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Maid gets treated poorly and threatened with a salary cut by her employer, who doesn’t want to fire her

SINGAPORE: A concerned woman took to an online forum...

NUS study invites public to weigh moral dilemmas of embryo selection in IVF

SINGAPORE: When faced with choosing an embryo for implantation...

‘Something better and not less’: Woman says upgrade on playground at Pasir Ris Street feels more like a downgrade

SINGAPORE: A woman took to social media to air...

Singaporean man says he’s confused why people keep saying public housing is ‘unaffordable for low-income individuals’

SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man has sparked a debate online...

Business

Analysts: Lady Gaga’s Singapore Mayhem Ball concert to bring in 200K visitors and up to S$250M in revenue

SINGAPORE: Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem Ball” concert in Singapore, her...

Johor’s April investment pipeline at RM23B as it targets high-tech and green investments to create better-paying job opportunities

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor reportedly already has RM23 billion (S$6.9...

Internships in Singapore jumped nearly 50% in 2024, led by creative industries

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s internship job postings rose 47% in 2024,...

Employee terminated for not agreeing to work on Saturdays, asks Singaporeans, ‘Is this wrongful termination?’

SINGAPORE: A Singaporean employee has allegedly been terminated after...

Singapore Politics

From rejection to redemption: PAP newcomer who once said ‘no’ now vows to shoulder the nation’s burden

SINGAPORE: Ms Jasmin Lau, who recently resigned as deputy...

PAP’s West Coast-Jurong West slate blends fresh blood with battle-hardened vets

SINGAPORE: National Development Minister Desmond Lee said on Sunday...

WP candidate Harpreet Singh’s two nicknames: A tale of ‘Happy’ and ‘Harpoon’

SINGAPORE: Like the other new candidates for The Workers’...

GE2025: Why Red Dot United’s scientists Dr Syed Alwi Ahmad and Dr David Foo could be game-changers in Nee Soon

SINGAPORE: Red Dot United (RDU) has unveiled its slate...

Personal Finance

“Identify your craft; become very good at it, and the money will come” — Singaporeans on how to earn more in Singapore

Save money like a pro: Treat yourself without breaking the bank!

“Screwed up big time”— Young man incurs $60k debt because of “day-trading losses”

Son reveals that his father received “monthly salaries close to S$0” after his company deducted almost 100% for his debt

Can you get insurance coverage for anxiety and depression?

Singaporean asks: “Why do SG men earn more on average than women when women have a headstart of two years?”

4 SG Blue Chip Stocks to invest in for Growth and Dividends in 2024

Did inflation get to haircuts? Singaporean asks, “1% increase in GST, why Kcuts increase by 15%?”

Comparing SG’s top digital bank savings accounts: Trust Bank vs GXS Bank vs MariBank

Best fixed deposit rates in Singapore for Jan 2024