‘Singapore kaya toast’ is among world’s 100 best sandwiches. Malaysians say it’s ‘stolen’ from them
scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3255381/singapore-kaya-toast-among-worlds-100-best-sandwiches-malaysians-say-its-stolen-them
India Adani Group's dollar bonds, shares tumble on US probe report: Most dollar bonds of Adani Group companies fell to their lowest level in two months on Monday ...
reuters.com/world/india/india-adani-groups-dollar-bonds-shares-tumble-us-probe-report-2024-03-18/
Rupee supported by inflows, undermined by weak Asian currencies: The Indian rupee was trading little changed on Monday, helped by persistent inflows and pegged ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/rupee-supported-by-inflows-undermined-by-weak-asian-currencies-2024-03-18/
Singapore Airlines prices $500 mln 10-year dollar bond, sees strong orders: Singapore Airlines said on Friday it has priced a 5.25% $500 million U ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/singapore-airlines-readies-10-year-dollar-bond-issuance-term-sheet-shows-2024-03-14/
Lower LNG prices should boost gas demand, executives say: Liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices have fallen about a third over the past nine months ...
reuters.com/business/energy/ceraweek-lower-lng-prices-should-boost-gas-demand-executives-say-2024-03-18/
Grab users can now pay in crypto: Users of ride hailing operator Grab can now choose to pay in cryptocurrencies as the firm moves to build up its digital asset ...
straitstimes.com/business/grab-users-can-now-pay-in-crypto
FairPrice giving free snacks and drinks to Muslim customers across 61 stores this Ramadan
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/dining/fairprice-ramadan-iftar-snack-pack-386741
Australia News Today: Sydney Housing, Singtel to sell Optus, Budget Surplus: Good morning, it’s Georgie here in Sydney, Happy Thursday. Here’s what you need to ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-13/australia-news-today-sydney-housing-singtel-to-sell-optus-budget-surplus
Inside the world of crazy rich Indians : The new wealthy elites are younger and more adventurous than the old lot
economist.com/asia/2024/03/11/inside-the-world-of-crazy-rich-indians
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YOURSAY | No need for Commonwealth Games, fix domestic woes: 'One can only hope they learn from past mistakes.'
malaysiakini.com/news/699844
Gold heads for weekly fall as June US rate cut hopes fade: Gold prices firmed on Friday, but were on track for their first weekly drop in four over concerns that ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/golds-three-week-winning-streak-under-pressure-amid-us-inflation-heat-2024-03-15/
Half million dollar 'protective dune' project lasts days: It aimed to protect Massachusetts seaside homes with 14,000 tonnes of sand, but lasted just three days.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68564532
Duo discovers bird-dropping spider new to Singapore: It is the third such species of the spider spotted in Singapore.
straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/duo-discovers-bird-dropping-spider-new-to-singapore
Singtel shares fall more than 1% after Optus stake sale reports: Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) shares fell more than 1% on Thursday in early trade after ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/singtel-shares-fall-more-than-1-after-optus-stake-sale-reports-2024-03-14/
Economists upgrade Singapore 2024 growth forecast, survey shows: Economists have upgraded Singapore's 2024 growth forecast, according to a survey by the ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/economists-upgrade-singapore-2024-growth-forecast-survey-shows-2024-03-13/
Spelling errors found on Kobe Bryant statue; Lakers working to correct mistakes: After photos of spelling errors on Kobe Bryant's statue outside of Crypto ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/lakers/2024/03/11/kobe-bryant-statue-has-multiple-spelling-errors/72936962007/
Caffeine makes fuel cells more efficient, cuts cost of energy storage: Boffins show less platinum may be needed for long-lived power source
theregister.com/2024/03/14/caffeine_fuel_cells_paper/
China c.bank leaves key policy rate unchanged, as expected: China's central bank left a key policy rate unchanged while withdrawing cash from a medium-term ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/china-cbank-leaves-key-policy-rate-unchanged-expected-2024-03-15/
The one-legged trucker who became a deadly people-smuggler: Transporting undocumented migrants across America can seem like easy money – until everything goes ...
