Cocaine haul sparks hunt for Australian trio rescued at sea
2023-02-15
The three men were found clinging to an esky cool box at sea two weeks ago, but are now wanted by police.Continue Reading
Erkin Tuniyaz: Chinese official cancels controversial UK visit
2023-02-14
A group of MPs urged the government to block the Xinjiang governor’s visit.Continue Reading
Commentary: If Singapore were to come under attack or face a natural disaster, how prepared would you be?
2023-02-14
A recent study shows that only 31% of households in Singapore have a plan for what to do in the event of a disaster. This does not bode well, says Jared Ng of the Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk.Continue Reading
Air India in record order for new planes
2023-02-14
The airline orders a total of 470 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing as it targets a major expansion.Continue Reading
Singaporeans must be ready to seize new growth opportunities overseas, say observers
2023-02-14
As the global talent race heats up, Singapore has to build up an environment where locals who work overseas and eventually return home can easily assimilate back, said observers. Continue Reading
Impact of rise in buyer’s stamp duty falls mainly on luxury properties: Analysts
2023-02-14
CNA called and/or visited a number of condominium showrooms in Singapore on Tuesday evening after the announcement, but they were either closed or empty. Mr Ken Tay, a property agent at ERA Realty Network, a lot of buyers called him when they first heard the news. “They panic, they thinkContinue Reading
Video released of captured NZ pilot by Papua separatists
2023-02-14
Philip Mehrtens was kidnapped by Papuan separatists after his plane landed in the remote Nduga region.Continue Reading
Snap Insight: Raising CPF monthly salary ceiling will reduce take-home pay for some, but there are payoffs
2023-02-14
The increase of the Central Provident Fund (CPF) monthly salary ceiling is part of a slew of initiatives to address retirement adequacy in Singapore, says Christopher Gee of the Institute of Policy Studies.Continue Reading
Snap Insight: Bigger grants may level playing field for first-time resale HDB buyers, but are there long-term costs?
2023-02-14
If the grants are taken up by many buyers, the strain on government budgets could mean that taxpayers may be asked to shoulder additional pain, says industry expert Ku Swee Yong.Continue Reading
Snap Insight: Bigger grants for first-time resale HDB buyers provide relief, but may have knock-on impact on prices
2023-02-14
If the grants are taken up by many buyers, the strain on government budgets could mean that taxpayers may be asked to shoulder additional pain, says industry expert Ku Swee Yong.Continue Reading