Social distancing rules in Singapore and Hong Kong
Singapore and Hong Kong have adopted different social distancing norms to curb the Covid-19 pandemic. Here is a look at the rules implemented by the authorities at present. Any changes […]
STI recovers as Nodx data lifts trader sentiment
Local shares rebounded yesterday to end a choppy week in the black as investors reacted positively to the country’s non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) figures in September. The benchmark Straits Times […]
Goh Jin Hian quits as New Silkroutes chairman amid probe
New Silkroutes Group chairman Goh Jin Hian and finance director William Teo Thiam Chuan have quit amid Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) investigations. Dr Goh quit “to devote more time to […]
Community heroes hailed for kind acts amid Covid-19
With the coronavirus pandemic raging, Ms Sherry Soon, 39, founder of local ground-up movement Be Kind SG, wanted to give front-line healthcare workers an extra boost. In early February, she […]
Garment workers hanging by a thread amid price-cut demands
DHAKA • Millions of garment workers could lose their jobs, with global brands demanding price cuts and delaying payments to suppliers which are desperate for orders to survive the Covid-19 […]
Tencent chooses co-working space for its first Singapore office
Tencent Holdings has chosen a co-working space for its first office in Singapore, joining other Chinese technology giants in using the city state as a launching pad into the rest […]
43 schools to get new principals in 2021, including 9 from MOE headquarters
SINGAPORE – An annual reshuffle of principals will see 43 schools next year with new leaders, including nine from the Ministry of Education (MOE) headquarters. It is the highest number […]
First fully virtual 3-day summit held on shaping a more sustainable future
SINGAPORE – Over 1,000 delegates from all around the world participated in an unprecedented, fully virtual three-day summit organised by Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS) from Tuesday to Thursday (Oct […]
Airfares jump after S’pore-Hong Kong travel bubble announcement
SINGAPORE (BLOOMBERG) – The cost of air tickets between Singapore and Hong Kong jumped within 24 hours of the two places unveiling plans for a travel bubble that wouldn’t require […]
Duo charged with stealing $300 grocery vouchers by breaking into letterboxes in Tampines
SINGAPORE – A man and woman linked to a series of thefts of Budget 2020 Grocery Vouchers from HDB letterboxes across Singapore have been charged in court. Miqheul Wahyudean Abdullah, […]
Reusable plastic bags most eco-friendly option in Singapore: Study
SINGAPORE – Being an eco-friendly shopper in Singapore means opting for and using a reusable plastic bag many times instead of using a cotton one, a new study has found. […]
Former CGS-CIMB broker jailed for manipulating Koyo shares
SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) – The Singapore court on Thursday (OCT 15) sentenced a former CGS-CIMB Securities employee to 20 months and 18 weeks’ jail for her involvement in manipulating […]
Fashion brands accused of exploiting millions of workers at risk of layoffs amid Covid-19
DHAKA (REUTERS) – Millions of garment workers could lose their jobs as global brands are demanding price cuts and delaying payments to suppliers who are desperate for orders to survive […]
Singapore non-oil exports grow at slower 5.9% pace in September
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) grew at a slower pace in September, mainly driven by electronic goods from a low base last year, according to data from Enterprise […]
US tech mogul Robert Brockman charged in record tax evasion scheme
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – Technology executive Robert Brockman has been charged in the biggest tax evasion case in US history after fellow billionaire Robert Smith turned against him to avoid prosecution […]
Uber joins forces with SK Telecom to crack tough South Korea market
SEOUL (REUTERS) – Uber Technologies said on Friday (Oct 16) it will invest over US$150 million (S$204 million) in a joint venture and partnership with South Korea’s SK Telecom Co […]
Parliament: No decision yet to lower road tax when ERP 2.0 rolls out
SINGAPORE – There is no decision yet to adjust road tax or dole out special concession for high-mileage users such as taxi and private-hire drivers when the next-generation Electronic Road […]
S’pore, HK set to launch air travel bubble which may allow leisure travel without need for quarantine: Sources
SINGAPORE – Singapore has announced its first two-way air travel bubble with Hong Kong, paving the way for leisure and other forms of travel between both places. This means that […]
Parliament: Employers given warnings for illegally deploying maids could be fined instead, under MOM review of guidelines
SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is reviewing its guidelines to see if employers who have received warnings for illegal deploying their maids to work at a different place […]
Youth allegedly operated drone over no-fly zones, including Mindef Gombak Base, Stagmont Camp
SINGAPORE – A youth who allegedly flew a drone over military bases was hauled to court on Thursday (Oct 15). Russell Wong Shin Pin, 20, faces eight charges including four […]