MINDEF and MHA announced an increase of $125 to $200 in allowance for all national servicemen from 1 July. The last adjustment was in March 2020.
Same or not? Local TikTok user reviews UK’s version of Singapore’s beloved McSpicy
Singaporeans generally don't enjoy the heat, unless it's in the food they eat.Our collective love for the iconic McDonald's McSpicy is a testament to that.Over the years, this fiery fried-chicken burger has somewhat
Trust Bank announces zero FX fee on overseas spending, in-app travel insurance
Trust CEO Dwaipayan Sandhu claims that Trust is the only credit card in the market offering zero foreign exchange fees, compared to the general range of about 3.5% charged on overseas transactions by ...
UOB, Keppel to provide sustainability and digitalisation solutions for businesses
The solutions, which support the decarbonisation goals of businesses, will be rolled out progressively this year. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore police yet to identify man allegedly spotted in drain wearing only underwear; kitchenware, contraband cigarettes found
The identity of the man who was spotted in a drain along Hume Avenue in the Hillview-Bukit Batok district has yet to be established, the police said ...
Singapore’s Temasek cuts staff compensation over FTX investment
Singapore state investment fund Temasek said today it had slashed compensation for the team and senior management responsible for its investment in ...
Singapore’s Temasek to Exercise Caution in Crypto Space After FTX Nightmare
Singapore’s Temasek Holdings, one of its sovereign wealth funds, has pledged to take “collective accountability” for its failed $275 million investment in collapsed crypto exchange FTX. In a statement ...
Singapore wages up 0.4% in real terms in 2022, pace of growth ‘significantly dampened’ by inflation
SINGAPORE: Real wages in Singapore grew 0.4 per cent in 2022, lower than the 1.6 per cent in 2021, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Monday (May 29). The pace of real wage growth last year was "significantly dampened" by inflation.
A clucking nuisance: Complaints grow as wild chickens become increasingly common in Singapore
Residents raised concerns about noise, road safety and hygiene, but are generally opposed to culling the birds. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Employers in Singapore must accept all official medical certificates, per the Employment Act: MOM
Apart from the Act, there is no further set of guidelines for employers to follow regarding the acceptance of medical certificates, the Ministry said.
Singapore accounted for 3.3% FDI projects in Dubai in 2022
The top sectors include hotels and tourism which are at 51%. The Lion City accounted for 3.3% of foreign direct investments (FDI) in Dubai in the past year, according to an FDI markets report from Financial Times.
UOB and Keppel join forces to provide solutions supporting businesses’ sustainability and digitalisation journeys
UOB and Keppel signed an MOU to jointly support business in the region with their digitalisation and sustainability efforts.
Singapore’s Temasek cuts compensation for staff responsible for FTX investment
The move comes around six months after Temasek initiated an internal review of its investment in FTX, which resulted in a writedown of $275 million.
Singapore PM tests COVID-19 negative, returns to work on Monday
Singapores Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong returns to work on Monday as he has tested COVID-19 negative, seven days after testing positive for the virus for the first time.In a Facebook post on Sunday,
Growing popularity of ‘finfluencers’ may pose risks to investors: Finance experts
The growing popularity of financial influencers has raised concerns about the risks they may pose to consumers who follow them for advice. Most of these influencers share their knowledge, experience ...
Get money tips on TikTok? S’pore influencer, blogger, website owner make understanding finance fun
They also share what motivates them and how they ensure they dispense financial advice responsibly. Read more at straitstimes.com.