Tips, tricks, and survival strategies for concertgoers facing Singapore's iconic venueSINGAPORE: The day has arrived – Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is underway, with fans flooding the National Stadium for a record-breaking string of performances. But for those who are new to large-scale events, navigating this massive venue can seem like an overwhelming task. With 50,000 …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
Equity funds see the highest outflows, while CPFIS funds perform better in Q4SINGAPORE: Singapore's unit trusts reported S$998 million in net outflows in the fourth quarter of 2023, marking a sharp contrast to the S$264 million in net inflows seen in the previous quarter, according to Morningstar’s latest Singapore Fund Flow report.Equity funds bore the …
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin pushes for stimulus measures and a potential rate cut to boost the economy.BANGKOK: Thailand’s economy is in a “critical situation” and needs urgent stimulus measures to avoid further stagnation, officials from the prime minister’s office warned on Monday (Mar 4). The country is working to attract new investments, including from electric …
Soundball Singapore empowers the visually impaired to play tennis, challenging perceptions and creating a community of resilience.SINGAPORE: In the midst of an intense tennis match, the arena falls into a quiet hush. The players on center court share a determined gaze as they prepare to serve. The crowd’s attention is rapt as the rally begins, …
Workers’ Party MP calls for greater recognition and action against age discrimination in the workforce.SINGAPORE: In Parliament on Tuesday (Feb 27), Workers’ Party MP Sylvia Lim (Aljunied GRC) emphasized the crucial role older workers play in Singapore’s workforce, declaring that “60 is the new 40.” She highlighted concerns over age discrimination in the workplace, recounting …
Singapore’s Foreign Minister emphasizes the importance of maintaining dialogue despite disagreements over Israel’s actions in Gaza.SINGAPORE: Israel's military response to the Oct 7 Hamas attack has "gone too far", but severing diplomatic ties with the country would not resolve the situation nor reduce the suffering of Palestinians, Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan said in …
Former President Halimah Yacob’s stance on Gaza highlights the importance of humanitarian advocacy amidst Singapore’s neutral political landscape.According to the authorities and our laws, there’s a right and wrong way to speak about what’s happening in Gaza right now. No matter how you spin it, Singapore dictates what is acceptable discourse.Public gatherings on the topic …
Mixed performance across banking stocks and global markets contributes to the dip.SINGAPORE: Singapore shares dipped on Wednesday morning, Feb 28, following a mixed performance across global markets.The Straits Times Index (STI) fell by 0.3%, losing 9.23 points to reach 3,148.09 as of 9:01 am local time, according to The Business Times.In the broader market, 53 …
A phased approach to sustainability reporting will extend to large non-listed firms by 2027.SINGAPORE: All listed companies in Singapore will be required to make climate-related disclosures starting from the financial year (FY) of 2025, said Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance Chee Hong Tat on Wednesday (Feb 28).Such disclosures will be based on …
The cultural significance of void deck football and the potential consequences of banning spontaneous play.The concept of the Singapore void deck seems contradictory. For one, the word ‘void’ gives off a soulless vibe (it literally means ‘emptiness’). To a certain extent, it rings true. Besides checking your letterbox, there is no other reason to linger …
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