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Man arrested for alleged supermarket robbery attempt using metal rod: The 24-year-old allegedly walked into a supermarket along Choa Chu Kang Avenue 7 and placed ...
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Singapore PM Lee to Step Down on May 15, Replaced by Lawrence Wong: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, 72, will step down May 15 as part of a long-planned ...
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Quick Glance: Lawrence Wong to Assume Singapore Prime Ministership from Lee Hsien Loong on May 15
- On May 15, Lawrence Wong will officially become the Prime Minister of Singapore, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong.
- Wong garnered unanimous support from PAP MPs and will be sworn in at 8:00 pm on May 15, 2024 at the Istana.
- The leadership transition began two years ago when Wong was named as the leader of the PAP's 4G team.
- Wong will be Singapore's fourth Prime Minister, emphasizing commitment to creating a bright future for the nation with his team.
Singapore loses shine as Southeast Asia base for multinationals: SINGAPORE -- Multinational corporations are increasingly locating some Southeast Asian ...
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Singapore Home Sales Rise Most in Four Months on Launches: Singapore home sales rose the most in four months, rebounding from a lull after the launch of a range ...
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Apple plans to invest more than $250m to expand Singapore campus: SINGAPORE (Reuters) -- Apple plans to invest more than $250 million to expand its ...
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Quick Glance: Potential of SEZ to Boost Stock Valuations
- The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Johor-Singapore has the potential to boost stock valuations in Malaysia and Singapore under five main themes.
- Industries such as banking, real estate, renewables, technology, and telecommunications could benefit from the SEZ.
- By providing access to capital, infrastructure, and political stability, the SEZ could create a regionally differentiated value proposition.
- The economies of Singapore and Malaysia could benefit from the SEZ by facilitating access to capital and labor, as well as enhancing FDI competitiveness.
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World's Best Airports 2024: Singapore Changi Loses Crown to Qatar's Doha Hamad
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Companies may look to hire overseas as flexi-work becomes the norm in Singapore, employers say
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Coles responds to customer’s filthy rant: Coles has apologised for “letting down” shoppers after an angry customer slammed the supermarket for making shoppers ...
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All employers must have process for workers to request flexible work arrangements from December
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/flexible-work-arrangement-requests-tripartite-guideslines-employers-employees-4266831
Apple investing US$250 million to expand Ang Mo Kio campus: SINGAPORE: Apple has announced plans to pump in over US$250 million (S$340 million) to expand its Ang ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/apple-ang-mo-kio-campus-250-million-expand-4274201
Singapore Car Startup Seeks Value Over $1.5 Billion Ahead of IPO: Southeast Asia’s used-car marketplace Carro is raising about $100 million as it gears up for a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-14/singapore-car-startup-seeks-value-over-1-5-billion-ahead-of-ipo
Thailand's Songkran Water Festival washes away bad luck: The Songkran festival, also known as the water festival, marks the start of Thailand's traditional New ...
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Incoming Singapore PM says incumbent Lee to serve as senior minister in next cabinet - media
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Malaysia's largest port to double capacity to chase Singapore: KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's largest port, on the major sea route of Malacca Strait ...
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Rewe: First vegan store opens in Berlin - a visit on site: Rewe is opening a supermarket in the trendy Friedrichshain district of Berlin with vegan products only ...
stern.de/wirtschaft/rewe--erste-vegane-filiale-eroeffnet-in-berlin---ein-besuch-vor-ort-34619196.html
Singapore loses ‘world’s best airport’ title, Melbourne top in Australia: Twelve-time winner Changi has been edged out of top spot, while Melbourne has been ...
theage.com.au/traveller/travel-news/singapore-loses-world-s-best-airport-title-melbourne-top-in-australia-20240418-p5fkxk.html
Singapore gives workers the right to request more work from home, 4-day weeks: While the new guideline unveiled on Tuesday isn’t enforceable by law ...
scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3259171/singapore-gives-workers-right-request-4-day-weeks-more-work-home-under-new-flexitime-guideline
All employers in Singapore must fairly consider flexi-work requests from Dec 1 under new rules
straitstimes.com/singapore/jobs/all-employers-in-singapore-must-fairly-consider-flexi-work-requests-from-dec-1-under-new-rules
Rewe tests its product range of the future in Friedrichshain: Berlin's Senator for Economic Affairs Franziska Giffey (SPD) and store manager Dennis Henkelmann ...
morgenpost.de/bezirke/friedrichshain-kreuzberg/article242070840/In-Friedrichshain-testet-Rewe-sein-Sortiment-der-Zukunft.html
For $125,000 a Month, Singapore Has a Posh Retreat for New Moms: Joey Zhang knows many of her clients are wealthy. So rich, in fact, that their homes are often ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/singapore-s-125-000-a-month-retreats-are-latest-luxury-for-new-moms
Researchers have unleashed an army of remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches: Scientists in Singapore have apparently found a way to remotely take control of ...
