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Man arrested after fight at West Coast Domino’s Pizza outlet

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SINGAPORE - A 39-year-old man has been arrested for a rash act causing hurt to a Domino's Pizza staff on Christmas Day. Police said a 23-year-old man was conscious when he was sent to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital after they were alerted to a fight at 505 West Coast Drive at 3.39pm on Dec 25. Videos circulated on social media showed the victim was punched in the face, and had his hair pulled as he was dragged across the floor by an elder man. The time stamp in the video, which appeared to be a closed circuit camera footage, showed that it was taken at 3.50pm on Dec 25. Its caption said that the "young manager" was assaulted by a "bullied Domino's rider", and that the incident took place at the pizza chain's West Coast outlet. When The Straits Times visited the outlet on Sunday (Dec 27), staff said the victim was not around and declined further comment. Police investigations are ongoing.

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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 27

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, Dec 27. S'pore's sea cargo one bright spot amid pandemic but reviving air travel remains a challenge Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung said ridership on public transport has bounced back. READ MORE HERE What happened to the McDonald's boys and other S'pore missing persons cases still unsolved? For cold cases, the police said they regularly review missing person reports. READ MORE HERE Malaysia records highest daily Covid-19 case count; KL most affected The capital city Kuala Lumpur made up one-third of country's total number of cases on Saturday. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Roller coaster of emotions for S'poreans spending year-end in UK amid tight lockdown "This has been the most challenging Christmas I've had in my life," said a Singaporean student. READ MORE HERE Covid-19 pandemic will not be the last: WHO chief Tedros Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said it was time to learn the lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic. READ MORE HERE Lebanese man who stayed at Mandarin Orchard among new Covid-19 cases in S'pore Saturday's cases also include two Singaporeans ...

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Electric dreams: Sports car seller unveils prototype of first Singapore-made e-scooter

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SINGAPORE - Why would a businessman who made his fortune selling high-end sports cars embark on a motorcycle-making venture? "I saw the opportunity to build my own brand," said Mr Melvin Goh, chief executive of Scorpio Electric, which expects to roll out Singapore's first electric scooter in two years' time. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to create something new." 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.

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Numbers game for second Singapore electric motorbike firm Ion Mobility

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SINGAPORE - One of Scorpio Electric's former co-founders has started a venture which makes electric scooters for the masses. Mr Joel Chang, chief operating officer of Ion Mobility, told The Straits Times he left Scorpio because he felt targeting an electric two-wheeler at the masses would be a more efficient way of addressing air pollution - a key mission of the start-up. 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.

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Guidelines announced for religious services in phase 3

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Details of how religious services can be conducted safely as the maximum size of congregants is increased to 250 in phase three, which starts tomorrow, were announced by the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth yesterday. At present, religious organisations can hold congregational and other worship services for up to 100 people. From tomorrow, live performance elements for congregational and other worship services, as well as religious rites, will be permitted. TraceTogether-only SafeEntry will be made mandatory for places of worship and other public premises by early next year, after everyone has had the chance to collect the TraceTogether token. Religious organisations must prepare to accept check-ins by the TraceTogether app or token, said MCCY. For congregational services, worshippers have to be segregated into zones each holding a maximum of 50 people. Zones must be completely separated from one another through either a wall-to-wall partition that is at least 1.8m high, or a space of at least 3m that is demarcated by continuous physical barriers such as ropes. Entrance and exit timings must also be staggered so that worshippers from different zones do not mix with one anot...

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Good to buy homes with the ‘wow’ factor

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When someone asks for property buying tips, I always offer this bit of advice - buy one that will have no trouble finding buyers easily next time. This seems like a contradiction, especially if you are buying a home with the aim of living there for the long term. So why the need to consider the marketability of the home during your house hunting? 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.

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askST: What can you do if a potential employer discriminates against you, including over your age?

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A: You can report discriminatory job adverts or hiring practices to the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (Tafep) using the form here. Tafep works closely with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) to investigate and take appropriate action against employers when workplace discrimination has occurred, said a spokesman. 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.

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Invest’s top 20 resale condos

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Marina One Residences at Marina Way PHOTO: m+S 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.

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Give financial advice? I’ve lost so much money, it’s not funny

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I was recently asked by the Invest Editor to give an interview for the Me And My Money column. Why me, I thought? I'm terrible with numbers and have no sense for business. I know nothing about bonds or Reits or even how to buy a US stock. 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.

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How Tesla is jolting the US stock market

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(NYTIMES) - Forget bitcoin. If you are looking for a more tangible investment on technology, how about electric cars? The stock market has never seen anything quite like Tesla. Led by the mercurial billionaire Elon Musk, the electric-car maker's shares have soared roughly 14,000 per cent since it went public a decade ago. Even amid an economy-roiling coronavirus pandemic it's up roughly 700 per cent this year. And now, a company that has provoked years of equally intense fandom and criticism among money managers and tech bros the world over has just been added to the S&P 500 - traditionally a marker of corporate maturity. The company is the largest ever added to the index, and, with a market capitalisation of US$650 billion (S$864 billion), the sudden weight it will throw into the US stock market could have strange consequences. Companies worth a fraction of Tesla would have been included in the index long ago, but the approach that has made it such a valuable company has brought challenges. Despite all its technological innovations, Mr Musk's celebrity aura and a high-risk, high-reward approach to business, Tesla for the longest time was unable to meet the most humdrum requirement...

