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Singapore Core Inflation Holds Pace at 14-Year High in February: Singapore’s core inflation, a key barometer for the central bank, kept its 14-year-high pace in ...
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Singapore Core Inflation Holds Pace at 14-Year High in February: Singapore’s core inflation, a key barometer for the central bank, kept its 14-year-high pace in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-23/singapore-core-inflation-holds-pace-at-14-year-high-in-february
Inflation, operating costs had the biggest impact on Asian firms last year, survey shows
cnbc.com/2024/04/25/inflation-biggest-hurdle-for-firms-in-southeast-asia-greater-china-uob.html
US economy grew less than expected in first quarter at 1.6% rate: Higher than expected price pressures cast doubt on potential for Fed rate cuts
ft.com/content/f9e3ebdd-0977-4b12-84cd-25c7380f91cb
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Quick Glance: Disappointing Q1 Economic Growth and Implications
- The U.S. GDP grew at a rate of 1.6% in the first quarter, falling below expectations due to slower inventory replenishment and weak export growth.
- Despite the disappointing growth last quarter, this could potentially alter the views of Fed officials who were not keen on cutting rates following an upsurge in consumer prices.
- Some analysts believe that the weaker-than-expected report indicates the beginning of a broader economic slowdown.
- The report also highlights the performance of other sectors of the economy, such as the surge in housing construction, business investment growth, slower government spending, and the impact of trade on economic growth.
She completed her law degree while working as a domestic helper in Singapore: Jayanthi Gamage has called her former employer Manjit Kour, who supported her ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/she-completed-her-law-degree-while-working-as-a-domestic-helper-in-singapore
Driver involved in Tampines fatal crash identified; handed four charges: Muhammad Syafie Ismail, 42, was arrested on April 24 after he was discharged from ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/driver-involved-in-tampines-fatal-crash-identified-handed-four-charges
Malaysia mulls over casino as part of plans to revive Forest City, say sources: KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia is looking at allowing a casino to operate in the RM450 ...
asiaone.com/malaysia/malaysia-mulls-over-casino-revive-forest-city-say-sources
'It's worth the price': 10 enquiries received for $2m Toa Payoh flat listing, says agent
asiaone.com/singapore/its-worth-price-10-enquiries-received-2m-toa-payoh-flat-listing-says-agent
Chinese Metal Tycoon’s Heir Buys $62 Million Singapore Mansion: The daughter of a Chinese nickel billionaire purchased a multimillion-dollar mansion in Singapore ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/chinese-metal-tycoon-s-heir-buys-62-million-singapore-mansion
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Critically endangered monkey spotted on Singapore eco bridge, suggesting species could be expanding habitat
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/critically-endangered-raffles-banded-langur-eco-linkbke-spotted-first-time-nparks-desmond-lee-4291126
Singapore's Temasek and BlackRock venture closes $1.4bn climate fund: SINGAPORE -- A joint venture between Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings and ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Environment/Climate-Change/Singapore-s-Temasek-and-BlackRock-venture-closes-1.4bn-climate-fund
'A significant portion of my income': Diner charged extra $2,000 for $20.90 meal at Collin's restaurant
asiaone.com/singapore/significant-portion-my-income-diner-charged-extra-2000-2090-meal-collins-restaurant
Cardboard coffins gaining ground among the eco-conscious: Unity Casket, the first parlour here to launch paper coffins, says it gets up to five orders for this a ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/cardboard-coffins-gaining-ground-among-the-eco-conscious
Sarah Yasmine exposes romantic texts allegedly between Singaporean actor Aliff Aziz and Malaysian actress Ruhainies
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/sarah-yasmine-screenshots-aliff-aziz-389081
‘Northern Lights’ coming to Supertree Grove in Gardens by the Bay in May: The light installation will run on Saturday, Sundays and Mondays from May 5.
straitstimes.com/singapore/northern-lights-coming-to-supertree-grove-in-gardens-by-the-bay-in-may
Jay Chou to perform at the Singapore National Stadium in October: The Mandopop star last performed in Singapore in December 2022.
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/jay-chou-singapore-concert-october-2024-389076
Tampines fatal accident: Driver to be charged on April 25: The 42-year-old man was arrested on April 24 after being discharged from hospital.
straitstimes.com/singapore/tampines-fatal-accident-driver-to-be-charged-on-april-25
‘My goodbye to her was my last’: Friends say teen killed in Tampines accident was bright, friendly
straitstimes.com/singapore/my-goodbye-to-her-was-my-last-friends-say-teen-killed-in-tampines-accident-was-bright-friendly
Quick Glance: Bright, Friendly Teen Killed in Tampines Accident
- Afifah Munirah Muhammad Azril, a bright and friendly student, was known as a 'high-flier' by her friends.
