Category: Business

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong emphasizes the importance of the inaugural India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable for ongoing collaboration in various sectors.SINGAPORE: Singapore and India have committed to collaborate in several new areas, including food and energy security, green technology, and digital connectivity, as announced by Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday (Sep 20).After a five-day …

Aesthetically designed solar panels are becoming ideal for vertical installations on buildings as Singapore's green energy demand rises and rooftop space becomes limited.SINGAPORE: The iconic blue Baba House at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is set to embrace sustainability with solar panels designed in traditional Peranakan styles, installed vertically on its façade.These panels will …

Manpower Minister Tan See Leng highlights safeguards to prevent misuse of the Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass, a visa for top talent earning S$30,000 or more monthly.SINGAPORE: Singapore’s new Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass, designed to attract top global talent, will be closely monitored to prevent misuse, said Manpower Minister Tan See Leng in Parliament …

The aftermath of a recent sale sees several food stalls leaving the coffee shop.Several stalls have vacated a kopitiam in Yishun following its S$40 million sale in July. On September 5, a member of the Facebook group Uniquely Singapore Hawker Food! shared an update on the coffee shop located at Block 848 Yishun Street 81, …

A candid discussion on the fall from grace of Malaysia's former first lady and the public's reaction.How the mighty and their designer handbags have fallen.On September 1, the High Court of Kuala Lumpur found Rosmah Mansor, the wife of ousted former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, guilty of soliciting and accepting bribes in exchange for …

The ONE pass initiative aims to streamline the hiring of top professionals in various fields.Minister of Manpower Tan See Leng elaborated on the “offensive strategy” aimed at attracting top global talent to Singapore, a strategy mentioned by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during his National Day Rally speech last month.“What we truly hope to bring …

The delivery platform takes steps to reduce costs amid a shift towards becoming EBITDA-positive.SINGAPORE: Foodpanda has laid off several employees in Singapore as part of a strategic move to cut costs and achieve profitability. The delivery platform cited a “critical need” to streamline operations to remain competitive in the market.In response to queries from CNA …

The rising costs reflect increased demand as the city reopens to tourists and hosts major events.Staycations in Singapore are becoming pricier, with average accommodation rates hitting S$259 per night. Bloomberg reported on Monday (Sept 5) that hotel prices in the country are at their highest in nearly ten years.As Singapore aims to establish itself as …

Cultivating genuine purpose and support in the workplace is key to employee satisfaction.“I’ll be honest. My official job title? It’s ridiculously long.”This unexpected revelation comes from 30-year-old Qi Ni, who I initially assumed would be guarded and overly formal, like many people in corporate settings. Instead, she giggles, aware of the hefty terms she’s about …

A frustrating experience leads to a demand for a refund after failed delivery attempts.After enduring a six-hour wait for a Foodpanda order, a customer found herself speaking to numerous company representatives, only to be left without a delivery. A member of the Facebook group Complaint Singapore shared her frustration on Thursday (Sept 1), expressing that …