Logistics firm first to be charged with false declaration on fair hiring of Singaporeans, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A logistics firm has become the first company to be charged in court with making a false declaration after changes to the Fair Consideration Framework (FCF). Ti2 Logistics was charged
SIA cuts all rank-and-file staff's pay by 10 per cent, in talks with unions on more measures, Singapore News,SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) has implemented more measures to slash costs, including bigger pay cuts for the bosses, a 10 per cent salary reduction for other employees, and early retirement
N. Korea demands Seoul return waitress 'defectors', Asia News,North Korea has demanded Seoul repatriate a dozen waitresses who fled to the South two years ago, just days after abruptly calling off a planned inter-Korean meeting following weeks of tentative rapprochement. The issue has long
Kelly Clarkson files for divorce, seeking joint custody of children, Entertainment News,Kelly Clarkson is seeking joint custody of her children, following her marriage split. The 38-year-old singer has filed for divorce from Brandon Blackstock – with whom she has River, five, and Remington, four – a
The careers of these 'lao jiao' took flight at Jurong Bird Park, Lifestyle News,Leave the memories alone, don't change a thing. After over 50 years of memories, the beloved national icon Jurong Bird Park will be closing its doors on Jan 3, 2023. But don't fret, all our favourite
With Gucci bags and Dyson appliances, Evergrande wooed retail investors, Money News,SHANGHAI – Lured by the promise of yields approaching 12 per cent, gifts such as Dyson air purifiers and Gucci bags, and the guarantee of China's top-selling developer, tens of thousands of investors bought weal
2 more Hong Kong universities remove Tiananmen artwork, China News,HONG KONG – Two more Hong Kong universities on Friday (Dec 24) removed public monuments to the 1989 Tiananmen protests in Beijing, following on the heels of the dismantling of a sculpture marking victims of the crackdown at another u
John Malkovich had to work constantly the past decade after losing millions to fraudster Bernie Madoff, Entertainment News,In Dec 2008, John Malkovich lost his life savings to financier Madoff, who defrauded thousands of investors out of an estimated US$64.8 billion (S$92 billion) in a Ponzi scheme,
Up your job-hunt game through Covid-19 and beyond, Lifestyle News,It’s a scary time to be without a job right now. Heck, it’s a scary time even if you have one – 46 per cent of Singaporeans are worried about losing their jobs, according to the newly released OCBC Financial Impact Survey, which asses
Taiwan rescuers work to bring out last body from wrecked train, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwanese rescuers were trying on Monday (April 5) to retrieve the last body of a passenger from wreckage of a deadly train crash last week. 50 people have been confirmed dead after a packed express train carrying alm
US tourist, guide kidnapped in Uganda safe after ransom paid: Safari firm, World News,KAMPALA – An American tourist and a safari guide kidnapped by gunmen in a Ugandan national park have been recovered safe and sound after a ransom was paid for their release, a safari firm said on Sunday (April 7).
Self-destructive behaviour: Burberry not alone, World News,Burberry, which has been in the crosshairs for burning tens of millions of dollars of its products, is far from the only firm to destroy unsold goods to maintain the exclusivity and luxury mystique of their brands. In its annual report the B
Man says he missed father's passing after being held back at work, hopes employers can be more compassionate, Singapore News,It is unimaginable to have a loved one pass away with no one by their side. Unfortunately for one man, he has to live with the reality that he wasn’t able to be by his fa
Demi Lovato, Katy Perry, Bill Clinton, and other celebs are in a 'giant FaceTime group chat', Entertainment News,Demi Lovato is in a \”giant FaceTime group chat\” with 30 other celebrities. The singer has been talking regularly to a number of other stars – including Ariana Grande and Katy Pe
Concerts in Wuhan postponed due to virus outbreak, Entertainment News,Several upcoming concerts by Mandopop stars that are set to take place in the Chinese city of Wuhan have been postponed because of the virus outbreak. China has halted travel from the city, the capital of Hubei province, as it tri
Restaurant review: Celebrity chef Nancy Silverton's Osteria Mozza reopens at Hilton Singapore Orchard, Lifestyle News,Celebrated American Chef Nancy Silverton's Osteria Mozza returns with much fanfare to Hilton Singapore Orchard. Showcasing its ingredient-specific, Californian Italian cuis
Mickey Mouse to light up Orchard Rd this Christmas, Singapore News,A host of Disney characters, including the most famous of them all, Mickey Mouse, will feature in the light-up of Orchard Road this Christmas. This follows a tie-up between the Orchard Road Business Association (Orba) and the Walt Di
Beirut port manager among 16 held in blast probe, judicial source says, World News,BEIRUT – Lebanese authorities have arrested 16 people in an investigation into the Beirut port warehouse explosion, state news agency NNA said on Thursday, and a judicial source and local media said the port’s general
