The 800-day US visa wait causing India despair
2022-10-18
The US is struggling to clear a large backlog of visas, affecting thousands of Indians.Continue Reading
Commentary: Anticipating recession, tech firms are getting serious about cash flow
2022-10-18
Given the uncertain economic outlook, investors are looking for a guaranteed return of capital today, and not a hope of return on capital tomorrow, says David Kuo of The Smart Investor.Continue Reading
Japan heritage worker backs car into oldest toilet at Kyoto temple
2022-10-18
The man, in whose job is to help preserve cultural heritage, mistakenly reversed in to the toilet, police say.Continue Reading
ERP tolls phishing scams: About S$22,000 lost in less than a week
2022-10-18
SINGAPORE: About S$22,000 was lost in less than a week due to phishing scams involving unpaid Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) tolls, said the police on Tuesday (Oct 18). The Singapore Police Force said it has received at least 20 reports since Oct 13. Victims of such phishing scams would receiveContinue Reading
Kanjuruhan stadium: Indonesia to demolish site of arena disaster
2022-10-18
More than 130 people died at the Kanjuruhan stadium after police fired tear gas, causing a stampede.Continue Reading
Police investigating after 9 men allegedly block entrance, exit of building in Ang Mo Kio
2022-10-18
The men held up signs demanding their salaries, the police said.Continue Reading
China defends violence at Chinese consulate in Manchester
2022-10-18
The incident saw a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester pulled into consulate grounds and beaten up.Continue Reading
Cladding panels removed from pillars at bus stops near Punggol MRT after complaints over design
2022-10-18
Commuters had complained that their view of incoming buses was blocked by the bus stop columns.Continue Reading
Relocation of otters from Seletar was ‘last resort’ given the presence of pups and location of burrow: Experts
2022-10-18
Setting up barriers to prevent the otters from accessing private estates and ponds is still a critical first measure, said experts.Continue Reading
Live performances, activity booths at Istana open house for Deepavali celebration
2022-10-18
SINGAPORE: The Istana will open to the public on Monday (Oct 24) to celebrate Deepavali. There will be various activities such as candle-making, balloon sculpting and games. Visitors can also catch dance and band performances by students from schools such as CHIJ Katong Convent, NAFA School of Young Talents, Xinmin SecondaryContinue Reading