More market volatility expected ahead
SINGAPORE – It was another volatile week for US equity markets as fears of potential inflation, stubbornly high US joblessness and an uneven recovery clashed with hopes of an accelerated […]
Nets eyes larger footprint in online payments space
SINGAPORE – The ubiquity of Nets terminals – there are more than 130,000 of them in Singapore today – may find its equivalent in the online sphere, as the e-payment […]
S’pore’s tallest fish farm to produce 2,700 tonnes of fish a year by 2023
SINGAPORE – High-rise living is not just for humans in Singapore. An eight-storey fish farm – the tallest in Singapore and the region – is slated to start operations in […]
Battle for young hearts and minds as extremists grow savvy online
A 17-year-old detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA) in January last year had begun to walk down the path of radicalisation in 2017 when he was 15 years old, […]
15,600 first-time flat buyers get $500m in grants
About 15,600 first-time flat buyers have received nearly $500 million in grants under the Enhanced CPF Housing Grant since the scheme was launched in September 2019. Of these, 7,700 bought […]
Almost $500 million in Enhanced CPF Housing Grants given to 15,600 first-time HDB flat buyers
SINGAPORE – Close to $500 million has been disbursed to about 15,600 first-time flat buyers since the Enhanced CPF Housing Grant (EHG) was launched in September 2019. Another $748 million […]
Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Feb 21
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, Feb 21. Over 8,600 fines issued for breach of Covid-19 safety measures From April to December last year, more […]
Man loses $130k to fake bitcoin trader
If someone tells you that your investment has turned a tidy profit and that you should put in more money to earn even more, just say “no” until you can […]
‘I jaywalk because I’m fast enough’
Last Monday, around 11.30am, an elderly man on crutches slowly approached the road along Circuit Road Food Centre, looking to get to the bus stop opposite. He looked to his […]
Staying afloat amid pandemic: What will happen to some firms when Jobs Support Scheme ends
Wage subsidies under the Jobs Support Scheme (JSS) will be extended until September for businesses badly hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, but other employers in sectors that have recovered will […]
9 in 10 Yale-NUS graduates employed within six months
Nine in 10 Yale-NUS graduates found jobs within six months of completing their final examinations, with those who hold a Bachelor of Science with Honours degree earning gross median salaries […]
What is the Jobs Support Scheme?
SINGAPORE – Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said last Tuesday that wage subsidies under the Jobs Support Scheme (JSS) will be extended by up to six months to help […]
Staying afloat amid pandemic
What is the Jobs Support Scheme? Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said last Tuesday that wage subsidies under the Jobs Support Scheme (JSS) will be extended by up to […]
Ex-NMP steps down from NUS alumni advisory board
Talk show host and former Nominated MP Viswa Sadasivan has stepped down as a member of the National University of Singapore (NUS) Alumni Advisory Board. This comes after allegations of […]
Marina Bay view could be priciest real estate feature in Singapore
SINGAPORE – A panoramic view of the iconic Marina Bay Sands and the Central Business District could well be the most pricey amenity in Singapore real estate. A collection of […]
Cryptocurrency Clients Promote Token and DeFi Projects with AsiaPresswire Press Release Distribution Service
Hong Kong – AsiaPresswire announces expansion of its Crypto Press Release Distribution Team (CDT) in order to help blockchain, DeFi or Token businesses achieve greater brand awareness, increased web traffic, and […]
Hawker stalls recognised for serving up heritage meals
SINGAPORE – Seventeen hawker stalls at Ayer Rajah Food Centre were recognised on Saturday (Feb 20) for serving up delicious heritage meals, as part of a campaign to promote hawker […]
Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Feb 20
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Saturday, Feb 20. Seniors should wait for vaccination letters before registering: Gan Kim Yong Letters are being sent out in […]
US stocks near flat amid stimulus hopes, inflation fears
NEW YORK (AFP) – Wall Street stocks finished little changed on Friday (Feb 19), concluding a choppy week in which optimism over coronavirus vaccines and stimulus competed with inflation fears. […]
Those vaccinated will be monitored for side effects and jab criteria refined
The Government will continue to observe and monitor people who were vaccinated to look out for those with side effects, collect this data and refine the criteria for vaccination. Health […]