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Category: Singapore
Singapore could face economic vulnerability amid US-led global trade slowdown, analysts warn
Singapore – the only country in Southeast Asia with which the US has a trade surplus – faces the baseline 10 percent tariff, according to a report by the Channel News Asia.
Grab a cab: More street-hail taxis for Singapore with 6th operator entering the scene
GrabCab street-hail services must follow the same taxi fare structure components as other street-hail operators, and its fare must be prominently displayed, so that passengers are informed on the applicable fare rates, said Singapore LTA.
Two teenagers detained in Singapore for radicalisation under ISA
Influenced by online footage of female ISIS fighters, the 15-year-old even considered traveling to Syria to receive weapons training and become a fighter. She even searched for flights to Syria, though she had not yet followed through with any plans to travel.
Singapore: 73-year-old Indian man jailed for 9 months for molesting cabin crew on Singapore Airlines flight
The molestations occurred during the November 18, 2024, flight, and were reported once the plane landed in Singapore. A flight supervisor informed the airline’s control center, who then contacted the police. Ramesh was arrested the same day.
Indian-origin Singaporean rangoli artist Vijayalakshmi Mohan among 5 recipients of National Heritage Board award
Along with rangoli artist Vijayalakshmi Mohan, the other awardees — people and businesses — are Malay drum-maker Mohamed Yaziz Bin Mohamed Hassan; Peranakan-style jeweller Thomis Kwan; Chinese tea shop Pek Sin Choon; and Teochew pastry shop Thye Moh Chan.
9 people lose Singapore work pass and visit pass for “illegal touting” at Changi Airport
The Changi travellers were being asked by the nine people to hand over the gold and mobile phones to contacts in their home countries in exchange for a cash reward. This was “illegal touting”, as per Singapore law.
Myanmar earthquake: Death toll crosses 1,000; Singapore Red Cross commits SGD 150K for relief and rescue
The Singapore Red Cross said that in order to fund the relief and rescue in Myanmar and Thailand, it would soon launch a “public fundraising appeal” and that the details would be shared via the Singapore Red Cross’ website redcross.sg.
Singapore job market: Demand for high-skilled talent means lion’s share of vacancies for PMET segment
According to the jobs report, the Singapore market also had many vacancies for software, web and multimedia developers and computer network, infrastructure and platform professionals — this demand spike was driven by the increasing digitalisation of the economy.
Enjoy the wood-fired warmth of ‘Spring IMUA experience’ at Butcher’s Block, Raffles Hotel Singapore
Butcher’s Block is helmed by Chef de Cuisine Jordan Keao, born and raised in Hawaii, where cooking, fishing, hunting, and farming are a part of everyday life. The restaurant exhibits the highest quality of produce, meats, and seafood sourced from around the world and translated through fire.
