Retailers warn of being outpaced by foreign rivals as they lay out Budget 2026 proposals

These aim to strengthen local retailers’ competitiveness and ease manpower pressures in a tougher operating environment [SINGAPORE] The Singapore Retailers Association (SRA) on Thursday (Jan 15) outlined seven recommendations for Budget 2026,... Read more »

Proportion of poly graduates who secured employment dips to 90%: survey

Median monthly salary among those in full-time permanent roles increases year on year to S$3,000 [SINGAPORE] The share of polytechnic graduates who secured jobs fell marginally in 2025, but the median salary... Read more »

Jay Chou’s Australian Open debut ends in seconds

Jay Chou makes Australian Open debut, exits 1 Point Slam in seconds Jay Chou may be accustomed to commanding sold-out arenas, but his latest appearance on court at the Australian Open on... Read more »

Parliament deems Pritam Singh unsuitable to continue as Leader of the Opposition

[SINGAPORE] The House has expressed the view that Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh is unsuitable to stay on as the Leader of the Opposition (LO), following his conviction for lying to a... Read more »

Interactive Brokers says betting on US midterm elections should juice growth of its platform

NEW YORK, Jan 14 : As Americans bet on U.S. midterm elections in November, Interactive Brokers founder and chairman Thomas Peterffy said he expects growth to accelerate this year for the prediction... Read more »

Parliament backs motion to express regret at Pritam Singh’s conduct, deem him unfit as Leader of the Opposition

SINGAPORE: Parliament on Wednesday (Jan 14) passed a motion to express regret at Workers’ Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh’s conduct and deem him unfit as Leader of the Opposition after a debate... Read more »

Cambodia says Thai troops still occupy civilian areas, testing December truce

PHNOM PENH – Thailand’s military continues to occupy civilian areas in Cambodia, having barricaded some with barbed wire and shipping containers, posing a risk to a truce between the neighbours who clashed... Read more »

BTS to hold 4 shows in S’pore this December, 1st concert here in nearly 8 years

BTS concerts in Singapore to be the longest stop in Asia outside Korea & Japan K-pop megagroup BTS is making a glorious comeback to Singapore, performing four shows in December — their... Read more »

Dollar pares gains after CPI, yen tumbles on Japan spending fears

NEW YORK, Jan 13 : The dollar pared earlier gains on Tuesday after December consumer inflation largely matched economists’ expectations, while the yen hit its lowest against the U.S. currency since July... Read more »

National Council of Social Service to get powers, functions to support expanded role

There will also be changes to the board. Currently, the board comprises 23 members, about half of whom are elected by member organisations for a two-year term. Under the changes, it would... Read more »