Indonesia: Fans ‘died in the arms’ of players in stadium crush
2022-10-03
Authorities say dozens of children, some believed to be as young as three, are among the dead.Continue Reading
Singapore Savings Bonds’ 10-year average return hits record high of 3.21%
2022-10-03
Amid rising return rates, the Singapore Savings Bonds have been receiving keen interest from investors in search of safety amid volatile times. The bond’s latest average 10-year return surpasses the interest rates offered by banks on fixed deposits, which have also been on the rise amid a rising rate environment.Continue Reading
Indonesia football crush: How the disaster unfolded
2022-10-03
Distraught fans demand justice, claiming police use of tear gas triggered a crush which killed 125 people.Continue Reading
More than 90% of doctors under MOHH are local, says holding company of public healthcare clusters
2022-10-03
The holding company of Singapore’s public healthcare clusters posted a tender last month, indicating its intention to recruit doctors from India, a move that sparked online debate.Continue Reading
New wildlife park Bird Paradise to open in second quarter of 2023
2022-10-03
Bird Paradise will be home to 3,500 birds from more than 400 species.Continue Reading
Fans of Sydney United 58 condemned for Nazi salutes during Australia Cup final
2022-10-03
Supporters who displayed Nazi symbols and salutes at the Australia Cup final “should be banned for life”, a senior government official says.Continue Reading
Coroner rules medical misadventure in case of woman who died after wisdom teeth extraction
2022-10-03
SINGAPORE: A woman died aged 24 following the extraction of four wisdom teeth after experiencing a rare case of malignant hyperthermia, a life-threatening reaction that occurs due to certain agents used during general anaesthesia. In findings made available on Monday (Oct 3), a coroner ruled the death of Ms TohContinue Reading
In Myanmar’s rebel strongholds, Internet can mean life or death
2022-10-03
Internet shutdowns have become a staple of Myanmar’s junta since it seized power last year, with UN human rights experts saying access to online information is ‘a matter of life and death’ for those fleeing attacks by the military. Read full storyContinue Reading
UOB raises promotional interest rates for fixed deposits to as high as 3%
2022-10-03
This latest move means that interest rates on fixed deposits in Singapore have hit their highest in almost 24 years.Continue Reading
‘Not zero-sum game’: Careful balance needed for foreign manpower policies, says Tan See Leng
2022-10-03
“Being open, being connected, and bringing in complementary global talent, has helped to grow the overall pie for Singapore and more good job opportunities for locals,” Dr Tan emphasised. Ms Jessica Tan’s (PAP – East Coast) had asked if there is data to show that Singaporeans are getting quality jobsContinue Reading