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Bill Gates spotted trying out durian during Singapore visit

SINGAPORE: While very popular in many parts of Southeast...

Hot dog bun goes up from $1.70 to $2, the seller even asks for the bun’s plastic bag back

SINGAPORE: A Facebook user wrote that he was amused...

Elderly man with dementia missing since May 1, caregivers seek help

SINGAPORE: After an elderly man went missing last week,...

Ng Chee Meng asks PM Wong to exclude him from government role in new leadership lineup

SINGAPORE: Jalan Kayu MP and National Trades Union Congress...

Business

Feeling invisible at work? Take back the spotlight with these power moves

In a Reddit post, a software engineer ranted because...

FLCT posts 13.8% YoY drop in 1HFY2025 DPU to 3 cents

SINGAPORE: Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust (FLCT) reported a...

‘She’s only going to accept something that pays more than S$10k,’ Singaporean shocked by fresh grad friend’s salary expectations

SINGAPORE: A Singaporean was shocked after hearing her friend...

RHB: Singapore retail sales growth expected to slow down in H2 2025 amid economic headwinds

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s retail sector is expected to stay resilient...

Singapore Politics

Ng Chee Meng asks PM Wong to exclude him from government role in new leadership lineup

SINGAPORE: Jalan Kayu MP and National Trades Union Congress...

Australian think tank piece says GE2025 results mean Singaporeans have become ‘incredibly savvy voters’

SINGAPORE: The Lowy Institute, a think tank based in...

PM Wong confirms Pritam Singh to remain as leader of the opposition

SINGAPORE: In a Facebook post on May 5, Prime...

Long weekend or rising apathy? Some wonder at low voter turnout for GE2025

SINGAPORE: On Sunday (May 4), the Elections Department (ELD)...

Yearly Archives: 2024

ValueMax Group acquires 100% Ban Fook Pawnshop for $1.75m

Singapore leads SEA as top relocation destination, despite growing virtual work trends

Financial stress tops relationship concerns for Singapore couples: Revolut survey

Singapore brands looking to reach more Chinese shoppers should tap into Xiaohongshu, Tmall Global, and JD Worldwide—analysts

Singapore sees 240% surge in GenAI course enrollments as employers demand tech-savvy talent

Shared office space demand hits five-year low, leaving operators scrambling for new growth strategies

Study suggests better sleep for preschoolers could alleviate emotional and behavioral issues in primary school

Singapore’s adults show gains in skills but face premature decline in reading comprehension—OECD study

Redevelopment of iconic Golden Mile Complex begins two years after en bloc sale

45% employers plan to hire more staff in Q1 2025, but 20% plan to reduce hiring efforts

Singapore News

Bill Gates spotted trying out durian during Singapore visit

Hot dog bun goes up from $1.70 to $2, the seller even asks for the bun’s plastic bag back

Elderly man with dementia missing since May 1, caregivers seek help

Ng Chee Meng asks PM Wong to exclude him from government role in new leadership lineup

Business

Feeling invisible at work? Take back the spotlight with these power moves

FLCT posts 13.8% YoY drop in 1HFY2025 DPU to 3 cents

‘She’s only going to accept something that pays more than S$10k,’ Singaporean shocked by fresh grad friend’s salary expectations

RHB: Singapore retail sales growth expected to slow down in H2 2025 amid economic headwinds

Singapore Politics

Ng Chee Meng asks PM Wong to exclude him from government role in new leadership lineup

Australian think tank piece says GE2025 results mean Singaporeans have become ‘incredibly savvy voters’

PM Wong confirms Pritam Singh to remain as leader of the opposition

Long weekend or rising apathy? Some wonder at low voter turnout for GE2025