Hong Kong has banned three MDH and one Everest-branded spice powder, and Singapore has banned Everest's Fish curry masala. They allege the presence of ethylene oxide at levels surpassing permissible ...
Flexible work arrangement guidelines can be a chance to improve HR practices in Singapore, says expert
More help will be given to firms to upgrade their human resource practices so employees can better use flexible work arrangements.
Tim Cook boosts Apple campus investment to US$250 million for Singapore AI talent expansion
Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced plans to increase investment in the Ang Mo Kio campus, eyeing to expand the AI talent pool of the country.
After Singapore, Hong Kong Bans Sale Of MDH, Everest Spices Alleging Presence Of Cancer-Causing Chemicals
After Singapore, Hong Kong has banned the sale of popular Indian spice brands MDH Pvt. and Everest Food Products Pvt. due to the alleged presence of the carcinogenic pesticide ethylene oxide in ...
Singapore – Requests For Flexible Work – Can Employers Say “No”?
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
How worrying is H5N1 bird flu’s growing spread, and will Singapore be affected?
Early last week, the World Health Organisation (WHO) voiced concerns at H5N1 bird flu’s growing spread to new species, including humans who face ...
Singapore allows online declaration for $15,000 cash transit
All visitors entering or leaving Singapore with more than S$20,000 (US$14,700) in cash will be allowed to make online declarations starting from May 13, instead of the current hard copy declaration ...
Taylor Swift shares glimpse of date night in Singapore in new video
Swift has asked her fans to take part in her #ForAFortnightChallenge to celebrate the launch of her 11th studio album, 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
10 must-see spots and places to visit in Singapore
Singapore may just be a little red dot on the world map but this small island country packs a plethora of must-see spots that cater to diverse interests. Even as someone who has lived in Singapore my ...