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Roller coaster of emotions for Singaporeans spending year-end in UK amid tight lockdown

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UNITED KINGDOM - With a more infectious strain of Covid-19 in the community and tight restrictions on gatherings, Christmas in the United Kingdom was a silent, solitary affair for many Singaporeans there. Many told The Sunday Times they had looked forward to a Christmas respite of small gatherings as the UK originally planned to relax restrictions for the festive period. 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.

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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 26

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Saturday, Dec 26. S'pore PR tests positive for Covid-19 after completing SHN served partly at Mandarin Orchard The 47-year-old man was one of the 14 new Covid-19 cases announced by MOH on Friday. READ MORE HERE 2 S'poreans sentenced to death in China for drug trafficking; MFA has provided consular assistance Singapore's MFA said that the consulate-general provided regular assistance to Siti Aslina Junaidi and Mohd Yusri Mohd Yussof. READ MORE HERE Yoozoo Games CEO Lin Qi dies at 39 amid poisoning probe A 39-year-old male colleague surnamed Xu has been detained. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news 24 suspected secret society members nabbed in lead-up to Christmas They were arrested at various "congregation hot spots" and shopping malls. READ MORE HERE South Africa rejects claim its Covid-19 variant more dangerous than UK strain Britain said that the variant there was highly concerning, because it is "more transmissible". READ MORE HERE Hong Kong extends Covid-19 quarantine for visitors to 21 days The latest moves mark stepped-up efforts to prevent a new variant of the ...

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Maximising space in a tight, black-on-black apartment with clever furniture design

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Ask any homeowner and most will tell you that their favourite piece of furniture in the house is the ubiquitous sofa. After all, few can resist lounging on a sofa to binge-watch the latest drama on Netflix, or to catch 40 winks after back-to-back virtual meetings. Homeowner Louie Tan, who moved into his new two-bedroom condominium after the circuit breaker period, agrees. The bachelor has complemented his living space with an iconic sofa from KING, together with several other furniture pieces. A modular sofa for different settings For him, a day of lounging or having a few friends over is part of his lifestyle. His Felix Studio Sofa Bed from KING is the main source of relaxation and entertainment. Framed as the living room centrepiece, the sofa also blends perfectly with a full-length black painting and an off-white rug. KING’s Felix Sofa Bed is engineered for premium comfort, while providing innovative storage systems to help maximise your living room space. PHOTO: VIDEOAD+ The Felix sofa is a versatile accessory. With the touch of a button to activate TouchGlide® Control Technology, the seat and chaise can be extended for a more relaxed lounging position. Both can also be retract...

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PR who stayed at Mandarin Orchard among new Covid-19 cases in S’pore

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SINGAPORE - A Singapore permanent resident was found to be infected with the coronavirus after completing his stay-home notice, which he served partly in Mandarin Orchard Singapore hotel. The Ministry of Health (MOH) said late Friday night (Dec 25) that it is investigating if he is linked to 13 patients who had earlier served their stay-home notices at the same hotel and are suspected to be linked to one another. This Singapore PR, a 47-year-old man, was one of the 14 new Covid-19 cases announced by MOH on Friday, all of which were imported. MOH said the patient initially served his stay-home notice at the Mandarin Orchard hotel after returning from the Philippines on Dec 10. But the PR was later moved to another dedicated facility on Dec 20, as the ministry started investigations into 13 Covid-19 cases who had served their stay-home notices at the hotel. The 13 cases, which came from 10 different countries, were infected by coronavirus strains with "high genetic similarity", which implied that the infections might have come from one source and could have happened in the hotel. MOH said on Friday that the PR had tested negative for the coronavirus during swab tests on Dec 19 and De...

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OWNR Announces Its Cryptocurrency Wallet Turns into a Wholesome Ecosystem

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Tallinn, Estonia - This December has been rich in major milestones for OWNR Wallet. From now on, OWNR Wallet users will be able to order a prepaid Visa card straight in the app. The card will allow one to make purchases online and offline, and withdraw euros in ATM worldwide. The card is connected to your cryptocurrency wallet in OWNR Wallet app and provides round-the-clock access to its assets. It is possible to replenish the card with cryptocurrency almost in an instant. One of the advantages of the card is that the users can use it with Apple Pay. Applying for the card takes just a few minutes. All you need to do is fill out a short questionnaire and pass a quick video verification. The card will be delivered to the selected address free of charge. One may order and have the card delivered to almost any country of the world. The cost of ordering the card is €40. The service fee for the card makes €1 per month. Another major update is the launch of OWNR's own in-built crypto-to-crypto exchange. Previously the Changenow.io service was used for the cryptocurrency exchange. Now OWNR Wallet's users can enjoy faster exchange transactions which no longer depend on the asset availabilit...

