The practice of overbooking should be reviewed to protect consumers in Singapore's tourism and hospitality industry, said Consumers Association of Singapore (Case) president Melvin Yong in a Facebook ... ( read original story ...)
Helping young children in Singapore catch up after years lost to the pandemic
Born during the Covid-19 pandemic in the middle of 2020, Luis* spent the first two years of his life at home being cared for mainly by his grandmother, while his mother, Coleen*, worked long hours to ... ( read original story ...)
Protecting minority sensitivites part of Singapore’s playbook for social cohesion, says former top civil servant
A cartoon insulting Islam would never be allowed to be published in Singapore in the name of free speech, said former top civil servant Yeoh Chee Yan has said. ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Why aren’t we using sunscreen in sunny Singapore?
A study showed that less than a quarter of people in Singapore use sunscreen. The problem is that sunscreen is still seen as a beauty product, rather than a health one, says beauty publisher Kristen ... ( read original story ...)
13 best credit cards with no annual fee (2022)
Every year, you call that number on the back of your credit card, fumble with the answering machine’s 1,000 options and then finally after lots of hair-pulling frustration get to speak to a real human ... ( read original story ...)
3 best credit cards for women in Singapore
The modern Singaporean woman wears many hats – the corporate leader, mother, wife, or perhaps, carving her niche in a male-dominated domain.Whether you are paying for a business lunch, shopping for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s new visa rules: ONE pass launched to attract global talent
The ONE pass will be rolled out from January 1, 2023. Singapore's Ministry of Manpower through its official press release announced the move as “enhancements to strengthen Singapore’s position as a ... ( read original story ...)
More young Singaporeans considering renting and flat sharing as they find current property prices too high: Study
More young Singaporeans, compared with older age groups, are considering renting and flat sharing as they find current property prices too high.Even then, most still intend to buy a home within the ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Partners with The Sandbox to Launch ‘DBS BetterWorld’ to Demonstrate How TheMetaverse Can be Used as a Force for Good
The partnership makes DBS the first Singapore Company to seal an alliance with The Sandbox and the first bank in Singapore to make a foray into the metaverse. This also marks a new milestone in DBS’ ... ( read original story ...)
No, Indian tourists can’t replace Southeast Asia’s absent Chinese visitors – just look at Singapore
China was by far the largest source market for inbound tourists to the region, pre-pandemic. Many Southeast Asian nations had pinned their hopes on a post-pandemic surge of travellers from India to ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Bank Ties Up With Sandbox To Build A Sustainable World In Metaverse
DBS Bank has forayed into the metaverse world by partnering with Sandbox to highlight the importance of sustainability ... ( read original story ...)
Critical that Singapore remains a high trust society: DPM Wong | Video
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says it will be even more critical that Singapore remains a high trust society in the coming years. In order to maintain this trust, the nation must continually ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s new work permit under ONE pass: Everything you need to know
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) through its official press release announced “enhancements to strengthen Singapore’s position as a global hub for talent”. ( read original story ...)
Experience and networks from Covid-19 essential in tackling future challenges, says Singapore foreign minister
The experience, networks and lessons learnt from Covid-19 will help Singapore tackle future pandemics as well as challenges such as climate change, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Netball C’ship: Singapore qualify for World Cup after beating Malaysia to reach final
Singapore qualified for the 2023 Netball World Cup after reaching the final of the Asian Netball Championship by beating arch-rivals Malaysia 54-41 at the OCBC Arena. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 1,824 new COVID-19 cases
Singapore reported 1,824 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the total tally to 1,858,497. Of the new cases, 185 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 1,639 ... ( read original story ...)