Singapore foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan reiterates ‘deep disappointment’ over Myanmar situation

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The regime change has prompted the emergence of opposition movements, some armed, across the country, which the military has countered with lethal action. Southeast Asian countries have led efforts to bring peace to Myanmar, but the junta has done little to implement the consensus agreed upon last April. At Thursday’sContinue Reading

Daily round-up, Sep 30: COVID-19 cases rise in Singapore; property shares fall after cooling measures; South Korea lifts restrictions for inbound travellers

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Let’s get you up to speed with the day’s stories. Singapore has recorded a 35 per cent to 40 per cent week-on-week increase in COVID-19 daily cases, translating to 900 to 1,000 more infections every day, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Friday (Sep 30). There has been noContinue Reading

Employers in Singapore no longer need to put up security bond when hiring Filipino helpers

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SINGAPORE: The Philippines’ Department of Migrant Workers and Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Wednesday (Sep 7) announced that a banker’s guarantee and performance bond would no longer be required when hiring Filipino domestic workers in Singapore.  Singaporean employment agencies and employers are required to purchase a $5,000 security bondContinue Reading

Daily round-up, Sep 2: Landslide at Clementi BTO construction site; former Sri Lankan president to return home; Singapore’s giant pandas to extend stay

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Let’s get you up to speed with the day’s stories. A man sustained minor injuries after a landslide occurred at a construction site for Build-to-Order (BTO) flats in Clementi. No other injuries were reported. Affected sections of the park connector have been cordoned off by the Housing and Development BoardContinue Reading