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Kerry Express (SET:KEX) debuts on the SET, confident of warm reception by investors

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BANGKOK, Dec 25, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Kerry Express (Thailand) Plc. (KEX) has had its First Trading Day on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. With overwhelming responses during the subscription period, both from international and local investors. Viewed as a proxy of investment in the new economy, KEX provides an investment alternative in the local bourse, where a handful of choices are now available. The company is launching an aggressive strategy to expand its business into all provinces in Thailand, aimed at propelling further growth with technology and human resources, expanding express delivery service networks and boosting sorting capabilities to 3 million parcels per day by 2023, increasing efficiency, managing costs and creating continuous growth.Mr. Alex Ng, Chief Executive Officer of Kerry Express, said he was confident that the issue would attract immense interest from investors who want to grow with the company. The company would strive to create continuous growth under the corporate concept "Kerry Express Everywhere". Growth would be sustainable, considering the company's strong commitment to ESG. From the issuance of 300 million shares in the Initial Public Offering (...

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Toyota Launches “C+pod” Ultra-Compact Battery Electric Vehicle in Japan

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Toyota City, Japan, Dec 25, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has announced a limited launch of the "C+pod" ultra-compact battery electric vehicle (BEV), from December 25, to corporate users, local governments and other organizations that have been exploring new options to drive the popularization of BEVs. Toyota plans to further promote the establishment of systems for popularizing BEVs, including development of new business models, and to conduct a full-scale launch including to individual customers by 2022. Today's launch will also demonstrate new services that can only be provided by BEVs.The new C+pod is an environmentally-friendly two-seater BEV designed as a mobility option that improves per-person energy efficiency. In addition to short-distance daily use, the C+pod is also aimed at corporate users visiting customers on a regular basis, and at users in urban or mountainous communities needing safe, unrestricted, and environmentally-friendly transportation options.To drive further popularization of BEVs, Toyota is expanding its product lineup and forming open collaborations as it works to build new business models. In Japan, it is focusing initially o...

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Showa Denko Revises Dividend Payment Forecast

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TOKYO, Dec 25, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Showa Denko (SDK; TSE:4004) announces that it revises its forecast of year-end dividend payment as in below, taking the latest trend in its business performance into consideration.1. Reasons for the revision of dividend payment forecastBased on its comprehensive consideration to the importance of the maintenance of shareholder return, including stable payment of dividend, and its latest forecast of the performance for 2020, SDK revises its forecast of year-end dividend payment per share as in below.2. Revised forecast of dividend paymentDividend per share (Unit: yen) End of 2Q / Year end / TotalEarlier forecast (Announced on August 12, 2020) : - / Undecided / UndecidedRevised forecast (Announced on December 25, 2020) : - / 65.00 / 65.00Actual dividends for 2020 : 0.00 / - / -Actual dividends for 2019 : 50.00 / 80.00 / 130.00About Showa Denko K.K.Showa Denko K.K. (SDK; TSE:4004, ADR:SHWDY) is a major manufacturer of chemical products serving from heavy industry to computers and electronics. The Petrochemicals Sector provides cracker products such as ethylene and propylene, the Chemicals Sector provides industrial, high-performance and high-puri...

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Toyota’s Global Sales and Production Up Year-on-Year in November for Third Consecutive Month

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TOKYO, Dec 25, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces its sales, production, and export results for November 2020 as well as the cumulative total from January to November 2020, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. and Hino Motors, Ltd.Global SalesResults in November were driven primarily by sales in China and Japan, and global sales were up approximately 2 percent year-on-year.ChinaThe market remains solid, and in addition to regional motor shows and other events to attract customers to dealers, sales of the Camry, RAV4, and Lexus brand vehicles, and other models were strong, and as a result, sales were up approximately 17 percent year-on-year.JapanDemand declined slightly in November of the previous year due to a consumption tax rate hike, and this year, sales of the new models including the Harrier, Yaris, and Raize, were strong. As a result, sales were up approximately 12 percent year-on-year, the second consecutive year-on-year increase.Global ProductionResults in November were driven primarily by production in China and Japan, and production was up approximately 7 percent year-on-year.ChinaStrong sales of the Camry and the RAV4 ha...

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24 suspected secret society members nabbed in lead-up to Christmas

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SINGAPORE - In the days leading up to Christmas, 24 men aged between 20 and 48 suspected to be members of unlawful societies were arrested. The men were arrested between Monday (Dec 21) and Thursday in an islandwide operation conducted at various "congregation hot spots" and shopping malls to suppress secret society activities, said the police in a statement on Thursday. The police are currently investigating all cases. The arrests were made by officers from the Criminal Investigation Department, Central Police Division and Jurong Police Division. The police added that they will continue to monitor the situation and step up enforcement operations islandwide to during the year-end festive season to deter gang activities that threaten public safety. Anyone found guilty of being a member of a secret society can be fined up to $5,000, jailed up to three years, or both. The police also said that they have zero tolerance for secret society activities and will not hesitate to take action against those who choose to be associated with gangs and blatantly disregard the law. "Members of the public are advised to steer clear of secret society activities and to report those engaging in such ac...