Ex-SIA girl traces her recovery after plane crash
She watched in horror as the video clip of a fiery car crash in Tanjong Pagar unfolded. But Madam Farzana Abdul Razak also felt admiration for the young woman seen […]
Hospitals report spike in cases of harassment, abuse of staff
When a patient who used a wheelchair tried to go to a convenience store minutes before her medical procedure, nurse manager Ann (not her real name) stopped her, afraid she […]
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, […]
Crucial role oil giant plays in world a key driver for new boss
Staying nimble and flexible is key to leading a major firm amid the Covid-19 pandemic, says ExxonMobil Asia-Pacific chairman and managing director Geraldine Chin. Last year, Ms Chin, then responsible […]
Oil firms poised to jolt the market?
Nobody loves oil companies. Yet, the world’s disdain for its petroleum giants could carry a sting in the tail – a jarring price spike. Oil may be on the way […]
Things to consider before upgrading
Home has become work and school for millions of people. Many residences needed to somehow shift overnight to accommodate two workplaces and multiple classrooms because of the coronavirus. With schools […]
No light-up, but shoppers soak in the festive atmosphere
Seeing the huge street displays in Chinatown being lit up is a significant part of the Chinese New Year experience for many Singaporeans. One of them was Ms Connie Lee, […]
Look at him dance
Yung Raja arrives for lunch with manicured nails. Pink, green, yellow, purple – they run the range of candy pop colours. “I’ve always been thick-skinned and confident in myself,” the […]
Straits Trading: An understated elegance waiting to be appreciated
SINGAPORE – If Straits Trading Company (STC) were a woman, she’d be a mature, elegant and sophisticated lady. Born over a century ago during the colonial days of Malaya, it […]
Insure for protection, not because it’s ‘free’
Is there such a thing as a fully refundable insurance policy that will pay you back every cent you have put in, if you do not make a claim? Well, […]
The risk of getting a big loan to fund retirement
Want a passive income of more than $1 million by making a relatively low cash investment of less than $200,000? Roll right up, have we got a deal for you. […]
Worrying times for maritime front-liners in midst of Covid-19
Every time harbour pilot Jimmy Koh boards an incoming vessel to help guide it through Singapore’s port waters, he is overcome by a nagging worry that he might catch Covid-19 […]
Singapore economy recovering, but jobs outlook uncertain
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s economy is on the mend after suffering its worst recession last year but the employment outlook remains clouded. Even after encouraging data for November, there are enough […]
Fewer desks, more open spaces: How the pandemic is changing Singapore’s offices
SINGAPORE – It is 8.30am on March 27, 2023. Mrs Aileen Tan takes a water bottle and cardigan from her office locker, picks her desk for the day, and settles […]
Eateries expand revenue streams, online presence
SINGAPORE – When the circuit breaker was imposed in April last year, banning dining-in at eateries, Co Chung Restaurant had been open for just two months. It could have been […]
CFO not one to chicken out of skills upgrading
Chief financial officer (CFO) Koh Ing Chin may hold the same job title he had in his previous company, but his job scope is quite different. His role at poultry […]
Starting a home business
Ask almost anyone and they probably know someone running a home-based business (HBB), whether as an alternative source of income after being retrenched or an entrepreneurial dream. Such enterprises are […]
Don’t need CPF Life? Use it for charity
For Singaporeans who have done well in building wealth and have more than enough to last them a lifetime, here is an idea on how you can make use of […]
Chinatown boy Lee Yuan Siong seeks to conquer China for AIA
Ever since Mr Lee Yuan Siong came to my notice a few years ago as the Singaporean who helped power Ping An to be China’s No. 1 insurer, I’d been […]