In the Singapore job market, the gap between the supply and demand of skilled labour is seeing a yawning gap. Despite the surging demand for talent, the job vacancies are unfilled. Will the island ... ( read original story ...)
CNA Explains: Repealing a law and amending the Singapore Constitution
The Government will repeal Section 377A of the Penal Code and amend the Constitution of Singapore to protect the definition of marriage from being challenged constitutionally in the courts. What does ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Faces Chicken Rice Crisis
Chicken rice is one of Singapore's favorite national dishes. The country usually imports chickens from neighboring Malaysia. But when feed prices soared following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, ... ( read original story ...)
‘Differentiated’ employment pass can attract specialised talent to Singapore: Experts
The new Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass, which was announced by the Manpower Ministry on Aug 29, aims to strengthen Singapore’s position as a global hub for talent. ( read original story ...)
Some mask manufacturers in Singapore scale back production as restrictions ease
Some manufacturers who started making masks at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic foresaw that demand would dip after outdoor mask restrictions were lifted, and made plans to scale down production. ( read original story ...)
‘Can’t believe we endured this’: Woman stuck in 5 hour-long queue at JB customs
Ever since the borders reopened some four months ago, the Causeway has seen a flurry of activity, just like how things were during pre-pandemic days. And while many are thrilled to reunite with family ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore work visa rules revamped to attract foreign talents: Check eligibility, other details
Singapore also announced that some tech professionals whose skills are in short supply will from September 2023 be eligible for five-year visas, up from a two- to three-years currently. The processing ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based Propseller uses data to take the hassle out of real estate transactions
Propseller will use its Series A to scale its business model, expand its offerings and enter overseas markets. ( read original story ...)
Singapore is exploring restricting retail access to cryptocurrencies: MAS chief Ravi Menon
The regulator is looking at making it harder for the public to buy crypto, but will not ban such trading activities. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore mulls making it harder for people to trade crypto
Singapore started tightening crypto rules early this year with a ban on advertising, and plans to require virtual-asset providers to be licensed locally even if they only do business overseas. The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to launch new work pass for top talent in all sectors from 2023
There is a S$30,000 minimum monthly salary requirement for the new Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass. Those with “outstanding achievements” in tech, arts, academia or sports can qualify even if they ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore mulls tightening cryptocurrency trading by retail investors
The chief of Singapore's central bank said the city-state is considering new measures that will make it more difficult for retail investors to trade cryptocurrencies at a time when they seem to be ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore takes the wheel on data-driven technology
Companies in Singapore are the most likely in the Asia Pacific to use data analytics and visualisation, cybersecurity and robotic process automation (RPA) in the next 12 months, according to a survey ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Towering Transformation
The city-state has become known for residential buildings that feature a blend of futuristic facades and a connection to nature ... ( read original story ...)
The price for a Singapore
I often hear Jamaicans speak highly of Singapore and compare its rate of progress to ours. I have even heard some say that the nation that broke away from the British Empire in 1963 is ... ( read original story ...)
The price for a Singapore
I often hear Jamaicans speak highly of Singapore and compare its rate of progress to ours. I have even heard some say that the nation that broke away from the British Empire in 1963 is ... ( read original story ...)