The Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangement take effect from 1 December 2024. The Guidelines require Singapore employers to fairly consider formal requests from employees for flexible work ...
Woman in S’pore obeyed online boyfriend and opened bank account used in Internet love scam
A married woman entered into a relationship with a man she met online, and agreed to open a bank account on his behalf.
SCB Julius Baer appoints new CEO
SCB Julius Baer Securities, the wealth management joint venture between Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) and Julius Baer, has appointed Peerapong Jirasevijinda as its new chief executive officer, effective ...
Analysts prefer DBS over peers, see higher DPS for FY2024
While his DPS forecast for 1QFY2024 to 3QFY2024 is 54 cents, he sees a slightly higher DPS of 60 cents for 4QFY2024, leading to a full-year DPS estimate of $2.22.
DBS signs S$100 million loan to green UK bus fleet
ComfortDelGro Corporation, a Singapore-based multinational transport operator, has secured a S$100 million (US$73.47 million) financing facility to decarbonize its bus fleet in the United Kingdom.
Singapore’s Changi loses crown as world’s best airport
Doha's Hamad International Airport has dethroned Singapore's Changi to claim the title of world's best airport this year, as voted by Skytrax, a British airline and airport review and ranking site.
Lyrids meteor shower over Singapore: What it is and when to watch it
The Lyrids meteor shower is one of the oldest known meteor showers, with its first recorded sight dating back to 687 BC by the Chinese. Named after the constellation Lyra, the Lyrids are known for its ...
Singapore’s US$400 billion economy, soaring currency give next PM Lawrence Wong plenty to smile about
The city state’s incoming PM inherits a currency that has risen 40 per cent against its major trading partners over the past two decades, while the economy has doubled in size and total assets under ...
Singapore’s next PM, transgender debate in Japan, luxury travel in Nepal: 5 weekend reads you may have missed
From Singapore’s next prime minister to luxury travel’s renaissance in Nepal, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
Singapore to implement new flexi-work arrangement guidelines, includes 4-day work week option
In the post-pandemic world, our work landscape has embraced a new norm where flexibility in our arrangements is widely accepted. And Singapore’s work landscape is no exception.
Singapore’s Pacific International Lines sees 2023 profit slump by 90%
Singapore liner company Pacific International Lines (PIL) has reported a near 90% decline in full-year profit for 2023, newly released figures show. The company made a profit last year of $306.8m ...
Are high property costs stunting tech growth in Singapore?
Singapore has the highest average annual asking office rent at US$104 psf. Singapore has emerged as a “powerhouse” market for global tech talent, CBRE reported. In its Global Tech Talent Guidebook, ... ( read original story ...)
50% off cooling mattresses, free pillows worth S$700 & over 1,000 sale items at Four Star’s Kallang Flagship store from Apr. 24 to 28
As part of Four Star’s Flagship Store 7th Anniversary Sale from Apr. 24 to 28, in addition to a store-wide sale at their Kallang Flagship store, all mattresses with “cooling capabilities” will be sold ...
DPM Lawrence Wong and brand Singapore: What’s the role of social?
"Politicians’ shift to LinkedIn ensures they do not over-index on a young audience, promoting awareness from professionals and business communities on the platform." ...
Singapore stocks saw slight uptick on Monday—STI edged up by 0.1%
SINGAPORE: Singapore stocks saw a slight uptick on Monday morning despite the overall subdued performance... The post Singapore stocks saw slight uptick on Monday—STI edged up by 0.1% appeared first o ...
Singapore rower Saiyidah Aisyah qualifies for Summer Olympics
Rower Saiyidah Aisyah becomes the latest Team Singapore athlete to secure her ticket to the Paris Olympics. She finished sixth in the women’s 2,000m lightweight single sculls event at a continental ...