A 40-year-old administrative assistant falls victim to a fraudulent cleaning service scheme, mirroring another recent scam.After a woman reported losing $4,300 to scammers posing as a house cleaning service, another victim has come forward, revealing that she lost over $20,000 through a similar scam. Ms. Ye was searching for a cleaning company on Facebook when …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
HIV infections in Singapore decrease by 14% compared to the previous year, according to the Ministry of Health.SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Health (MOH) reported on Thursday (Dec 1) that a total of 171 new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases were recorded among Singapore citizens and permanent residents from January to October this year. This figure …
Discovering the unique customs and habits that leave foreigners amazed.In the inaugural episode of Culture Shock Moments Foreigners Had When They Moved to Singapore, featured on The Smart Global’s YouTube channel, expatriates candidly shared their most surprising and shocking experiences since arriving in Singapore. Their stories ranged from the local practice of "chope-ing" tables to …
Xavian Mar's Journey from Academia to Canine CareAt 9:30 AM, I meet 21-year-old Xavian Mar, who is dressed for the day in sunglasses, a dry-fit tee, shorts, and running shoes—ideal attire for his profession. Today, we’re set for a lengthy walk, as Xavian proudly runs his own dog-walking and training business, Xavian and Pack, which …
As Singapore aims to onboard nearly 4,000 new nurses by the end of 2023, challenges in settling down may push some to seek opportunities abroad.Amid growing global demand for foreign nurses, Singapore has a competitive edge owing to its proximity to source countries and relatively painless application process, according to healthcare workers and experts.Singapore is …
Netizens speculate on Wong's political future following his new role within the People's Action Party.Netizens are buzzing with reactions to the recent promotion of Lawrence Wong, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, to the position of deputy secretary-general of the People’s Action Party (PAP). Many speculate that this move brings him closer to …
Diana and Sabby's experiences highlight the complexities of navigating Singapore's rental market amidst soaring prices and personal challenges.THE FIRST BEST THING. In bold text, the phrase serves as a stern subheader in a long email from 31-year-old Diana* to the CEO of the co-living space she’s been renting for the past year. It details a …
Parliament passes significant reforms with overwhelming support amidst discussions on family values and social inclusion.SINGAPORE: In a landmark decision, Singapore's Parliament has voted to decriminalize gay sex and protect the definition of marriage against potential legal challenges, following the approval of two pivotal Bills on Tuesday (Nov 29). The repeal of Section 377A, a colonial-era …
From production assistant to café owner, Xian Jie shares his journey of restoring a historic kominka and embracing rural life.Xian Jie, a Singaporean with a passion for culture and community, is on a remarkable journey to restore a 120-year-old teahouse in Japan. His adventure began after working as a documentary production assistant for Lianain Films …
Singapore’s central bank emphasizes the risks of cryptocurrency trading and clarifies misconceptions following the high-profile failure of FTX.Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), released a statement on Monday (Nov 21) to address questions and misconceptions following the recent collapse of cryptocurrency exchange giant FTX. Once the third-largest crypto exchange globally, FTX filed …
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