In Southeast Asia, the popularity of working as freelance drivers is creating a race to the bottom, amid poor terms and conditions, a saturated market and excessive platform fees.
Singapore Air Force plane catches attention after flight pattern resembled ‘X-rated symbol’; RSAF says it’s ‘purely coincidental’
A flight pattern from a Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) plane drew eyeballs from avid aircraft watchers in Western Australia on Thursday (Sept 28). On the same day, it was picked up by users of ...
Singapore’s Leading Upstream Energy Manufacturer OMS and A*STAR Sign MoU to Spearhead R&D For the Regional Oil and Gas Sector
with A*STAR's Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech). Both parties will explore collaboration opportunities in additive manufacturing, such as research and development activities in ...
Singapore Bourse May Remain Rangebound On Monday
The Singapore stock market has tracked higher in consecutive trading days, collecting almost 20 points or 0.6 percent along the way.
Singapore: Migrant workers at Tanah Merah dorm have to wait hours for shuttle bus; operator says it’s only a peak-period problem
When migrant worker Syed Abu fell ill with the flu and had to see a doctor, the 31-year-old had to wait three hours for a shuttle bus to take him back to ...
How Singapore Courts are evolving and promoting access to justice for all
As equality, truth and trust are threatened, Singapore’s judiciary is reimagining its role as a provider of justice. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Versatile, ‘safe haven’ asset: What you should know before investing in gold
The precious metal, which can be held via the UOB Gold Savings Account, is more than just a reliable store of value. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore climate rally calls for inclusivity and more protection for vulnerable communities
Over 1,400 people joined Singapore’s climate rally on September 23 at Hong Lim Park, the only place in the city where citizens can hold a protest without requiring a police permit. This was ...
Singapore’s UOB warns against fake Taylor Swift meet-and-greet invites
Those who hold accounts with UOB in Singapore and make use of the bank’s digital banking capabilities may have noticed a new scam alert since Friday.
Passport-Free Immigration at Singapore Airport
Singapore's Changi Airport is set to implement passport-free immigration clearance using biometric technology.
These two banks join OCBC & Citibank to restrict bank digital services usage if unverified apps on phones are found
And they are none other than DBS and UOB, the two big local bank names we’re aware of. So news has it that new security measures will be implemented to protect customers from scams. These measures ...
S’pore man, 74, loses S$70,000 life savings after downloading app to order Peking duck
The victim, surnamed Loh, lost about S$70,000 of his life savings that very afternoon. Loh told Shin Min Daily News that on Aug. 26, he came across a Facebook advertisement by a roast duck supplier ...
Singapore: Three Arrows founder’s arrest in the Lion City marks yet another downfall of a crypto highflyer
Bloomberg News has reached out to Singapore police for comment. Zhu’s arrest is only the latest in a string of legal interventions against alleged wrongdoing in crypto, following a series of ...
‘It’s like a thrill’: More wildlife sightings in Singapore due to habitat change, people seeking out animals
Recent glimpses of a Malayan tapir and a silvered langur have underscored a pattern of more frequent wildlife sightings. Shifting environments have also caused humans and animals to interact more ...
Should you get a fixed home loan or a floating home loan?
For the vast majority in Singapore, home loans are perhaps the largest financial expenditures of our lives. Typically lasting between 10 to 20 years and costing well into six figures and beyond, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Joyce Chua releases three young-adult novels under Penguin in a year
The young-adult fiction author also shares how busy teenagers can find time to read novels. Read more at straitstimes.com.