It’s no surprise many of us are stressed given the way the pandemic has put jobs at risk and forced people to drastically change where …
This recession is hurting women workers more
As if working mothers did not have enough to worry about, experts are sounding the alarm that progress towards gender equality may be the latest …
Me & My Money: Education the best investment to make, says financial services exec
Hitting the books can be a slog for anyone, but moving up the learning curve can be the best investment decision you could ever make, …
STI recovers as Nodx data lifts trader sentiment
Local shares rebounded yesterday to end a choppy week in the black as investors reacted positively to the country’s non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) figures in …
Goh Jin Hian quits as New Silkroutes chairman amid probe
New Silkroutes Group chairman Goh Jin Hian and finance director William Teo Thiam Chuan have quit amid Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) investigations. Dr Goh quit …
Garment workers hanging by a thread amid price-cut demands
DHAKA • Millions of garment workers could lose their jobs, with global brands demanding price cuts and delaying payments to suppliers which are desperate for …
Tencent chooses co-working space for its first Singapore office
Tencent Holdings has chosen a co-working space for its first office in Singapore, joining other Chinese technology giants in using the city state as a …
Beware financial crisis emerging: World Bank
WASHINGTON • World Bank chief economist Carmen Reinhart said the coronavirus pandemic is turning into a major economic crisis and warned of the possibility of …
1.1 million in Myanmar’s Rakhine barred from voting
YANGON (AFP) – More than 1.1 million voters in Myanmar’s western Rakhine state will be disenfranchised in upcoming national polls, according to data released by …
Former CGS-CIMB broker jailed for manipulating Koyo shares
SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) – The Singapore court on Thursday (OCT 15) sentenced a former CGS-CIMB Securities employee to 20 months and 18 weeks’ jail …
Fashion brands accused of exploiting millions of workers at risk of layoffs amid Covid-19
DHAKA (REUTERS) – Millions of garment workers could lose their jobs as global brands are demanding price cuts and delaying payments to suppliers who are …
Singapore non-oil exports grow at slower 5.9% pace in September
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) grew at a slower pace in September, mainly driven by electronic goods from a low base last year, …
US tech mogul Robert Brockman charged in record tax evasion scheme
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – Technology executive Robert Brockman has been charged in the biggest tax evasion case in US history after fellow billionaire Robert Smith turned …
Uber joins forces with SK Telecom to crack tough South Korea market
SEOUL (REUTERS) – Uber Technologies said on Friday (Oct 16) it will invest over US$150 million (S$204 million) in a joint venture and partnership with …
Philippines’ Duterte approves resumption of energy projects in South China Sea
MANILA (REUTERS) – Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has lifted the moratorium on petroleum exploration in the South China Sea, paving the way for three projects …
Malaysian workers’ return boosts home rental volumes in Singapore
The phased reopening of Singapore’s border with Malaysia brought some welcome relief for landlords last month. Rents and leasings for both Housing Board (HDB) flats …
Struggle to find cheap room to rent near workplace
When Malaysian Chan Chee Hao walked across the Causeway to Singapore on the first day of the border reopening in August, he did not expect …
TikTok owner Bytedance moving to bigger Singapore office at One Raffles Quay amid expansion plan
SINGAPORE (BLOOMBERG) – ByteDance, the Chinese owner of video app TikTok, is moving to a bigger office in Singapore’s financial district, paving the way for …
Mass air travel’s return at least two years away: Ong Ye Kung
SINGAPORE (BLOOMBERG) – The global aviation industry will take at least two years to recover from the coronavirus pandemic and mass travel to return, Singapore’s …
Court grants Hyflux ‘last’ adjournment to judicial management application
SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) – Hyflux has a last chance for a firm conclusion to one of three rescue deals currently on the table, as …