53% of Singapore workers plan job switch if raises, bonuses don’t meet expectations: Randstad survey

[SINGAPORE] Most Singapore employees (53 per cent) plan to leave their jobs if they are not satisfied with their salary increments or bonuses, a Randstad Singapore study has found. Despite this, only... Read more »

Competition watchdog seeks feedback on SP Mobility’s purchase of fellow charging point operator

The SP Group subsidiary intends to acquire ChargEco; the parties say the deal will not substantially lessen competition [SINGAPORE] The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) is seeking public feedback on... Read more »

9 Nominated MPs to be appointed to Parliament

SINGAPORE – Nine Nominated MPs (NMPs) have been selected to enter Parliament, the Office of the Clerk of Parliament said in a media statement on Jan 2. The incoming NMPs are: Mr... Read more »

Singapore doesn’t need anymore matcha, but this duo started a matcha biz anyway

In a crowded matcha scene, this is how Matcha Masta is standing out The global matcha craze has fuelled everything from matcha-making videos to desserts and even unusual food combinations, such as... Read more »

Netizens debate why Singapore restaurants charge for water, tissues and service fees

A netizen recently kicked off a heated Reddit debate after pointing out a small but sore point about dining in Singapore. In a post titled “Why Singapore eateries do not give tissue... Read more »

Resale prices of 4R and 5R flats could rise by up to S$55K

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, any opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. Data sources are stated in the article. After relentless inflation following the pandemic, apartment prices are showing signs of... Read more »

The Olive Tree Group shares its secret to memorable dining

[Written in partnership with The Olive Tree Group, but the editorial team had full control over the content.] “Food is memory, and memory is emotional. That means every detail matters.” To Leslie... Read more »

Dense fog disrupts flights across northern and eastern India, including New Delhi

NEW DELHI – Flight operations across several parts of northern and eastern India, including Delhi, were affected on Jan 1 as dense fog engulfed large swathes of the region, sharply reducing visibility... Read more »

From Eggslut to 1880: Despite 2025’s closures, Singapore’s retail and entertainment sectors are not shrinking, say observers

Exits by notable brands from Cathay Cineplexes to Eggslut likely signal market recalibration rather than a contraction, they say [SINGAPORE] Singapore’s retail and entertainment landscape faced high-profile closures and downsizing in 2025,... Read more »

US stocks clinch double-digit annual gains, capping a stellar year

NEW YORK, Dec 31 : ‌Wall Street indexes closed lower on Wednesday, echoing their world counterparts amid light trading on the last day of 2025, while investors took some profits in precious... Read more »