economist.com/1843/2024/03/15/the-one-legged-trucker-who-became-a-deadly-people-smuggler
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Stall owners set up in spaces apart from Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar, as competition for customers heats up
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ramadan-geylang-serai-bazaar-kampong-glam-rental-manpower-overheads-4192106
Ringgit closes higher amid cautious sentiment: KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit ended almost unchanged but stayed up against the US dollar today amid cautious sentiment ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2024/03/11/ringgit-closes-higher-amid-cautious-sentiment/
Crypto exchange OKX receives in-principle approval for Singapore payments licence
reuters.com/technology/crypto-exchange-okx-receives-in-principle-approval-singapore-payments-licence-2024-03-13/
Internet outage intensifies in West and Central Africa: A major internet disruption hit West and Central Africa on Thursday, the internet observatory Netblocks ...
reuters.com/world/africa/internet-disruption-hits-west-central-africa-netblocks-cloudflare-data-shows-2024-03-14/
Quick Glance: Internet outages in 13 African countries due to undersea cable damage
- Thirteen countries across Africa experienced Internet outages due to damage to submarine fiber optic cables.
- Multiple network providers reported Internet outages yesterday, with the outage seemingly moving from North Africa to South Africa.
- Some countries had short-lived Internet disruptions, while others, including South Africa, experienced ongoing outages.
- Undersea cable-related Internet outages aren't new and can last a while, with damaged cables responsible for a significant portion of intercontinental traffic.
Garuda Indonesia sees 30% rise in passengers flying to Singapore due to Taylor Swift concerts
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/garuda-indonesia-sees-30-rise-in-passengers-flying-to-singapore-due-to-taylor-swift-concerts
Grab tests new feature pairing women drivers with women passengers: SINGAPORE: Grab is testing a new feature that allows its women drivers to indicate if they ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/grab-women-drivers-matches-programme-new-4178211
Quick Glance: International Women's Day: History and Significance
- International Women's Day celebrated on 8 March for over a century.
- Originated from demands for better working conditions and voting rights in the labor movement.
- Clara Zetkin and the UN played key roles in global recognition of the day.
- Global celebrations and themes, emphasizing inclusion and gender equality importance.
Singaporean bank UOB aims to double private wealth assets by 2026: Singaporean lender United Overseas Bank (UOB) is planning to double its private wealth assets ...
reuters.com/business/singaporean-bank-uob-aims-double-private-wealth-assets-by-2026-2024-03-14/
Woman arrested for Taylor Swift concert ticket scams on Carousell: SINGAPORE: A 29-year-old woman was arrested on Monday (Mar 11) for her suspected involvement ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/taylor-swift-concert-ticket-scam-cheating-carousell-woman-arrested-4187196
The battle over the trillion-dollar weight-loss bonanza: Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are making blockbuster drugs. Can they maintain their lead?
economist.com/business/2024/03/04/the-battle-over-the-trillion-dollar-weight-loss-bonanza
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South African rand little changed against the dollar: South Africa's rand was little changed early on Friday, after slumping the day before on a stronger dollar ...
reuters.com/markets/south-african-rand-little-changed-against-dollar-2024-03-15/
Search for Singapore’s best customer service providers back for 3rd year running: Survey covers almost 100 categories across retailers for food, travel ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/consumer/the-search-for-singapore-s-best-customer-service-providers-is-back-for-3rd-year-running
Singapore's PCG to reopen fund for luxury Japan ski resort as weak yen beckons: Patience Capital Group, the Singapore-based investor behind a $1 ...
reuters.com/business/singapores-pcg-reopen-fund-luxury-japan-ski-resort-weak-yen-beckons-2024-03-14/
Gold prices tepid as traders seek more US data: Gold prices traded flat in early Asian trade hours on Thursday, within close range of record-high levels on a ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/gold-prices-tepid-traders-seek-more-us-data-2024-03-14/
Ultra-fast EV chargers due in S’pore by end-2024 under tie-up with Huawei, EV-electric
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/ultra-fast-ev-chargers-due-in-s-pore-by-2024-under-tie-up-with-huawei-ev-electric
Swift tour prompts economists to upgrade Singapore GDP forecast: The Singapore leg of the Eras tour, running six concerts until March 9, supports the city's ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2024/03/08/swift-tour-prompts-economists-to-upgrade-singapore-gdp-forecast/
DBS CEO Piyush Gupta’s 2023 pay cut by 27% to $11.2 million: The lower pay for Mr Gupta and other senior management reflected their accountability for a series ...