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Thais and foreigners splash each other with water during Songkran Water Festival to celebrate Thai New Year, in Bangkok.
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65 units sold in two days at condo in Sentosa Cove after 40% price slash: Analysts said price is the main reason for the nearly 80% take-up of units on the first ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/65-units-sold-in-2-days-as-the-residences-at-w-singapore-sentosa-cove-slashes-prices
Welsh language taught and sung in Singapore school : Children in a school in Singapore take part in an Eisteddfod and sing in Welsh.
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Bank of Thailand ignores Srettha's pressure to cut interest rate: BANGKOK -- When Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin convened a meeting last week to ...
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Quick Glance: Bank of Thailand Resists Pressure Amid Economic Discussions
- The Thai Prime Minister is urging the Bank of Thailand to cut interest rates to stimulate the economy.
- Anticipating inflation growth, the central bank delegates baht-weakening issues to the government.
- During a meeting to address the flagship stimulus program, the Prime Minister requested the presence of the Bank of Thailand's governor.
Apple to spend $340 million to renovate, expand Ang Mo Kio campus: The expanded campus will allow the tech giant to add hundreds of new roles here.
straitstimes.com/tech/apple-to-spend-340-million-to-renovate-expand-ang-mo-kio-campus
'It'd be difficult for me to go out again': Richie Jen asks fans not to mention bumping into him in Singapore
asiaone.com/entertainment/difficult-go-out-again-richie-jen-asks-fans-not-mention-bumping-him-singapore-rws
Myanmar Rebels Take Key Trading Town, but Counteroffensive Looms: The fall of Myawaddy, on the Thai border, was one of the most significant gains by resistance ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/12/world/asia/myanmar-rebels-myawaddy.html
Younger Singaporeans financially prudent, but some buy things to be happy: IPS poll
straitstimes.com/singapore/younger-singaporeans-financially-prudent-but-some-buy-things-to-be-happy-ips-poll
Sainsbury’s worker sacked for not paying for 30p bag for life during £30 shop: The Sainsbury’s employee was sacked after working at the London supermarket for ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/sainsbury-s-worker-sacked-london-romford-b2530791.html
Quick Glance: Dismissal of Sainsbury's Employee for Unpaid 'Bags for Life'
- After nearly 20 years at the supermarket, a Sainsbury's worker was fired for taking 'Bags for Life' without payment following a night shift.
- During a disciplinary investigation in September 2022, he was shown the CCTV footage.
- At a disciplinary hearing the next month, he was dismissed for gross misconduct.
- The judge rejected his unfair dismissal claim, stating it was 'very hard' to argue with the decision following the theft of bags sold to customers for either 30p or 65p.
Marina Bay Sands sees profit surge 51.5% to $811.4 million in Q1 on tourism boom: Its revenue rose 36.8 per cent to US$1.16 billion from US$848 million a year ...
straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/marina-bay-sands-sees-profit-surge-515-to-812-million-in-the-first-quarter-of-2024
Southeast Asia 'woefully off track' on green investment, Bain says: South East Asia is
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/southeast-asia-woefully-off-track-green-investment-bain-says-2024-04-15/
Australian supermarket axes self-serve tills: A Brisbane supermarket has decided to axe its self-serve checkouts forever due to one very sad reason.
news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/australian-supermarket-axes-selfserve-checkouts/news-story/1e7bd5a3753a4390573ff7346400e299
Opening of vegan Rewe: Tofu for Friedrichshain: The supermarket chain opens its first store in Germany with purely plant-based products ...
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The $2bn dirty-money case that rocked Singapore: The sensational case saw 10 Chinese nationals charged for laundering profits from illegal businesses.
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Exclusive: Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told @Reuters the central bank should cut its key interest rate by at least a quarter point this week as the ...
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High-quality meat could become more expensive than average: Should VAT on meat rise to 19 percent in order to use the money to help farmers restructure their ...
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Malaysian beauty queen stripped of her title over viral Thai holiday video: influencer-turned-beauty queen Viru Nikah Terinsip has been stripped of her title ...
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Frail pope to embark on Asia trip, his longest ever, in September: Pope Francis will take his first overseas trip of the year and the longest of his 11-year ...
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Quick Glance: Pope's Extensive Trip to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore
- Pope Francis is set to embark on a journey to Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea, and Singapore in September, marking the longest trip of his papacy.
