The Hong Kong-American singer's New Year post raises alarms among fans regarding her well-being.HONG KONG – Coco Lee, the Hong Kong-American diva, has raised health concerns among her fans following a lengthy social media post on New Year's Eve, accompanied by multiple images.Among the photos were tattoos of the words "love" and "faith" adorning her …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
The Year of the Rabbit ushers in lively celebrations, including a festive fair, street illuminations, and a countdown party following a two-year pause due to the pandemic.SINGAPORE: After two years of virtual festivities, the vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations in Chinatown have made a spectacular comeback. Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who graced the opening …
In his New Year address, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong highlights the uncertain global economic landscape impacting Singapore's growth prospects.SINGAPORE — In his New Year message, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong extended his wishes for good health and happiness to Singaporeans in 2023 while cautioning about the “uncertainties ahead” stemming from a “troubled” global economic …
Financial relief arrives as the government steps in to offset GST hike and rising living costs.SINGAPORE — In a move to alleviate the financial burden caused by the recent goods and services tax (GST) hike, approximately 950,000 households living in Housing Board flats will receive up to $190 in GSTV-U-Save rebates starting in January. This …
Join the festivities at The Promontory, Marina Bay, for an unforgettable night filled with entertainment and fireworks.SINGAPORE — Mediacorp is thrilled to announce the return of its annual New Year’s countdown party, "Let’s Celebrate 2023!" As Singapore’s largest content creator and national media network, Mediacorp invites everyone to join in the celebration with FREE admission—no …
Singapore adopts a cautious approach as air travel with China resumes, balancing public health and travel needs.SINGAPORE: On Friday (Dec 30), the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced that Singapore is prepared to enhance border health measures if necessary, as it continues to closely monitor the evolving global COVID-19 situation.In a recent press release, the ministry …
Increased safety measures underway following a troubling rise in workplace fatalities.SINGAPORE: A 31-year-old Singaporean lost his life after being struck and pinned by a toppled machine on Tuesday, December 27, according to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). The tragic incident occurred at 601 Rifle Range Road at 7:53 a.m., marking the 45th workplace fatality in …
Anticipation grows for potential supply increase, but challenges remain.INGAPORE: Certificate of entitlement (COE) premiums have seen a significant rise throughout 2022, reaching record highs in four out of five categories, including larger and more powerful cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and the Open category. The only exception was the category for cars with less power, which …
Local firms are increasing hiring efforts in anticipation of a tourist influx from mainland China.SINGAPORE: The recent announcement of China relaxing its stringent travel restrictions has ignited a sense of optimism among Singapore's travel and tour agencies, which have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.On December 26, China's National Health Commission (NHC) declared a …
Increased housing supply aims to alleviate rental pressures for private property seekers.A significant increase in housing supply anticipated for the coming year may help alleviate the rental pressures in Singapore's private property market, according to a recent report.Ms. Christine Sun, Senior Vice President of Research & Analytics at OrangeTee, noted in a report dated December …
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