Indonesia wants ASEAN to become the epicenter of economic growth
Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Nov 15, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The statement was delivered by President Joko Widodo during the closing ceremony of the 40th and 41st ASEAN […]
Lawrence Wong outlines five strategies to prevent tribalism, identity politics taking root in Singapore
SINGAPORE – As Singapore turns the tide in its fight against Covid-19, it must not allow the differences that have emerged during the pandemic to become permanent divides that affect […]
Strict Covid-19 testing for high-profile Bloomberg forum as S’pore revives global event hub ambition
SINGAPORE – One of the most-watched global events to be held in Singapore since the start of the pandemic was under way on Wednesday (Nov 17) in a meticulously planned […]
SGX RegCo orders Kitchen Culture to appoint special auditor
SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) – The Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) has directed Kitchen Culture Holdings to appoint an independent special auditor amid recent developments that include unauthorised transactions and […]
S’pore students should develop diverse strengths to navigate more complex world: Chan Chun Sing
SINGAPORE – To navigate an increasingly complex and competitive world, Singapore students have to pursue more diverse interests and capabilities, beyond what is taught and tested in schools. How far the […]
Digital Tools to Revitalize Global Tourism
MADRID, SPAIN, Jul 18, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) continues to energize the restart of tourism based on sustainability and innovation. An agreement […]
DPM Heng Swee Keat calls on Asean and China to explore building blocks of growth in the ‘never normal’
SINGAPORE – Apart from deepening cooperation in existing areas such as trade, Asean and China can benefit from exploring new “building blocks” of growth in areas such as digitalisation and […]
MPs and religious leaders speak out against offensive poll ranking female asatizah
SINGAPORE – MPs and Islamic religious teachers, or asatizah, here have spoken out against an offensive social media poll. The poll had asked people to rank a list of female […]
Covid-19 impact on jobs would have been worse if not for strong partnership with employers, unions: Josephine Teo
SINGAPORE – The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on jobs would have been worse if not for the strong three-way partnership between the government, unions and employers, said Manpower Minister […]
Code of conduct lays out fair tenancy practices for landlords, tenants
SINGAPORE – Landlords and tenants of retail premises will soon have to abide by a code of conduct that lays out fair tenancy practices. It will apply to lease agreements […]
NS registration starts on Dec 2 for men born between Oct 1, 2003, and Jan 1, 2004
SINGAPORE – Male Singapore citizens and permanent residents born between Oct 1, 2003, and Jan 1, 2004, must register for national service from next month. Registration begins on Dec 2, […]
Q: My employer owes me several months’ worth of salary and says he cannot afford to pay me yet because business is really bad due to Covid-19. What should I do?
A: Under the Employment Act, your employer must pay your salary within seven days after the end of a salary period, which cannot be longer than one month. For overtime […]
PAP conference: GE2020 shows voters want PAP back in power; party will work harder as political contest intensifies, says PM Lee
SINGAPORE – Voters in the July general election sent the “unequivocal signal” that they wanted the People’s Action Party back in power, even as they felt the pain of the […]