Local retail workers are set to get salary increases of 8.4 per cent to 8.5 per cent annually over the next three years under a proposed wage ladder to boost low wages in the sector. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Court Grants Zipmex Three-Month Creditor Protection
Asia cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex Pte was granted more than three months of protection from creditors by Singapore’s High Court, giving the troubled firm breathing room to come up with a funding ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Army, Navy conclude military drills in Indonesia involving 13 countries, including US
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has completed a multilateral military exercise, training alongside troops from Australia, Indonesia and the United States, said the Ministry of Defence ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore armed forces joins multilateral exercise involving 13 countries for the first time
The Singapore Armed Forces has, for the first time, taken part in a multilateral exercise involving assets and personnel from 13 countries, said the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) on Monday (Aug 15). ( read original story ...)
CNA Explains: Why are Singapore Savings Bonds in hot demand and should you invest in them?
Rising yields from the Singapore Savings Bonds have been attracting more investors in recent months. Is it too late for you to jump in? CNA asks the experts. ( read original story ...)
Emulating the ambitions of Singapore’s high-tech vision
He stressed that Vietnam wishes to strengthen its bilateral strategic alliance and learn from Singapore’s experience in establishing an independent, self-sufficient economy in parallel with intense ... ( read original story ...)
How Singapore’s biggest dengue clusters are tackling mosquito breeding
More extensive checks and regular fogging are among the measures implemented by NEA and town councils. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Stronger Singapore dollar vis-à-vis other Asean currencies not good for Genting unit
The recent strengthening of the Singapore dollar against other Asean currencies does not bode well for Genting Bhd subsidiary Genting Singapore plc, Affin Hwang Capital said. ( read original story ...)
WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Sports happenings in Singapore (8-14 August)
Singapore announced its 12-player squad for the Asian Netball Championships to be held at the OCBC Arena from 3 to 11 September, with five players making their major international tournament debuts as ... ( read original story ...)
Jan-July trade with Singapore drops by over 27% on-year
Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Singapore in the first seven months of 2022 amounted to $2.608 billion, a sharp drop of 27.46 per cent compared to the $3.595 billion logged in the same period ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore scientists studying Asian skin to gain insight into common skin disorders
While some may think that differences between human skins is only skin-deep, a group of scientists in Singapore is studying the differences between Asian and Caucasian skin. Read more at straitstimes. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 3,023 new COVID-19 cases
Singapore reported 3,023 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the total tally to 1,794,069. Of the new cases, 389 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 2,634 ... ( read original story ...)
Duckhams announces rebranding in Malaysia and Singapore
Engine oil brand Duckhams has announced its rebranding and repackaging of products in Malaysia and Singapore to align its regional presence with the overall global positioning to atttract younger ... ( read original story ...)
Tchoukball: Singapore U-18 girls retain Asia-Pacific youth title by beating Thailand
This comes two weeks after senior women's team's victory in Asia Pacific event but U-18 boys lose to Chinese Taipei. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore narrows 2022 GDP growth forecast to 3-4 per cent, says trade and industry ministry
Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) announced on Thursday that it has narrowed the gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2022 to 3-4 per cent from 3-5 per cent, reported Xinhua ... ( read original story ...)
International Series Singapore: Nitithorn clinches inaugural title by single stroke
Thai golfer Nitithorn Thippong clinched the inaugural International Series Singapore by a single stroke at the Tanah Merah Country Club. ( read original story ...)