Frasers Property launches up to S$420 million worth of five-year green notes
2022-09-09
Up to S$300 million will be offered to retail investors, with a fixed interest rate of 4.49 per cent per annum.Continue Reading
Court dismisses appeal for shorter jail term by man who sexually abused 4 daughters over 14 years
2022-09-09
The 45-year-old man raped or physically assaulted four associated with his daughters in between 2004 and 2018.Continue Reading
‘Great world leader’: PM Lee pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II after her death
2022-09-09
SINGAPORE: Perfect Minister Lee Hsien Loong paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II following her passing away upon Thursday (Sep 8), saying that she will always be remembered fondly being a great world leader. Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, California king Elizabeth II died peacefully at the girl home in Scotland on Thursday,Continue Reading
Why Canadian Pizza halved the number of its outlets in Singapore, and how it plans to turn things around
2022-09-08
From its peak, Canadian Pizza had thirty six outlets in Singapore. Its franchisor for that region tells CNA how the company would like to stay relevant to customers here.Continue Reading
Commentary: What can museums do to make sure their acquisitions do not fuel illicit trafficking of art and antiquities?
2022-09-08
By acquiring artefacts along with unclear provenance, museums and collectors are usually directly supporting the illicit trade associated with cultural objects or blood antiquities, says Museum Studies’ lecturer Cai Yunci.Continue Reading
Viral Vietnam noodle seller arrested over Salt Bae parody
2022-09-08
The Vietnamese man is accused of anti-state propaganda after parodying celebrity chef Salt Bae.Continue Reading
Thanksgiving mass marks William Goh’s appointment as Singapore’s 1st cardinal
2022-09-08
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, his wife Mdm Ho Ching and several Cabinet Ministers attended the event at St Joseph’s Church.Continue Reading
Contractor barred from hiring foreign workers for 3 months after ‘serious workplace accident’: MOM
2022-09-08
Le Fong was ordered to stop all work at height activities across its worksites, and has been debarred from employing new foreign employees for three months. It is the first company so far to be subject to stricter measures under a six-month “heightened safety” period from Sep 1 till Feb 28, 2023.Continue Reading
Daily round-up, Sep 8: Vietnam bar fire death toll rises; Najib not given special treatment in jail, says Malaysia; SFA updates mask advisory for wet market food handlers
2022-09-08
Let’s get you up to speed with the day’s stories. The death toll from a fire on Tuesday night at a karaoke bar in southern Vietnam has risen to 32. The blaze engulfed the second floor of the building, trapping customers and staff. The building’s staircase and emergency exit were blockedContinue Reading
Another section of Ulu Pandan park connector to reopen after Clementi landslide but flood risk remains: HDB
2022-09-08
The upstream stretch of the Ulu Pandan park connector from the incident site to Clementi Road will remain closed for safety reasons, said HDB.Continue Reading