CDC vouchers have been a mainstay of each Budget since being introduced in June 2020 [SINGAPORE] Some 1.38 million Singaporean households will each receive S$500 in CDC vouchers on Jun 11 to... Read more »
[SINGAPORE] Big tech firms and global banks may be citing a shift to artificial intelligence (AI) to justify layoffs, but for workers who build these systems in Singapore, the technology is paying... Read more »
SINGAPORE: E-commerce giant Shopee has cut jobs in Singapore amid its latest foray into artificial intelligence, stating that the move comes after a regular review of business operations. Responding to media queries on Wednesday... Read more »
[SINGAPORE] US-headquartered semiconductor materials and engineering solutions provider Applied Materials said on Wednesday (Jun 10) that it has expanded its manufacturing and R&D operations in the city-state. A new US$500 million campus... Read more »
SINGAPORE: A maid agency that falsely claimed its domestic helper could speak Mandarin was ordered by a Small Claims Tribunal (SCT) to pay about S$1,558 (US$1,210) to its dissatisfied customer. The customer... Read more »
TOFU G celebrates first anniversary with 1,460 free scoops of gelato on 14 June, plus one-for-one deals and prizes Korean-inspired tofu gelato brand TOFU G is turning one, and with Singapore’s relentless... Read more »
[RIO DE JANEIRO] Changi Airport is a net beneficiary of the closure of Middle East airspace, given that Singapore Airlines (SIA) responded very quickly to provide additional capacity on Asia-Europe routes. Commenting... Read more »
Singapore to step up enforcement efforts against illegal gambling during World Cup The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced on Tuesday (9 June) that it will be ramping up enforcement efforts against... Read more »
SINGAPORE: A woman orchestrated a “sophisticated immigration investment scheme” where foreigners could obtain employment passes through sham employment arrangements as a stepping stone to obtain permanent residency in Singapore. One Chinese national,... Read more »
Singaporeans weigh in on whether confidence earns more respect than courtesy A discussion about politeness in Singapore has sparked debate online after a local man claimed that being respectful often led to... Read more »