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‘You will never understand local equity traders and investors’: Singapore’s stock exchange revival plan faces public scepticism
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s efforts to revitalise its stock exchange have drawn some public scepticism, with Second Minister for ...
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‘Is climbing up the corporate ladder worth it?’ Singaporean weighs success vs. sacrifice
SINGAPORE: Back in the day, the roadmap to success was simple: Get into a good university, land a well-paying job, and hustle ...
The Independent Singapore16m
Asia’s workforce surge: Nearly 50% of employers ramp up hiring to bridge massive skill gaps
ASIA: Nearly half of employers in Asia are making bold plans to expand their headcount in 2025 as they confront ongoing skill ...
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Volta ao Algarve opening stage cancelled as peloton misses finish line after wrong turn
The opening stage of the Volta ao Algarve ended in confusion, causing the race organisers to cancel the results.  Filippo ...
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Mirra Andreeva defeats World No 2 Iga Swiatek, advances to Dubai semis
The 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva pulled off a stunning 6-3, 6-3 win against world No. 2 Iga Swiatek in the quarter-finals of ...
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Cyclist infuriated over people throwing trash into his bicycle basket
SINGAPORE: A cyclist took to an online forum on Wednesday (Feb 19) to express his anger at those who throw trash into other ...
The Independent Singapore7h
Singapore’s budget surplus soars, fuelled by billion-dollar car permit revenues and state wealth funds
SINGAPORE: The Singapore government has announced an unexpected Budget surplus, powered by billions of dollars in revenue ...
The Independent Singapore6h
Manila residents cash in on mosquito bounty as dengue cases surge – one peso for every five caught
In a central Manila neighbourhood, residents are lining up with containers full of mosquitoes in a unique attempt to combat ...
The Independent Singapore20m
Prosecution asks for murder charge for man suspected of killing S’porean woman in Spain
SINGAPORE: Shortly after the body of 39-year-old Audrey Fang was found in Spain on April 10, 2024, local law enforcement officials arrested Mitchell Ong, whom M ...
The Independent Singapore9h
Hong Kong battery titan’s US$150M investment a boost for Johor-Singapore SEZ
MALAYSIA: Johor is making waves in its ambition to become a key regional economic powerhouse. The southern Malaysian state ...
The Independent Singapore27m
Is Abdul Muhaimin taking the Raeesah Khan slot in Sengkang?
SINGAPORE: In the run-up to the next General Elections, which must be held before Nov 23, there has been much speculation regarding who may be fielded by the di ...
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TikTok allegedly axes some jobs in Singapore as part of global layoffs
SINGAPORE: Entertainment platform TikTok has begun laying off employees worldwide, affecting multiple regions, including Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Afri ...