5 reasons eSIMs are better than roaming, from instant setup to lower costs

Ways Nomad eSIM offers a smoother & more reliable alternative to roaming Travelling today isn’t quite the same as it was 20 years ago. Whether you’re figuring out a maze-like train station... Read more »

Japan’s Nikkei skids in subdued Asia as bets of rate hike grow

SYDNEY, Dec 5 : Japan’s Nikkei skidded on Friday, wiping out this week’s gains amid an otherwise subdued Asian session, after weaker-than-expected spending data underscored the scourge of inflation as bets grew... Read more »

S$3b money laundering case: 8 companies in Singapore blacklisted over their links to 2 fugitives

[SINGAPORE] Eight companies in Singapore have been blacklisted and barred from business dealings over their links to two fugitives who allegedly played key roles in the S$3 billion money laundering case. In a reply... Read more »

High Court dismisses Pritam Singh’s appeal against conviction for lying to parliamentary committee

During the appeal, Singh’s lawyer, Mr Andre Jumabhoy, sought to overturn the conviction while the prosecution urged the court to dismiss the appeal as the conviction was sound. Mr Jumabhoy said the... Read more »

From short-term work use to errant abuse: How the Performing Artiste Work Permit scheme was misused

The other pass is the Miscellaneous Work Pass, for eligible foreigners on short-term work assignments, such as speakers at a seminar, religious workers or journalists THE Work Permit (Performing Artiste) scheme has... Read more »

It’s time to unpack Spotify Wrapped. Here’s how the music streamer compiled your 2025 recap

The end of 2025 is almost upon us. And it’s time to unpack Spotify Wrapped. On Wednesday (Dec 3), the music streaming giant delivered its annual recap – giving its hundreds of... Read more »

Malaysia PM Anwar to visit Singapore on Dec 4 for leaders’ retreat between two countries

SINGAPORE: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will visit Singapore on Thursday (Dec 4) for the 12th Singapore-Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat at the invitation of his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong. The annual retreat is... Read more »

Xi courts Macron in diplomatic effort to isolate Japanese PM

Mr Emmanuel Macron is flying into another controversy over Taiwan. The French President’s last visit to China, 2½ years ago, was overshadowed by remarks that appeared to put limits on his commitment... Read more »

SCCCI proposes five Budget 2026 measures, including help for SMEs with costs and competitiveness

Rising expenses, manpower shortages and transformation needs top the list of business challenges [SINGAPORE] The Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI) has put forward five recommendations for Budget 2026, ranging... Read more »

Centrist Nasralla takes slim lead in Honduran presidential election plagued by delays as Trump alleges fraud

TEGUCIGALPA, Dec 2 – Salvador Nasralla, of the centrist Liberal Party, on Tuesday took a razor-thin lead in Honduras’ presidential election over Nasry Asfura, the conservative candidate backed by U.S. President Donald... Read more »