CHROs in global MNCs can expect to take home about S$210,000 - S$390,000 a year, while those in large local/global MNC HQs could earn S$174,000 - S$310,000 annually. Further, generalist HR managers in ... ( read original story ...)
The Big Read: Saved by COVID-19 jobs, thousands now have to mull their future as Singapore looks to exit crisis
As the pandemic eases, there could be a significant cut in the headcount for short-term COVID-19-related jobs, several economists and Members of ... ( read original story ...)
Friends and family should help convince seniors in Singapore to take Covid-19 vaccine: Experts
Hundreds of unvaccinated seniors could die in the next 12 months as Singapore loosens Covid-19 rules, warned an expert.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore small and medium businesses struggle in digital transformation
Digitalisation efforts remain at early stages, with many not seeing success, despite multiple government programmes. And the need is only getting more acute. ( read original story ...)
Skylightz Gaming announces India entry by revealing Battlegrounds Mobile India roster and signing PUBG Mobile star Ronak
GC Group is based in Singapore. Skylightz Gaming has already two PUBG Mobile rosters in Nepal and Indonesia. The organization also has a ladies' team and a Free Fire lineup. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Only one new locally Covid-19 case reported on Sunday (July 11); two virus clusters closed
One new locally transmitted case has been confirmed on Sunday (July 11), making this the fourth day in the last eight when Singapore recorded one or zero local coronavirus cases. ( read original story ...)
Singapore, France central banks announce successful cross-border digital currency test
The Singapore and French central banks announced they have successfully completed a wholesale cross-border payment and settlement experiment using digital currencies in a test that has “broken new ... ( read original story ...)
In Southeast Asia, 11,000 bank branches are expected to close until 2030
As the entire banking industry shifts more and more to digital solutions and services and many, particularly tech-savvy customers have not seen the interior of a physical bank branch for quite some ... ( read original story ...)
One year after GE2020: Key issues debated in Singapore’s Parliament
Singapore’s 14th Parliament has debated on an array of issues ranging from the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, sustainability, impact of free trade agreements to racism. ( read original story ...)
Man to be charged for criminal trespass after TikTok stunt at Singapore Zoo
SINGAPORE: A man will be charged on Monday (Jun 12) with criminal trespass into an enclosure at the Singapore Zoo. On Sunday, the police said ... ( read original story ...)
Important for political parties to achieve common ground on the fundamentals vital to Singapore: Ong Ye Kung
SINGAPORE: It is important that political parties achieve common ground on the fundamentals vital to Singapore, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung ... ( read original story ...)
Two Indian Unicorns Plan Mega IPOs
Global investors will be focused on India’s stock market as two startups, both of which are unicorns, are slated to go public in the next few weeks. ( read original story ...)
Migrant workers in Singapore better poised to seek help with launch of new coalition
Migrant worker John Britto was terrified when he received a lawyer's letter asserting he had failed as a supervisor in taking care of a colleague who had suffered an injury at work. ( read original story ...)
Can you actually lose money with landed property in Singapore?
On Friday (July 9), the purchase of a $40 million Bin Tong Park Good Class Bungalow by Grab CEO Anthony Tan hit the headlines. This follows the purchase of a $36 million Good Class Bungalow (GCB) last ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered UAE and Visa launch multi-currency account for international payments
The account will be linked to the Visa Multi-Currency Debit Card Dubai: Standard Chartered UAE Sunday announced the launch of a Multi-Currency Account (MCA), in partnership with Visa, a leading ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: One unlinked locally transmitted infection among eigh new Covid-19 cases in Singapore
Singapore today recorded one new locally transmitted case of Covid-19 that has no links to past infections. Another seven cases were imported, making a total of eight new Covid-19 cases for the day. ( read original story ...)