Workers’ Party MPs stress the need for stronger corporate governance to protect Singapore’s reputation from misuse by foreign entities.SINGAPORE: Workers’ Party MPs Louis Chua and Jamus Lim have raised concerns in Parliament about “Singapore washing,” a term describing how Chinese companies relocate or register in Singapore to mitigate tensions between the U.S. and China. This …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
Both airlines had suspended flights over Iran in April amid Middle East tensions but resumed normal routes in late June.SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its low-cost subsidiary Scoot have resumed flights over Iranian airspace after a more than two-month hiatus. The decision comes as tensions in the Middle East have eased, allowing for a return …
PM Wong’s call to broaden the definition of success faces challenges rooted in financial, systemic, and cultural hurdles.SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s vision of redefining success in Singapore has sparked discussions about moving beyond traditional metrics such as wealth and job status. Speaking at a youth event and on his vodcast, PM Wong encouraged Singaporeans …
A Randstad survey highlights how Singapore workers prioritize balance, pay, and development opportunities amid economic pressures.SINGAPORE: Nearly half of Singaporean workers have left their jobs in search of better work-life balance and higher pay amid increasing living costs, according to the 2024 Employer Brand Research report by Randstad.The survey of 2,602 individuals in Singapore revealed …
The former transport minister's legal team, led by Senior Counsel Davinder Singh, seeks disclosure of all prosecution witness statements ahead of his corruption trial.SINGAPORE: Former transport minister S Iswaran appeared in the High Court on Friday (Jul 5), seeking an order for the prosecution to provide all statements from witnesses it plans to call at …
As tattoos become mainstream, artists face challenges balancing their craft with the demands of social media marketing.Joe Wang recalls a time when tattoos were symbols of rebellion, often associated with drug addicts and convicts. Now a veteran tattoo artist at 8 Volts Tattoo Singapore, he notes how much the perception of tattoos has shifted over …
As political tensions rise, some Singaporeans urge Lee Hsien Yang to come back and address the ongoing family feud and national matters.SINGAPORE: With the next general election on the horizon, public calls for Lee Hsien Yang, the younger son of founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, to return to Singapore are growing louder.Currently residing in …
Despite numerous initiatives, Singapore’s recycling efforts remain hindered by contamination and low participation, prompting calls for both penalties and incentives.Recycling is meant to be a straightforward act of environmental responsibility, yet in Singapore, it remains fraught with challenges. Blue bins are often filled with contaminated items, and recycling rates have been declining, dropping to 52% …
From softball pitches in Singapore to professional baseball in Japan, Eleazar Ng is chasing a dream for himself and his country.Eleazar Ng’s journey from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) to the professional baseball fields of Japan is anything but ordinary. At 24, he signed a contract with the Saga Indonesia Dreams in Ureshino, …
Labour market tightens as demand for talent grows amid economic recovery.SINGAPORE: Singapore’s labour market continues to tighten as companies ramp up hiring plans amid a recovering economy, according to a recent report by Nomura.The report highlights a significant improvement in the Labour Market Conditions Indicator (LMCI) for the first quarter of 2024, signaling robust wage …
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