Man, 58, charged with operating unlicensed massage parlours

aseanpr 20 9 月

2 minutes

SINGAPORE - A man was charged on Monday (Sept 20) with operating three unlicensed massage parlours in Brighton Crescent, Hougang Street 21 and Jalan Besar. The Ang Mo Kio and Central Police Divisions conducted a series of enforcement operations between December last year and June this year and found the man to be allegedly operating massage establishments and providing massage services without valid licences. Foo Hee Tong, 58, is charged with three counts of carrying on a business of providing massage services in an establishment without a valid licence under Section 5(1) of the Massage Establishment Act 2017. Each count of the offence carries a fine of up to $20,000, a jail term of up to five years, or both. The police will notify the landlord when his tenant has been charged in court with operating an unlicensed massage establishment. After the tenant has been convicted, the landlord must make sure the tenant hands over possession of the premises within one month. "The police will take action against landlords who knowingly lease their premises to unlicensed massage establishment operators," said the Singapore Police Force in a statement on Monday. The police highlighted that the...

Hydrogen-powered Engine Corolla Takes on the Challenge of Transporting Imported Hydrogen at Super Taikyu Series 2021 Suzuka S-tai

ruth 20 9 月

6 minutes

Toyota City, Japan, Sep 20, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that it will enter a vehicle equipped with a developmental hydrogen-powered engine at the five-hour-long Super Taikyu Series 2021 Powered by Hankook Round 5 Suzuka S-tai, which takes place from September 18 to 19, 2021. The hydrogen-powered engine is being developed as part of Toyota's efforts to realize a carbon-neutral mobility society. Just as in Round 3 and Round 4, the vehicle will be entered under the ORC ROOKIE Racing banner, and Toyota President Akio Toyoda will participate in the race as the driver Morizo.A vehicle equipped with a hydrogen-powered engine races at the Super Taikyu Race in AutopolisIn order to achieve a carbon-neutral hydrogen society through racing hydrogen-powered engine vehicles, a group of people with the will and passion to work together, have gathered from across industries and are taking on various challenges together. In the race at Fuji Speedway, we tried "using" hydrogen, and in the race at Autopolis, we tried to expand our options in the area of "producing" hydrogen. In the Suzuka race this time, we will challenge on the theme of...

TVS Motor Company Forays Into the Personal E-Mobility Business With a Majority Stake in European E-Bike Brand EGO Movement

aseanpr 20 9 月

5 minutes

- Taps into sustainable personal mobility solutions with e-bikes- Eyes European market with customer-centric bike designs, products and unique omnichannel network- Second major acquisition in Europe after Norton Motorcycles SINGAPORE, Sept 17, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - TVS Motor Company, a reputed two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturer globally, today announced a partnership with EGO Movement as a majority shareholder, in an all-cash deal through its Singapore Subsidiary TVS Motor (Singapore) Pte Ltd. The partnership is in line with TVS Motor Company's commitment to building an aspirational product portfolio while nurturing sustainable and scalable brands. It also reiterates the company's strategy to expand its global presence in developed markets, commencing with Europe, which serves as the heart of the e-bike mobility landscape. From Left to Right - Sir Ralf Speth, Board of Director, TVS Motor Company; Mr. Sudarshan Venu, Joint Managing Director, TVS Motor Company; Mr. Daniel Meyer and Ms. Marie So (Co-Founders, EGO Movement) Led by the co-founders Daniel Meyer and Marie So, EGO Movement is a Swiss technology company providing innovative mobility solutions through a portfolio o...

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, Equinix, Oracle, Digital Realty and Cohesity to lead Datacentre and Cloud Summit 2021

pandora 20 9 月

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With the congregation of the leading thought leaders from Southeast Asia, DCCI 2021: ASEAN will cover every aspect of the region’s Datacentre & Cloud industry. Singapore, Sept 14, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – With Southeast Asia becoming the global hotbed for Datacentres and Cloud Infrastructure, along with the region witnessing the emergence of the ASEAN Digital Masterplan 2025, over 1000 datacentre and cloud professionals from 200+ leading public and private enterprises across the ASEAN region will join the virtual edition of Datacentre and Cloud Summit (DCCI) 2021: ASEAN, organized by Tradepass on 28-29 September, 2021. In an interview leading up to the summit, Jeremy Deutsch, President of Asia-Pacific, Equinix said, “With ASEAN leading the charge in data center and digital infrastructure growth, the virtual DCCI Summit ASEAN 2021 is the perfect platform for professionals and enterprises to connect and get updated on the latest trends and development in the data center and cloud segments.” “Equinix is excited to be a part of this inaugural edition and we look forward to conversations with leaders and organizations, including how to support them in building a digital infrastructur...

