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Gig economy spurs hope amidst weakening job market in Singapore

Maybank Kim Eng analysts said the growing gig economy is helping Singapore alleviate the impact of a weakening job market.

Oct 6, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

World's most expensive rice to be available in Singapore soon

Registered in the Guinness World Records as the world's most expensive rice, the Kinmemai Premium is a choice blend of five award-winning tasty rice varieties.

Oct 6, 2017

By Solomon Kenneth

Rohingya refugee crisis: Cry of the oppressed unheard [PHOTOS]

Rohingya people have suffered immensely due to their very identities over the past few years. Not considered as an official ethnic group by the Myanmar government, they have been termed illegal immigrants and have been denied citizenship in Myanmar leaving them homeless.

Oct 5, 2017

By Solomon Kenneth

Duterte reiterates foreign internet companies to enter local market

This development came as Duterte reiterated again his desire to open up the Philippine market to foreign telecommunications players.

Oct 5, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Singapore HDB resale prices, volumes slump in September

The Housing and Development Board (HDB) resale market in Singapore had a dismal performance in September, with both prices and volumes going downhill.

Oct 5, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Donald Trump's bronze statue to grace Puerto Rican soil

Trump's visit to Puerto Rico after the devastating Hurricane Maria will be memorized in the form of a life-size bronze statue.

Oct 5, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

E-bike accident kills 2 men along West Coast Highway, one injured

Singapore: Kick scooter rider hit by car near Holland Village

According to reports, the boy was taken to National University Hospital for treatment.

Oct 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Pharmaceutical firms to cash on Singapore's war on diabetes

Oct 4, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Singapore: Water heater explodes in Marine Parade house, almost blows up bedroom and bathroom

The electric water heater, which had exploded, was placed in the en-suite bathroom, and the damage was severe in the master bedroom as well.

Oct 4, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

HSBC bank signage is pictured in Singapore

IMDA completes KYC blockchain prototype with financial giants

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), OCBC Bank, HSBC, and MUFG has established the first Know Your Customer blockchain prototype in Southeast Asia.

Oct 4, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Get ready to pay extra charges if you keep Uber waiting

Ride-hailing service Uber has introduced wait-time charges for passengers if they do not board cab after 3 minutes of driver arriving at the pickup location.

Oct 4, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

A MRT train travels along a track in a neighbourhood in Singapore

Cross-border railways Bill to support Singapore-Malaysia future rail links

Introduced by the Second Minister for transport Ng Chee Meng, this Bill will provide operators authorization to run train services and maintain railway assets.

Oct 4, 2017

By Solomon Kenneth

Tribute to animals on World Animal Welfare Day

It's up to the educated masses to create awareness among themselves and help in preventing the animals from becoming extinct.

Oct 3, 2017

By Sahana S

Singapore: Education Ministry lambasts bullying in any form

Singapore's Minister of Education, Ng Chee Meng on Tuesday, October 3 stated that bullying in any form will not be tolerated and strict action will be taken against the accused.

Oct 3, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Ghost of 'Governess' photographed at pub, Halloween begins early

The Griffin Inn, which was converted to a pub in the early 19th century, has a record of several haunting incidents, including an old man's spirit sitting by the fire, and a lady, who has been christened "The Governess."

Oct 3, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

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