- The 17-year-old Temasek Junior College student met a tragic end in a traffic accident while on her way to a college running event.
- Afifah leaves a gap in the community as she was seen as a rising personality by many.
- Her untimely death has not only left family and friends grieving but the entire community mourning.
Tampines fatal accident: Man who helped victims said teen’s dad kept calling for her
straitstimes.com/singapore/tampines-fatal-accident-man-who-helped-victims-said-teen-s-dad-kept-calling-for-her
Singapore Inflation Cools in March as MAS Retains 2024 Forecast: Singapore’s core inflation eased in March on lower food prices and cost of services ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/singapore-inflations-cools-in-march-as-mas-retains-2024-forecast
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In the business of fun: Meet the people who help shape Singapore’s tourism infrastructure
straitstimes.com/singapore/jobs/career-shaping-tourist-landscape-singapore-tourism-board
Big pension increase in the summer but was that it?: Pensions will rise more sharply in July than previously thought. But the increases could shrink ...
hna.de/wirtschaft/grosse-rentenerhoehung-im-sommer-zukunft-rente-inflation-inflationspraemie-rentner-kaufkraft-zr-93032410.html
Steep discounts, new vessels spur demand for LNG to power ships: Demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) to power ships will rise this year on attractive prices ...
reuters.com/business/energy/steep-discounts-new-vessels-spur-demand-lng-power-ships-2024-04-24/
Lawrence Wong, Singapore's next PM, seeks growth in 'troubled world': SINGAPORE -- Born and raised in Singapore, Divya Loudon thinks her future may lie ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Asia-Insight/Lawrence-Wong-Singapore-s-next-PM-seeks-growth-in-troubled-world
Eurozone economy grows surprisingly strongly: The Purchasing Managers' Index rose by 1.1 points to 51.4, the highest level in eleven months ...
diepresse.com/18396920/wirtschaft-der-eurozone-waechst-ueberraschend-stark
TikTok to fight US ban law in courts: SAN FRANCISCO: TikTok's CEO vowed Wednesday (Apr 24) to fight in the courts to overturn a newly signed US law that could ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/tiktok-fight-us-ban-law-courts-chew-shou-zi-4289386
Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
- President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.
- This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.
- TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.
- This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
Australians flattened by biggest tax increase in world: Bracket creep and the end of the low- and middle-income offset delivered the biggest tax hike in the ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/australians-flattened-by-biggest-tax-increase-in-world-20240425-p5fmgf.html
Motorcyclist dies after accident with lorry on PIE: The 26-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic.
straitstimes.com/singapore/motorcyclist-dies-after-accident-with-lorry-on-pie
More universities using artificial intelligence in class but some students have mixed feelings
straitstimes.com/singapore/more-universities-using-artificial-intelligence-in-class-but-some-students-have-mixed-feelings
Indian manufacturer Everest Food Products said its spices were safe for consumption after Singapore authorities asked an importer to recall a product for ...
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Almost 6 in 10 private uni grads find full-time jobs but earn less than autonomous uni peers
straitstimes.com/singapore/almost-6-in-10-private-uni-grads-find-full-time-jobs-but-earn-less-than-autonomous-uni-peers
Singaporean ‘toy soldier’ Nicholas Tang claims prestigious award at Sandhurst: He was awarded the International Sword for being the best international cadet ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/singaporean-toy-soldier-nicholas-tang-claims-prestigious-award-at-sandhurst
Victims of Malaysia helicopter crash laid to rest; families to get $2,800, education aid for children
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/victims-of-malaysia-helicopter-crash-laid-to-rest-families-to-receive-2800
West is best? How we stack up against Australia: Running a quick stock take on the NZ and Aussie economies, Australia comes out on top.
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/23/west-is-best-how-we-stack-up-against-australia/
'Maybe they'll say I'm hao lian': Mark Lee on challenging himself after winning first international award for Wonderland
asiaone.com/entertainment/theyll-say-im-hao-lian-mark-lee-challenging-himself-winning-first-international-award-wonderland-chai-yee-wei
Changi Airport's passenger traffic in Q1 2024 surpasses pre-pandemic levels: SINGAPORE: About 16.5 million passengers passed through Singapore's Changi Airport ...