Bluebik (SET: BBIK) debuts September 16 trading on SET

indie 20 9 月

4 minutes

BANGKOK, Sep 20, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Bluebik Group Pcl (SET: BBIK) debuted September 16 on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) MAI (Market for Alternative Investments), highlighting its strength as the first digitalization consultancy stock to be listed and its intention to expand the business in every dimension - to strengthen personnel, advance technology and improve software - to empower organizations and to reinforce its outstanding performance.Mr. Pochara Arayakarnkul, Chief Executive Officer of Bluebik Group (SET: BBIK), speaking on First Trading Day | Sept 16 (MAI/SET).Mr Pochara Arayakarnkul, Chief Executive Officer of Bluebik Group Pcl (BBIK), said that the Company was offering its shares on the SET's MAI under the symbol "BBIK" after offering 25 million shares for subscription in the initial public offering (IPO), enthusiastically received beyond expectation. This fund-raising will help to promote financial strength to support business expansion in many dimensions and generate even stronger growth.The plan to expand the business will be carried out in six dimensions, namely:1. To enlarge personnel and enhance technological skills as well as establis...

Funds pouring in across start-up ecosystem in Singapore

elean 20 9 月

1 minute

SINGAPORE - There's no lack of action in the local start-up scene with several firms landing fresh funds from investors in recent months. The money has been pouring in across the start-up ecosystem, with firms in the healthcare and medical fields among those in the limelight. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

US opens probe into 30 million vehicles over Takata air bag inflators

elean 20 9 月

3 minutes

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US auto safety investigators have opened a new probe into 30 million vehicles built by nearly two dozen automakers with potentially defective Takata air bag inflators, a government document seen by Reuters on Sunday (Sept 19) showed. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Friday opened an engineering analysis into an estimated 30 million US vehicles from the 2001 through 2019 model years. Automakers were alerted to the investigation, which is not yet public. The new investigation includes vehicles assembled by Honda Motor, Ford Motor, Toyota Motor, General Motors, Nissan Motor, Subaru, Tesla, Ferrari , Nissan Motor, Mazda, Daimler, BMW Chrysler (now part of Stellantis), Porsche Cars, Jaguar Land Rover (owned by Tata Motors) and others. The automakers on Sunday either declined to comment before NHTSA’s expected public announcement on Monday, or did not immediately respond to requests for comment. NHTSA declined to comment. The 30 million vehicles include both vehicles that had the inflators installed when they were manufactured as well as some inflators that were used in prior recall repairs, NHTSA said in the document. Over the last dec...

Prepare for bumpy ride in the rest of September

elean 20 9 月

5 minutes

SINGAPORE - September has traditionally been a rocky month for equity markets, and this year appears to be no exception. Wall Street's main indices - which have overwhelming influence over global markets - continued their slide, weighed down by concerns over stubbornly high Covid-19 infection numbers and uncertainties over policymakers' next moves, which could potentially impact market liquidity and sentiment. The Dow Jones index had its third straight week of losses to end at 34,584.88 points, for a 0.07 per cent loss over the five days. Over the past month, this marquee index is down 1.52 per cent, though it is still up 13 per cent year to date. The S&P 500, which captures a broader spectrum of the market, ended 0.57 per cent down for the week at 4,432.99, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq gave up 0.47 per cent to end the week at 15,043.97. In Singapore, the liquidity-starved Straits Times Index (STI) slid 27.57 points or 0.9 per cent for the week to 3,071.23. The STI is a diversified benchmark and while it was down almost 1 per cent on the week, performances ranged from City Developments gaining 8.7 per cent to $7.25, to Yangzijiang Shipbuilding declining 8.1 per cent to $1.48. While ...

Singapore property agencies offering cash incentives for agents to jump ship amid hot market

elean 20 9 月

1 minute

SINGAPORE - The hot property market has sparked a recruitment war between real estate agencies, with all manner of inducements rolled out to entice agents to jump ship. Agencies are offering hefty cash incentives for agents to sign on with them, as well as training and technology subsidies, and penalty support schemes to reimburse agents who incur fees for changing firms. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

German airline Lufthansa approves capital increase

elean 20 9 月

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BERLIN (AFP) - Europe's largest airline group Lufthansa, hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, said Sunday (Sept 19) it would seek to raise more than two billion euros with a capital increase. The German company said its executive board had agreed to a share issue from Wednesday and "the gross proceeds are expected to amount to 2.140 billion euros (S$3.38 billion)". Lufthansa said the transaction, intended to improve its equity position and help repay state aid provided in the course of the pandemic, was underwritten by a syndicate of 14 banks. "All members of the Executive Board of the company have also committed to participate in the capital increase and to exercise all subscription rights received in relation to their shares in full," it said. Lufthansa, which also includes Austrian, Swiss and Brussels Airlines, was saved from bankruptcy last June by a German government bailout. As travel restrictions eased and passengers returned, the group posted a net loss for the second quarter of this year of 756 million euros compared with 1.5 billion euros last year, when travel worldwide was halted by Covid-19. However it said it still expected to operate at 40 per cent of its pre-crisis...