straitstimes.com/business/banking/dbs-ceo-piyush-gupta-s-2023-pay-cut-by-27-to-112-million
Over half in Singapore say society, technology changing too fast, and in ways that don't benefit them: Survey
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-society-technology-change-survey-4191971
Extreme heat affects men’s fertility and birth outcomes: NUS study: Rising temperatures could further reduce S'pore’s fertility rate, which dipped to below 1 in ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/extreme-heat-affects-men-s-fertility-and-birth-outcomes-nus-study
Germany's HQ Capital taps Michael Hu to steer Asia growth story: European private equity firm HQ Capital said on Wednesday it had hired Michael Hu ...
reuters.com/business/germanys-hq-capital-taps-michael-hu-steer-asia-growth-story-2024-03-13/
Not your typical supermarket: New FairPrice Finest at Clarke Quay has a bar, private dining space and more
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/living/fairprice-finest-clarke-quay-386341
Nigeria’s currency crisis is decades in the making: Fixing it requires deep reform
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/03/07/nigerias-currency-crisis-is-decades-in-the-making
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Inside the world of crazy rich Indians : The new wealthy elites are younger and more adventurous than the old lot
economist.com/asia/2024/03/11/inside-the-world-of-crazy-rich-indians
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How Malaysia Airlines came back from twin tragedies: Despite the MH370 and MH17 disasters, Malaysia's national carrier is still flying a decade on.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-68487316
Developers' sales decline due to Lunar New Year, lack of project launches: Experts are also anticipating a potential rebound in March sales with the launch ...
sbr.com.sg/residential-property/in-focus/developers-sales-decline-due-lunar-new-year-lack-project-launches
'Do I regret it? No’: AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes discusses viral topless LinkedIn post
cnbc.com/2024/03/11/do-i-regret-it-no-airasias-tony-fernandes-on-viral-topless-post.html
Two Sessions: China touts openness while tightening control: The two themes have run alongside each other throughout this year's National People's Congress.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-68508868
Review: Japan Airlines First Class Airbus A350-1000 (HND-JFK): Detailed review of Japan Airlines' stunning new Airbus A350-1000 first class ...
onemileatatime.com/reviews/japan-airlines-first-class-a350/
Online retailer Shein targeted by fast-fashion bill in France: PARIS -- Shein and similar Asian retailers are facing a penalty of up to 10 euros ($11) for each ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Retail/Online-retailer-Shein-targeted-by-fast-fashion-bill-in-France
Meta’s Facebook, Instagram back up after two-hour global outage: The disruptions started at around 10pm Singapore time.
straitstimes.com/singapore/meta-services-down-worldwide-facebook-instagram-among-those-affected
Quick Glance: Facebook, Instagram in UAE Offline? Thousands Report Outage
- Over 300,000 Facebook outages reported worldwide
- After about an hour, Facebook and Instagram are back up for most users in the UAE.
- Many users complained about outages on Meta-owned platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger.
- Discord users also experienced issues with outages.
UOB’s Christine Ip reflects on 3-decade banking career and circling back to the arts
sbr.com.sg/exclusive/uobs-christine-ip-reflects-3-decade-banking-career-and-circling-back-arts
Between MTN and Airtel who is giving investors better returns? : The two telecoms, which have some of the largest market valuations, have excited a largely quiet ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/finance/between-mtn-and-airtel-who-is-giving-investors-better-returns--4552520
SingTel sells 0.8% stake in India's Bharti Airtel to GQG Partners for $711 mln: Singapore Telecommunications on Thursday said it has sold a 0.8% stake in India's ...
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/singtel-sells-08-stake-indias-bharti-airtel-711-mln-2024-03-07/
The holes in Germany’s Taurus missile leak story: Since the big leak of the German officer's Taurus missile conversation, German authorities have been ...
asiatimes.com/2024/03/the-holes-in-germanys-taurus-missile-leak-story/
Scoot’s CEO Leslie Thng on Singaporeans’ fave destinations, budget airline misconceptions and more
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/travel/scoot-ceo-interview-leslie-thng-386516
Commentary: Though inflation is easing, Singaporeans are still feeling the pinch: What makes a healthy inflation rate would depend on GDP growth and ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/singapore-inflation-economy-gdp-income-growth-mas-monetary-policy-4192096
Quick Glance: Inflation Decline and Consumer Impact
- Inflation in Germany continues to decline, primarily due to cheaper energy prices. Experts predict a further decrease in the year ahead, but with potential challenges. Higher inflation rates diminish consumer purchasing power.
- In February, energy and fuels decreased in price, while food prices increased. Services also became more expensive. Consumer prices rose by 0.4 percent compared to the previous month.
