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 ...)
Check out the top 10 brands in Singapore
Singapore has grown from poverty to become one of the richest countries in the world. To do this, Singapore has nurtured the growth of both homegrown and international brands. ( 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 ...)
Rebound Likely For Singapore Stock Market
The Singapore stock market on Friday halted the two-day winning streak in which it had collected more than 30 points or 1 percent. ( 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 ...)
2022/2023 salaries & top 10 in-demand skills across roles in Singapore
As unemployment rates decline and job vacancies start to rise, Singapore is seeing a strong growing demand for STEM professionals in IT and engineering roles. ( read original story ...)
Don’t get over-excited about the stock market rally
It remains to be seen whether the rally is sustainable or markets are setting up for a major pullback. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Coal firms face tougher times raising finance on climate concerns
Coal power and mining firms in the region are finding it harder to raise finance over climate change concerns, and are being increasingly pushed by banks to lay out concrete transition plans to shift ... ( 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 ...)
CNA Explains: Singapore Savings Bonds in hot demand – why and how 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 ...)