Younger, fully vaccinated Covid-19 patients should recover at home amid strained hospitals: Ong Ye Kung

aseanpr 19 9 月

3 minutes

SINGAPORE - While the overall intensive care unit (ICU) capacity is holding up, Singapore healthcare system's Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments, as well as general wards, are "coming under pressure", Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Sunday (Sept 19). "Our hospitals and healthcare workers cannot be overburdened. At this point, this is MOH's biggest challenge and we are doing our best to solve this," Mr Ong said in a Facebook post, adding that this is why younger, fully vaccinated people are being encouraged to recover at home. His comments come a day after the Ministry of Health (MOH) said some public hospitals here have been experiencing a surge in patients who have rushed to their A&E departments with mild respiratory infection symptoms. Although MOH did not specify which hospitals it was referring to, public hospitals had put up announcements last week alluding to the situation. Last Tuesday, Singapore General Hospital put up a Facebook post saying it was seeing a high number of patients at its emergency department, and said priority would be given to the critically ill. "If your condition is not critical, please seek medical attention at a general practitioner (GP) or ...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Sept 19

aseanpr 19 9 月

2 minutes

Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, Sept 19. S'pore's new Covid-19 cases cross 1,000 mark; unvaccinated man, 90, dies from complications There are 1,009 new cases, including 926 in the community. READ MORE HERE Some parents call for HBL to start from Sept 20, others would prefer less disruptions This comes in the wake of surging Covid-19 cases. READ MORE HERE ‘My toughest assignment': Khaw Boon Wan on his new role as SPH Media Trust chairman Mr Khaw Boon Wan came out of retirement to chair SPH Media Trust. He tells Executive Editor Sumiko Tan what his priorities are. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Singaporeans still out and about but more cautious as daily Covid-19 cases rise Many are taking more precautions like avoiding crowded areas. READ MORE HERE Concrete proposals to tackle women's issues to be presented in early 2022: PM Lee He outlined 3 broad areas in which Government policies and programmes can help level the playing field for women. READ MORE HERE Reebonz: When the gloss came off a luxury retailer The 12-year-old marketplace's fall from grace had been a long time coming, said exp...

Jet-setting business ‘guru’ for digital stars

elean 19 9 月

1 minute

(NYIMES) - YouTuber Cody Ko, who has 5.7 million subscribers, found himself in a pickle in May. Two different start-ups wanted to give him stock and he was concerned that they were potentially competitive deals. So he called someone he trusted for advice - Li Jin. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

Why knowing sexual history and what victim wore could help police in rape investigations

aseanpr 19 9 月

4 minutes

SINGAPORE - It might be a deeply personal issue for some, and others might even be offended when asked. But knowing about a rape victim's sexual history is important in rape investigations, said the police and criminal lawyers. Not only does it help in analysing forensic medical examinations, but it also helps investigating officers pose questions about the assault to victims in a way they would be comfortable with, said Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Kimberly Ang. DSP Ang, an officer-in-charge of a team at the Serious Sexual Crime Branch (SSCB) in the Criminal Investigation Department, told The Sunday Times: "We need to know so we can calibrate how we ask questions because some people may not understand the words we use." She added that if the victim is a child or someone who may be new to sexual acts, the person might be more comfortable communicating through dolls, drawings or writing. This is where the training and assessment on victim management for SSCB officers come in. DSP Ang, who has been with the SSCB for two years, added: "The challenge is building the trust (and) a rapport from the start. When we are able to do that from the beginning, the rest actually flows qu...