- Despite concerns about his health, the Pope intends to undertake this trip, highlighting key religious and political aspects in the visited countries.
- The visit will shed light on the significance of the Pope's presence in these regions, addressing issues such as sexual abuse scandals in East Timor, religious diversity in Indonesia, and societal challenges in Papua New Guinea.
- By visiting these nations, Pope Francis aims to engage with diverse religious communities, emphasizing messages of tolerance, unity, and global peace.
SWISS flights to skirt Iranian airspace: The airline has decided to temporarily avoid flying through Iranian airspace due to escalating tensions in the region.
swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/swiss-flights-to-skirt-iranian-airspace/75651070
Thai Prosecutors Delay Decision on Thaksin’s Royal Insult Case: Thai prosecutors delayed a decision on whether to indict former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra ...
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Thailand, New Zealand to Resume Direct Flights, Elevate Ties: Thailand and New Zealand have agreed to resume direct flights after the pandemic shut air ...
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Everything vegan! First Rewe market without animal products opens in Berlin: Germany's first vegan Rewe supermarket opens on Thursday. At the opening ceremony on ...
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Beijing slams US-Japan-Philippines summit, says South China Sea actions 'lawful'
channelnewsasia.com/asia/beijing-slams-us-japan-philippines-summit-south-china-sea-lawful-4260656
Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan
- President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.
- The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.
- The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".
- The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.
Tourist arrested for allegedly stealing luxury goods at Changi Airport before her flight
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/16/tourist-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-luxury-goods-at-changi-airport-before-her-flight
Thai PM says Myanmar regime 'losing strength': Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told Reuters now is a good time to open talks with Myanmar as the military ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thai-pm-says-myanmar-regime-losing-strength-2024-04-08/
Young high-income earners more likely to 'buy now, pay later': 5 findings of IPS-CNA survey on youth finances
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/young-people-rising-cost-living-buy-now-pay-later-retirement-plan-income-expenditure-4272751
Cops: Suspect bought new pistol for RM5K days before KLIA shooting: Investigators say alleged shooter purchased Glock 19 from Thai national.
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Wangen: Man stabs child (4) with knife in supermarket: A man stabbed a little girl with a knife in Wangen im Allgäu on Wednesday. According to the police ...
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Quick Glance: Knife Attack on Four-Year-Old in Wangen Supermarket
- A 34-year-old man stabs a young girl (4) in a supermarket in Wangen with a knife.
- A witness disarms the attacker, calls the police, and leads to his arrest.
- The girl is seriously injured but is in stable condition after surgery.
- The motive behind the knife attack remains unclear, with ongoing investigations, as the supermarket reopens its doors.
Myanmar military faces humiliating rout on Thai border: BANGKOK -- Myanmar civil servants and officials of the military regime began evacuating the eastern town ...
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K-pop star IU to perform with young students of Maddspace at Singapore concerts: The South Korean singer-actress will stage two shows at the Singapore Indoor ...
straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/k-pop-star-iu-to-perform-with-young-students-of-maddspace-at-singapore-concerts
MOM investigating convenience store chain Emart24 after former employees go unpaid
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/emart24-mom-investigating-possible-offences-under-employment-act-4262781
Singapore Q1 GDP growth ticks up to 2.7% on 'strong' tourism recovery: SINGAPORE -- Singapore's economy grew 2.7% in the January-March period from a year ...
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Thai PM says issue of Myanmar dialogue remains sensitive: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday there were sensitive issues to consider regarding ...
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Singer Richie Jen asks fans not to mention they have bumped into him in Singapore
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2024/04/16/singer-richie-jen-asks-fans-not-to-mention-they-have-bumped-into-him-in-singapore
Singapore is 5th smartest city in the world, top in Asia: Global index: SINGAPORE: Singapore is the world’s fifth-smartest city, moving up two levels from its ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/11/singapore-is-5th-smartest-city-in-the-world-top-in-asia-global-index
Quick Glance: Singapore Ranks in Top 5 Globally, Leading in Asia: Global Index
- Singapore is positioned fifth according to the 2024 Smart City Index, marking a two-step improvement from the 2023 ranking.
- The Republic continues to lead as the smartest city in Asia and emerges as the sole Asian representative in the top 10, surpassing cities like Beijing, Taipei, and Seoul as indicated by the index released on April 9.
- Every year, the ranking assesses cities based on their utilization of technology to enrich the lives of their residents.
- The report highlights Singapore's exceptional performance in areas such as delivering adequate basic services to underprivileged areas, facilitating public transportation, and ensuring public safety.
