The Manpower Ministry and tripartite partners are developing a set of guidelines “to shape norms and provide employers with further guidance” on including non-compete clauses in labour contracts.
Vote for Ah Lian? Michelle Chong shows off ‘presidential campaign flyers’, wants to make Singapore tok kong again
Do we have a new contender for Singapore's upcoming Presidential Election?While Michelle Chong is unlikely to give Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam and entrepreneur George Goh a run for their ...
Supertanker freight rates jump as Mideast crude exports to Asia rise
The costs of chartering supertankers to move crude oil from the Middle East to Asia have jumped to the highest since April as more cargoes are being booked in June, according to industry sources and ...
What are the eligibility criteria of private sector candidates for Singapore’s Presidential Election and does George Goh qualify?
Now that businessman George Goh has thrown his hat into the ring as a potential candidate for the upcoming Presidential Election, attention has turned ...
Two Crypto Platforms Halt Withdrawals in an Echo of the Sector’s 2022 Woes
Two South Korea-linked crypto platforms halted withdrawals in the space of 24 hours, a reminder of the ongoing risks in the digital-asset sector following a spate of blowups sparked by a market rout ...
Singapore pushes to become carbon market hub
While relatively low now, at S$5 per tonne, the tax will rise to S$25 per tonne in 2024, and S$45 from 2026. Voluntary markets are only part of Singapore’s strategy, however. The country also has its ...
Queue-cutting driver denied entry into Singapore
THE driver of a luxury SUV with a Malaysian number plate was denied entry by Singapore Customs for ignoring police instructions, China Press reported.
As Singapore develops guidelines on non-compete clauses, lawyers say a US-style ban is unlikely
The Manpower Ministry and tripartite partners are developing a set of guidelines “to shape norms and provide employers with further guidance” on including non-compete clauses in labour contracts.
Malaysia, Singapore to boost bilateral trade in digital and green economy – Tengku Zafrul
Malaysia and Singapore agreed on having a regular platform, the Annual Ministerial Dialogue (AMD), to boost bilateral trade and investments between both countries, especially in the cooperation on ...
Woodlands Train Checkpoint now has 10 self-service kiosks to speed up customs clearance
If you are departing or entering Singapore by train via the Woodlands Train Checkpoint (WTCP), you can expect a faster journey because there are now 10 self-clearance kiosks at the border checkpoint.
Singapore May bunker sales breach 4.5 mln tonnes; hits over 5-year high
SINGAPORE, June 14 (Reuters ... Aerospace & Defensecategory Israel reports record $12.5 bln defence exports, 24% of them to Arab partners June 13, 2023 ...
Singapore shoppers blur lines between online and offline retail: report
OMNICHANNEL retail is the way forward, as Singapore consumers increasingly combine online and offline shopping, according to a study by GlobalData. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore team takes 3rd place in rocket contest despite last-minute scramble over US Customs issues
It had to import a commercial hybrid motor from the US. The team also had to navigate the regulatory landscape in Singapore, said Hong. Since the use of gunpowder and pyrotechnics are restricted here, ...
More Singapore manufacturing firms setting up shop in India
ANI piece that took a look at why more Singapore manufacturers have moved to India of late said that the number of firms from Singapore that have partnered with EnterpriseSG to enter India went up by ...
Why are durians here, there and everywhere in Singapore?
Thailand, which traditionally dominates the Chinese market, remains a strong contender. Vietnam and the Philippines have also secured permits to export fresh durians to China lately. China’s ...
S’pore team takes 3rd place in rocket contest despite last-minute scramble over US Customs issues
It managed to launch its 3m rocket on June 4 at the Friends of Amateur Rocketry competition. Read more at straitstimes.com.