channelnewsasia.com/business/changi-airport-group-passenger-traffic-pre-pandemic-levels-q1-2024-4292101
Commentary: Should SME employees just forget about flexible work requests?: Flexi-work has always been more about the nature of the job than the size of the ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/flexible-work-arrangement-request-sme-boss-4285551
Commentary: Want to enjoy your retirement? Consider delaying it: Even if people aren’t ready financially to retire completely at 65 or even 67 ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/us-retire-age-labour-shortage-savings-earnings-flexible-work-arrangement-4288446
Six taken to hospital after multi-vehicle accident on PIE: The multi-car crash followed another multi-vehicle tragedy in Tampines earlier in the day.
straitstimes.com/singapore/six-taken-to-hospital-after-multi-vehicle-accident-on-pie
Vaccines saved at least 154 million lives in 50 years, says WHO: Infants accounted for 101 million of the lives saved through immunisation over the five decades.
straitstimes.com/world/europe/vaccines-saved-at-least-154-million-lives-in-50-years-says-who
Singapore’s new ‘Invincible’ sub points to US-China war worries: Singapore has launched its fourth Type 218SG Invincible-class submarine, christened the RSS ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/singapores-new-invincible-sub-points-to-us-china-war-worries/
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S’pore firms rethink workplace policies ahead of new flexi-work guidelines: Local employers see the potential for increased productivity and employee ...
straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/s-pore-firms-rethink-workplace-policies-ahead-of-new-flexi-work-guidelines
'I told them yes almost immediately': Former Singapore diplomat accepts role as EPL club Burnley's chief of staff
asiaone.com/singapore/i-told-them-yes-almost-immediately-former-singapore-diplomat-accepts-role-epl-club
1 in 2 workers in Singapore will quit their job if asked to be in office more often: Survey
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/work-home-flexible-work-employees-quit-survey-4285946
Sainsbury’s Expects Retail Profit to Exceed £1 Billion This Year: J Sainsbury Plc expects a big jump in profit this year as the UK supermarket chain pulls in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/sainsbury-s-expects-retail-profit-to-exceed-1-billion-this-year
Gojek and ComfortDelGro Taxi join hands to take on each other’s unfulfilled ride bookings
straitstimes.com/singapore/gojek-and-comfortdelgro-taxi-join-hands-to-take-on-each-other-s-unfulfilled-ride-bookings
Pregnant ex-singer Stella Ng hospitalised with severe gastroenteritis, had mild contractions
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2024/04/24/pregnant-ex-singer-stella-ng-hospitalised-with-severe-gastroenteritis-had-mild-contractions
'Challenging to make a living': RM5,000 offer to attract Malaysian roti canai chefs to Singapore deemed too low
asiaone.com/singapore/challenging-make-living-rm5000-offer-attract-malaysian-roti-canai-chefs-singapore-deemed
Scientists have unleashed an army of remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches: Scientists in Singapore have apparently found a way to remotely take control of living ...
t3n.de/news/wissenschaftler-armee-ferngesteuerter-cyborg-kakerlaken-1619793/
Could interest rate hikes be keeping inflation high?: The stickiness of the post-pandemic inflation is raising questions about how effective high interest rates ...
thehill.com/business/4612114-could-interest-rate-hikes-be-keeping-inflation-high/
U.S. economy grew at 1.6% annualized rate in first quarter: By comparison, GDP increased at 3.4% annual rate in the fourth quarter of 2023.
axios.com/2024/04/25/us-economy-gdp-report-q1-2024
S’pore’s Kai Minejima-Lee and Isabelle Koh strike gold at World Cup of Indoor Skydiving
straitstimes.com/sport/singapore-s-kai-minejima-lee-and-isabelle-koh-win-gold-at-world-cup-of-indoor-skydiving
Crypto’s Big Party in Dubai Signals Industry’s Future Is in Asia: In this edition of the Bloomberg Crypto newsletter, Hannah Miller shares some takeaways from ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-23/crypto-s-big-party-in-dubai-signals-industry-s-future-is-in-asia
Nervous and excited: S’pore students on dancing with IU during K-pop star’s concert here
straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/nervous-and-excited-s-pore-students-on-dancing-with-iu-during-k-pop-star-s-concert-here
Slight increase in COEs for May to July, quota up 2.7% to 15,104: The increases are in the cars, commercial vehicle and Open categories.
