Mr Gan urged employers to work with the Government and its tripartite partners to upgrade and redesign jobs.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore IT services firm acquires majority stake in US staffing company
Kris Infotech, an information technology consulting and advisory services company based in Singapore, has acquired a 60% stake in AGS Tek Partners, a US-headquartered software and staffing firm. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s June bunker fuel sales gain on soaring HSFO demand
Singapore’s total marine fuel sales jumped by a sharp 7.4% year on year, underpinned by strong HSFO demand, reflecting the continued rise in scrubbers installations by shipowners prompted by a ... ( read original story ...)
He started his haulage business smack in the middle of the pandemic – and thrived
With a supportive network, a rented truck and the right digital tools, Mr Mohd Noor Mohd Salim found the confidence to become his own boss.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM assures senior citizens of coronavirus vaccine safety
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has assured Singapore's senior citizens that Covid vaccines are safe and urged them to get doses, as city-state recorded its 37th coronavirus-linked fatality. ( read original story ...)
What We Can Learn From MOS Burger Temporarily Closing Down About 1/5 Of Its Stores In Singapore
We look at some things we can learn from MOS Burger temporarily shutting down some of its outlets until 18 August 2021. ( read original story ...)
Killiney Kopitiam’s first cafe in the US a draw for customers who miss Singapore food
After Amanda Toh Steckler opened Killiney Kopitiam’s first branch in the United States in August last year, it quickly became an outlet for Singaporeans from all corners of California to get their ... ( read original story ...)
Countries Washington imports the most goods from
Stacker compiled a list of the countries Washington imports the most goods from using ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Plenty of fish in the sea? Seafood-loving Singapore may not have its fill in the future
With all the stresses on the seafood industry, it’s time to think about the bigger questions during our trips to the market, says NTU’s William Chen. ( read original story ...)
IN FOCUS: How ready is Singapore for a major ransomware attack?
SINGAPORE: Imagine being in a large, dark house - there are cameras, but you can't see in all the corners. This is how Mr Eric Nagel, general ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis: China crackdown could knock crude oil import growth to 20-year low
Beijing's crackdown on the misuse of import quotas combined with the impact of high crude prices could see China's growth in oil imports sink to the lowest in two decades in 2021, despite an expected ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore needs “whole-of-nation” effort to achieve Singapore Green Plan 2030: senior official
Singapore needs a "whole-of-nation" effort to achieve the Singapore Green Plan 2030, said Low Yen Ling, minister of state for the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Culture, Community ... ( read original story ...)
Nightlife business association calls for stronger penalties on errant operators in open letter
An association representing owners of nightlife businesses has urged heavier penalties on operators that flout rules, and will work with the authorities to clamp down on bad actors.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore market ends week mostly unchanged amid virus jitters
Local stocks ended the week flat as traders stayed cautious amid a rise in coronavirus cases and tighter restrictions that kicked in this week.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s core inflation eases slightly in June but stays positive
SINGAPORE: Consumer prices in Singapore continued to rise in June but at a slightly slower pace, reflecting a steeper decline in the cost of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Consumer Prices Rise 2.4% in June
Singapore's consumer prices rose at the same pace in June as in May, as a drop in cost of retail and other goods was ... ( read original story ...)