Shanti Pereira suffers injury setback ahead of Paris Olympics: Singapore Athletics said it will work closely with Shanti Pereira's coach to reorganise her ...
channelnewsasia.com/sport/shanti-pereira-injury-setback-paris-olympics-2024-competition-preparation-recovery-4267061
Singapore's Temasek Eyes Rich Family Businesses in $18 Billion Europe Push: Temasek Holdings Pte plans to ramp up investment in Europe, undeterred by ...
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Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci threatened with six months prison for holding Senate in contempt
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Quick Glance: Senator Threatens Woolworths CEO with Contempt
- Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci was threatened with contempt by the Senate committee for failing to answer simple questions.
- Banducci refused to answer a question and faced the choice of six months in prison or a $5,000 fine.
- Senator McKim insisted that 'return on equity' was an important measure of corporate profitability, to which Banducci repeatedly declined to respond.
- The discussion concluded with Banducci admitting to not knowing the return on equity for the Woolworths Group last financial year and Senator McKim threatening him with contempt.
Slow traffic on several highways: KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow on several major highways was slow as the Hari Raya holidays came to an end.
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/14/slow-traffic-on-several-highways
Stabbed Sydney Assyrian bishop says recovering quickly, forgives attacker: SYDNEY: An Assyrian bishop who was stabbed during a service at his Sydney church said ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/australia-sydney-assyrian-bishop-stabbing-church-attacker-4273961
78 people probed for allegedly giving Singpass details to scammers: Some suspects allegedly sold their Singpass credentials for $10,000 each, said police.
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/78-people-investigated-for-allegedly-giving-singpass-details-to-scammers
Thai Officials Warn Releasing Fish Into Nature Won’t Bring Good Karma but Ecological Harm
time.com/6966846/thailand-release-fish-merit-making-buddhism-environmental-damage/
Dona Manis Cake Shop’s co-founder sets up rival banana pie shop next door: "Auntie Peng", creator of Dona Manis’ famous banana pie recipe ...
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/dining/dona-manis-cake-shop-cofounder-auntie-peng-sets-rival-banana-pie-next-door-388626
Telegram boss says messaging app hits 900 million users: Telegram has committed itself to never disclosing any personal information about its users.
straitstimes.com/world/telegram-boss-says-messaging-app-hits-900-million-users
Oracle offers up to 10,000 training slots in S’pore to tap AI boom, to open new data centre in July
straitstimes.com/singapore/oracle-offers-up-to-10000-training-slots-in-s-pore-to-tap-ai-boom-to-open-new-data-centre-in-july
Cyclist who clung to car bonnet in East Coast road rage case likely affected by brain tumour: Lawyer
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/17/cyclist-who-clung-to-car-bonnet-in-east-coast-road-rage-case-likely-affected-by-brain-tumour-lawyer
Taiwan quake: Rescue dogs given missing Singapore couple’s clothes to pick up scent
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/09/taiwan-quake-rescue-dogs-given-missing-singapore-couples-clothes-to-pick-up-scent
COE prices close mostly higher; premiums for smaller cars rise above S$90,000: Category A premiums closed above S$90,000 for the first time in more than five ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/coe-premiums-prices-bidding-exercise-apr-17-4271706
‘Charismatic, loving, a true friend': Ex-colleagues remember S'porean woman killed in Spain
straitstimes.com/singapore/charismatic-loving-a-true-friend-ex-colleagues-remember-s-porean-woman-killed-in-spain
Drones clean the Supertrees, water and fertilise plants at Gardens by the Bay: The technology has proved to solve the problem of cleaning high structures without ...
straitstimes.com/tech/drones-clean-the-supertrees-water-and-fertilise-plants-at-gardens-by-the-bay
Diver buys £15 shark from Thai restaurant to stop it being eaten and releases it into ocean
independent.co.uk/tv/lifestyle/man-buys-shark-restaurant-thailand-ocean-b2526939.html
Qatar’s Hamad Airport now best in the world: PETALING JAYA: Qatar’s Hamad International Airport has wrested the title of “World’s Best Airport” from Singapore ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/19/qatars-hamad-airport-now-best-in-the-world
Singapore car start-up Carro seeks valuation above $2 billion ahead of IPO: Used-car marketplace Carro is raising about $136 million as it gears up for a ...
straitstimes.com/business/singapore-car-start-up-carro-seeks-valuation-above-2-billion-ahead-of-ipo
3 people with protest banner at Gardens by the Bay under probe: The demonstration was in solidarity with other protests taking place on April 15 across the world ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/three-people-with-banner-calling-s-pore-to-end-arms-trade-with-israel-at-gardens-by-the-bay-under-probe
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