Jed Foo's inspiring path to success in martial arts despite his challenges.Jed Foo was born with aniridia, a condition that leaves him without irises and with underdeveloped retinas, impacting his ability to see distant objects and increasing his sensitivity to light. With his easy-going demeanor and witty humor, it's easy to overlook the numerous challenges …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
Experts anticipate sustained inflation levels before a potential decline in late 2023.SINGAPORE: Singapore's core inflation rose to 5.3% in September, driven primarily by significant increases in food prices, services, and retail goods, according to official data released on Tuesday (Oct 25). This figure marks an increase from 5.1% in August, inching closer to a 14-year …
Pritam Singh and Sylvia Lim lead the WP team in reconnecting with the community.The Workers’ Party (WP) team, spearheaded by its Secretary-General Pritam Singh and Chairperson Sylvia Lim, visited Bendemeer Market & Food Centre and Whampoa Market & Food Centre over the weekend as part of a grassroots outreach initiative in the Jalan Besar GRC.They …
A beloved hawker classic finds a new home in a mall setting, retaining its messy charm.Curious stares and inquisitive glances fill the newest outlet of Beach Road Scissor-Cut Curry Rice at VivoCity on an ordinary Friday afternoon. The dazzling spotlights and professionally taken photos of the founders, along with the storied history adorning the walls, …
Amid market uncertainties, tech investments offer stability and growth potential for savvy investors.The pandemic has significantly impacted investment markets worldwide. In fact, the global investment landscape began to slow down well before the pandemic hit. All three types of investments—Corporate M&A, greenfield foreign direct investments (FDI), and Private Equity investments (PE)—saw only a modest annual …
One service provider’s 10-minute charge can last about 30 km, roughly the distance between Raffles Place and Changi Village.SINGAPORE: Electric vehicle (EV) drivers can soon charge their vehicles more conveniently with a growing fleet of mobile charging vans ready to hit the roads. All they need to do is contact firms offering these charging services, …
RICE's Storytellers initiative empowers budding creators with the skills and support to share impactful narratives.It’s safe to say that human beings have been storytellers since the beginning of time. Think myths and fables told from prehistoric times to modern-day catch-ups with friends. We love a good story, even if it’s something as mundane as pointless …
Informal discussions focus on enhancing collaboration and shared interests between Singapore and Australia.Workers’ Party MP Jamus Lim shared a photo from an October 17 meeting with Australia’s Assistant Foreign Affairs Minister Tim Watts, alongside fellow WP MPs Gerald Giam (Aljunied GRC) and Dennis Tan (Hougang SMC), as well as other parliamentarians. The informal discussion, hosted …
Experts advocate for tax reliefs and subsidized salaries to encourage employers to invest in employee training.SINGAPORE: Increasing SkillsFuture funding will encourage workers to select courses that enhance their careers, rather than opting for more affordable options, experts say. They also emphasize the need for incentives to motivate employers to enroll their staff in longer, more …
As nightlife faces closure, workers reflect on community and the challenges ahead.It’s about eight in the evening when I enter Orchard Towers. Unlike neighboring malls that are buzzing with post-pandemic dinner crowds, most establishments here remain shut. Only a Thai restaurant and a convenience store draw a crowd, while the rest of the mall seems …
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