Helping rape victims in Singapore who come forward

aseanpr 19 9 月

10 minutes

SINGAPORE - In the sleepless hours after she had been raped by a man she once thought she would marry, Bella (not her real name), felt lost. The 23-year-old was alone at home as her parents were away. She could hardly face the thought of making a police report. Speaking to The Straits Times about the assault by her former fiance on June 15, 2019, she said: "It's hard to say, but it felt like it was the end. I couldn't think or sleep. I just laid down and cried. I never expected him to do that." Bella was hesitant about going to the cops not only because she was afraid to tell her parents what had happened, but also because the process seemed so daunting. A friend who went to her home the next morning eventually convinced her to do so and accompanied her to the police post. In February this year, the man was sentenced to eight years' jail and given six strokes of the cane. Bella said being interviewed, undergoing a medical examination and the court processes that followed were made easier because her investigating officer (IO) reassured her and kept her updated whenever she asked questions. He even offered to be there when she told her parents, but Bella did it on her own. Referring...

Singaporeans still out and about but more cautious as daily Covid-19 cases rise

aseanpr 19 9 月

4 minutes

SINGAPORE - Although Singaporeans continue to go out, many are taking more precautions like avoiding crowded areas as daily Covid-19 cases rise. Mr Edward Pang, 64, retired from being a taxi driver in March last year, fearing he would catch Covid-19 and infect his children. He said: "I don't go to crowded places any more, but I still go out for essential needs like buying food." At four shopping malls - Jem, Tampines 1, Century Square and Northpoint City - and at the Singapore Botanic Gardens and a wet market in Yishun last week, The Straits Times found that while there were crowds, people were keeping their distance from others. Even as a steady stream of customers went into the various shops, many appeared somewhat uneasy being out and about. Mr Sufiyan Sulaiman, 34, who has a one-month-old son and was leaving Century Square mall after getting his groceries, said: "Since I have a newborn, I've been making it a point to stay home unless really necessary. "Before this, my wife and I were going to a mall nearly daily. But even if not for him, I would probably cut down anyway since the numbers are going crazy." Dr Gurvin Gill, 34, who was waiting at a taxi stand at Tampines 1 mall on...

Food prices set to soar amid labour crunch

elean 19 9 月

1 minute

(BLOOMBERG) - Across the world, a dearth of workers is shaking up food supply chains. In Vietnam, the army is assisting with the rice harvest. In the United Kingdom, farmers are dumping milk because there are no truckers to collect it. Brazil's robusta coffee beans took 120 days to reap this year, rather than the usual 90. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

No longer cool to live near the office?

elean 19 9 月

3 minutes

(BLOOMBERG) - Affluent New Yorkers used to pay a premium to live in apartments that are within walking distance to their offices in the city. The pandemic has turned that calculus upside down. That is the conclusion from AEI Housing Centre research, which found that all but two of the 20 sharpest declines in metro-area home values from 2018 to 2021 are in Manhattan zip codes, including drops of about 10 per cent in parts of Greenwich Village and Soho. The trend may not reverse any time soon. Higher earners, who are more likely to have the opportunity to work from home, are now looking away from city centres in search of amenities such as greater living areas, office space, lots and access to open spaces, according to the AEI Housing Centre, which is part of the American Enterprise Institute think-tank in Washington. A new survey published recently by the Pew Research Centre confirmed the trend. Some 60 per cent of respondents - up 7 percentage points from 2019 - said they prefer living in a community with bigger houses, even if that means shops and schools are farther away. A shift was already under way before Covid-19 hit, with affluent families moving out and younger people with ...

Me & My Money: Reaping returns over time rather than trying to time the market

elean 19 9 月

1 minute

There is a lot more to investing than just maximising returns, says finance executive Chuin Ting Weber, who looks at the process with a more analytical eye than most. "Money is like fire: It is a good servant but a cruel master, and like fire, it cannot be left alone," says Mrs Weber, chief executive and chief investment officer of fund manager MoneyOwl. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

Luxury properties in S’pore selling like hot cakes

elean 19 9 月

7 minutes

Singapore may have leapfrogged many advanced cities, including Hong Kong, to be one of the most popular investment destinations for the rich and famous. Over the past decade, efforts to build the country's economic infrastructure and financial hub have raised its global profile and allure to wealthy investors. Why does Singapore appeal to the super-wealthy? And why are the ultra-rich buying luxury homes despite the economic uncertainties? Exponential growth in luxury home sales Luxury home sales have risen to a new high in more than 10 years. According to the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) data, private home sales in the core central region (CCR) jumped by almost 25 per cent quarter on quarter in the second quarter of this year to 1,930 units, the strongest quarter since the last quarter in 2010 when 2,014 units were transacted. They climbed by more than 4.5 times year on year. In the first half of this year, almost 3,500 luxury homes were sold, surpassing the annual sales from 2018 to last year. The landed housing segment has similarly seen a demand surge, with over 2,100 properties transacted islandwide in the first seven months of this year, almost triple the 780 transactio...

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