flurry of activity, just like how things were during pre-pandemic days. And while many are thrilled to reunite with family ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore work visa rules revamped to attract foreign talents: Check eligibility, other details
Singapore also announced that some tech professionals whose skills are in short supply will from September 2023 be eligible for five-year visas, up from a two- to three-years currently. The processing ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based Propseller uses data to take the hassle out of real estate transactions
Propseller will use its Series A to scale its business model, expand its offerings and enter overseas markets. ( read original story ...)
Singapore is exploring restricting retail access to cryptocurrencies: MAS chief Ravi Menon
The regulator is looking at making it harder for the public to buy crypto, but will not ban such trading activities. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore mulls making it harder for people to trade crypto
Singapore started tightening crypto rules early this year with a ban on advertising, and plans to require virtual-asset providers to be licensed locally even if they only do business overseas. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to launch new work pass for top talent in all sectors from 2023
There is a S$30,000 minimum monthly salary requirement for the new Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass. Those with “outstanding achievements” in tech, arts, academia or sports can qualify even if they ... ( read original story ...)