- The German government forecasts rising consumer prices and wage increases above the inflation rate. The expectation is that employees will spend the money and boost private consumption. However, the Bundesbank President warns against premature interest rate cuts.
- Despite the decline in inflation, the Bundesbank cautions against premature interest rate cuts. The European Central Bank aims for price stability in the medium term. Higher interest rates can curb demand but also burden the economy.
Distance-based charging for motorists would be 'more equitable', say analysts: But the trade-offs are not straightforward, said Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/distance-based-usage-charge-traffic-vehicle-population-4183271
Man charged after allegedly staging his own kidnapping to recoup gambling debts: The 33-year-old supposedly sent threatening text messages to his aunt in China ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/man-charged-stage-own-kidnapping-gambling-debts-marina-bay-sands-casino-4186211
Wise to allow visitors in Singapore to scan and pay through its app: Singapore will be the first country to get the feature, with other markets to follow.
straitstimes.com/business/wise-to-allow-visitors-in-singapore-to-scan-and-pay-through-its-app
Daikin triples workers addressing cooling system defects after some Tengah residents face leaks
straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/daikin-triples-workers-addressing-cooling-system-defects-after-some-tengah-residents-face-leaks
Amsterdam, Netherlands to Penang, Malaysia for only €450 roundtrip (May-Jun dates)
secretflying.com/posts/amsterdam-netherlands-to-penang-malaysia-for-only-e394-roundtrip/
Singapore sting: How Russia listened in on German general: Berlin said human error was to blame for the intercept of conversations between top military officers.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68479836
AI is not the future of work; it’s already here and helping people work smarter: Ms Cheryl Francisco and her team developed several AI-powered apps ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/ai-is-not-the-future-of-work-it-s-already-here-and-helping-people-work-smarter
South African rand holds gains in absence of local data: South Africa's rand firmed on Monday, holding onto gains from last week in the absence of any major ...
reuters.com/world/africa/south-african-rand-edges-lower-against-dollar-2024-03-11/
Air India-Vistara merger gets Singapore's conditional approval: Singapore's competition watchdog said on Tuesday it has approved the merger between Tata ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/singapores-competition-watchdog-grants-conditional-approval-air-india-vistara-2024-03-05/
Vienna, Austria to Entebbe, Uganda for only €380 roundtrip (May-Dec dates): Cheap flights from Vienna, Austria to Entebbe, Uganda for only €380 roundtrip with ...
secretflying.com/posts/vienna-austria-to-entebbe-uganda-for-only-e393-roundtrip/
Singaporeans prefer to have just one child, instead of being childless: Study: More than 22,000 people were polled in study of eight countries on their family ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/singaporeans-prefer-to-have-just-one-child-instead-of-being-childless-study
S$571,000 lost to e-commerce concert ticket scams since January; most cases involved Taylor Swift shows
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/taylor-swift-concert-ticket-scams-571000-45-investigated-telegram-carousell-4177346
Was Taylor Swift dining at Koma in Marina Bay Sands? One fan claims to have spotted the singer there
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/was-taylor-swift-dining-koma-marina-bay-sands-one-fan-claims-have-spotted-singer-there-386426
Police probe posters put up in NTU toilet claiming university funding Israel in Gaza war
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/police-probe-posters-ntu-toilet-claiming-funding-israel-gaza-war-4174291
Optus’ network boss quits four months after outage: The departure comes after an outage that affected 10 million customers, and while the company is still ...
smh.com.au/technology/optus-network-boss-quits-four-months-after-outage-20240308-p5faxh.html
Singapore confers ex-IGP Acryl Sani with Distinguished Service Order award: Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani being awarded the Distinguished Service Order by Singapore ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/03/09/singapore-confers-ex-igp-acryl-sani-with-distinguished-service-order-award/
$2.3 million lost to scams involving Iras impersonation in 2023: A total of 79 per cent of scams reported to Iras in 2023 involved victims being offered tax ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/23-million-lost-to-scams-involving-iras-impersonation-in-2023
Fitness brands ‘come and go’: Gym owners juggle stiff competition, rising rent and workout fads
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ritual-closure-gym-fitness-industry-competition-rent-covid-19-singapore-4174526
Morning Bid: Cracks show in dollar's reign: A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee
reuters.com/markets/europe/global-markets-view-europe-2024-03-08/
Look out for these scams on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp: Meta platforms were among top online channels exploited by scammers.
straitstimes.com/singapore/look-out-for-these-scams-on-facebook-instagram-and-whatsapp
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