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/slight-increase-in-coes-for-may-to-july-quota-up-27-to-15104
Singapore woman killed in Spain: suspect’s rented Nissan reportedly seen on CCTV where Audrey Fang’s body found
scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3260187/singapore-woman-killed-spain-car-rented-suspect-reportedly-caught-cctv-crime-scene
Mortgage demand falls again as interest rates soar past 7%: A key measure of home-purchase application fell for the third straight week as mortgage interest ...
foxbusiness.com/economy/mortgage-demand-falls-again-interest-rates-soar-past-7
ST Explains: When, where and how to view shooting stars and supermoons in 2024: Stargazers here will be able to see two meteor showers and a supermoon in April ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/st-explains-when-where-and-how-to-view-shooting-stars-and-supermoons-in-2024
New I Bond rates won't be tantalizing but they could be decent: Inflation has cooled from a recent peak of 9.1% in June 2022. I Bond rates have pulled back, too ...
freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2024/04/24/inflation-is-hot-but-not-enough-to-drive-i-bonds-to-sky-high-returns/73414755007/
More than 1 in 4 US adults over age 50 say they expect to never retire: AARP study
abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/1-4-us-adults-age-50-expect-retire-109580387
Spain murder suspect often went overseas: The man allegedly linked to the murder of Singaporean architect Audrey Fang regularly travelled overseas for business ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/23/spain-murder-suspect-often-went-overseas
BOJ to project inflation will stay around target, signal chance for rate hike: The Bank of Japan is expected to project inflation will stay around its 2% target ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/boj-project-inflation-will-stay-around-target-signal-chance-rate-hike-2024-04-22/
Dialysis while you sleep: NKF to open up more than 200 additional slots for overnight service
straitstimes.com/singapore/health/dialysis-while-you-sleep-nkf-to-open-up-over-200-more-slots-for-overnight-service
Would you sell your home to retire on a cruise ship for $300k in Singapore?: Do you like cruises? Do you really really like them, to the point you can stay on ...
asiaone.com/money/would-you-sell-your-home-retire-cruise-ship-300k-singapore
$3b money laundering accused Su Baolin handed 3 new charges, to plead guilty on April 29
straitstimes.com/singapore/3b-money-laundering-accused-su-baolin-handed-3-new-charges
Not everyone thrives in a managerial role: The role of middle managers needs rethinking.
straitstimes.com/opinion/not-everyone-thrives-in-a-managerial-role
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Fast-food businesses hiking prices because of higher minimum wage sound like Gordon Gekko
usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/04/24/california-minimum-wage-restaurants-fast-food-raise-prices/73332922007/
Korea urged to stop holding CEOs liable for workplace accidents : The government will continue to pursue regulatory reforms and thoroughly review policy ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/419_373298.html
New cookbook is an ode to baking with yeast and unique ‘indie’ creative impulses: Acclaimed Singaporean cookbook author Christopher Tan's new cookbook ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/living/2024/04/23/new-cookbook-celebrates-breads-cakes-and-other-yeasted-bakes
Commentary: Have you ever tried to prank a scammer?: In the never-ending battle against scams, some people are finding solace in turning the tables on scammers ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/scams-joy-mess-pranks-scambaiting-legal-considerations-4286491
Argentina's Milei revs up chainsaw and blender in fiscal deficit attack: Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei is revving up his attack on the country's ...
reuters.com/markets/argentinas-milei-revs-up-chainsaw-blender-fiscal-deficit-attack-2024-04-23/
Civilian volunteers deployed for the first time by Singapore Red Cross to help Gaza relief efforts
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/gaza-aid-red-cross-volunteers-relief-operations-airdrops-egypt-4288066
Fake invoices, customers: Bulk order scams targeting renovation industry retailers re-emerge
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/scams-fake-bulk-order-renovation-industry-customer-supplier-invoice-bank-transaction-police-4288501
Grade A office rents expected to rise slightly this year despite increased supply
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/grade-office-space-rent-central-business-district-cbd-singapore-property-real-estate-4282456
Stock market sell-off has 'further to go,' JPMorgan warns: JPMorgan analysts warned in a note to clients this week that the U.S. stock market sell-off has ...
foxbusiness.com/markets/stock-market-selloff-has-further-go-jpmorgan-warns
Singapore’s Changi loses world’s best airport crown to Qatar: The race for the “world’s best airport” crown has been a two-horse affair in recent years ...
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Aileen Tan on winning Best Supporting Actress at Star Awards 2024: The actress also reveals why she almost didn’t show up for the event.
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/aileen-tan-winning-best-supporting-actress-star-awards-2024-388886
Goldman Sachs to raise headcount in asset and wealth management as it expands in Asia
straitstimes.com/business/banking/goldman-sachs-to-raise-headcount-in-asset-and-wealth-management-as-it-expands-in-asia
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Prime Minister-to-be Lawrence Wong on his guitar hobby, highlights Singapore brands in new video
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How much should you be spending on an engagement ring in 2024? We look at the options
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Sifa 2024: From beach opera to cave music, explore a post-human world at festival of arts
straitstimes.com/life/arts/sifa-2024-from-beach-opera-to-cave-music-explore-a-post-human-world-at-festival-of-arts
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