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‘My goodbye to her was my last’: Friends say teen killed in Tampines accident was bright, friendly
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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.
Chinese supermarket in Abuja shut for allegedly barring Nigerians: The consumer protection agency has summoned the owner in its investigation into racism ...
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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 ...
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Myanmar rebel group says it withdraws from key town on Thai border: A Myanmar rebel group has withdrawn its troops from a town along the Thai border following a ...
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Thai PM asks top banks to lower interest rates to help economy: Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday said he had asked the country's four ...
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Singapore gives top-level briefings to reassure foreign banks on stability: City-state keen to bolster its image as a reliable financial centre at a time of ...
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Thailand's $13.5 billion digital wallet stimulus policy was given cabinet approval, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said, clearing another hurdle for the ...
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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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Charmaine Sheh eats at Lau Pa Sat after Star Awards 2024: After charming fans at Star Awards 2024 yesterday (April 21), Hong Kong actress Charmaine Sheh decided ...
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‘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
Myanmar rebels target stranded junta troops near Thai border: (Reuters) -- Fighting raged at Myanmar's eastern frontier with Thailand on Saturday, witnesses ...
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Quick Glance: Refugees Flee Violence in Southeastern Myanmar
- Thousands of people from Myanmar’s Kayin (Karen) State have fled to Thailand to escape the fighting between the junta and ethnic Karen troops.
- The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) captured the last military outpost in Myawaddy, leading to retreat and reinforcement by junta forces.
- The battles intensified, causing an influx of refugees crossing the Moei River into Thailand, with Thai authorities offering humanitarian aid.
- Thailand is fortifying its border defenses and providing assistance to refugees as the situation remains tense along the border.
Cordlife Scandal: Fury as Thousands of Stem Cell Samples Destroyed in Singapore: Thousands of parents in Singapore are furious, with some now pursuing legal ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-21/cordlife-scandal-fury-as-thousands-of-stem-cell-samples-destroyed-in-singapore
Thai c.bank minutes show economy expanding, uncertainty remains: Thailand's economy is projected to grow at a faster pace in 2024 than 2023 supported by private ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/thai-cbank-minutes-show-economy-expanding-uncertainty-remains-2024-04-24/
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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Singaporean ‘toy soldier’ Nicholas Tang claims prestigious award at Sandhurst: He was awarded the International Sword for being the best international cadet ...
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Chinese supermarket in Abuja shut for allegedly barring Nigerians: The consumer protection agency has summoned the owner in its investigation into racism ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68879687
The green energy ‘big bets’ Australia needs to go after: Sun Cable cofounder: Sun Cable’s cofounder wants Australia to think bigger about the green energy switch ...
theage.com.au/business/the-economy/the-green-energy-big-bets-australia-needs-to-go-after-sun-cable-cofounder-20240419-p5fl8z.html
Apple plans to invest more than $250m to expand Singapore campus: SINGAPORE (Reuters) -- Apple plans to invest more than $250 million to expand its ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Apple-plans-to-invest-more-than-250m-to-expand-Singapore-campus
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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World's Best Airports 2024: Singapore Changi Loses Crown to Qatar's Doha Hamad
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Trump hush money trial: Tabloid publisher testifies he helped candidacy: The first witness in Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial, former National Enquirer ...
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Companies may look to hire overseas as flexi-work becomes the norm in Singapore, employers say
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/flexible-work-arrangements-employers-employees-challenges-fair-hiring-4273911
Vietnam surpasses India and Thailand and now becomes biggest rice supplier for Singapore
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/20/vietnam-surpasses-india-and-thailand-and-now-becomes-biggest-rice-supplier-for-singapore
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
Coles responds to customer’s filthy rant: Coles has apologised for “letting down” shoppers after an angry customer slammed the supermarket for making shoppers ...
news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/coles-responds-to-customers-filthy-rant-about-selfserve-checkouts/news-story/6e0d352925993fc203450b0a71f8074f
Hong Kong Bankers Face More Job Cuts on China Slowdown, High Pay: Hong Kong investment bankers could face more job cuts as the slowdown in China deals persists ...
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Clashes break out at Thai-Myanmar border between soldiers, armed groups: Thai police say the latest violence was triggered when Karen groups launched an attack ...
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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
Nicoll Highway collapse: 20 years on, colleagues remember 'Hero Heng' who lost his life saving others
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/nicoll-highway-collapse-20-year-annivery-hero-heng-foreman-4279341
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
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
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 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
Bright and Nene: Thai stars confirm they're in a relationship: The confirmation comes after the two celebrities were recently spotted holding hands while walking ...
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/bright-nene-confirm-relationship-388901
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
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
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
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 ...
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Meet the ICU nurse who examines and diagnoses patients like a boss: When Faith Hwang told her parents she wanted to be a nurse, they thought it was a job with no ...
channelnewsasia.com/cna-insider/icu-advanced-practice-nurse-apn-ttsh-career-patients-parents-4277581
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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Singapore rower Saiyidah Aisyah qualifies for Paris Olympics : Saiyidah made history eight years ago by becoming the first Singaporean rower to qualify for the ...
channelnewsasia.com/sport/saiyidah-aisyah-rowing-team-singapore-olympics-paris-qualify-4280841
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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'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
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s 20 years in office: As a boy, he had a ringside seat to Singapore’s most turbulent period in history. He entered politics at 32 ...
straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2024/04/lee-hsien-loong-20-years-in-office/
Vietnam police arrest National Assembly chairman's assistant: Police in Vietnam have arrested Pham Thai Ha, an assistant of the country's National Assembly ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/vietnam-police-arrest-national-assembly-chairmans-assistant-2024-04-22/
Singapore kayaker Stephenie Chen qualifies for Paris Olympics: Geraldine Lee was the first Singaporean to compete in the sport (K1 500m) in London 2012.
straitstimes.com/sport/singapore-kayaker-stephenie-chen-qualifies-for-paris-olympics
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.
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
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
Parts of trails at Telok Blangah Hill Park closed for repair till July 2026 after slope failure
straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/parts-of-trails-at-telok-blangah-hill-park-closed-till-july-2026-after-slope-failure
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
Taylor Swift shares glimpse of date night at Gardens by the Bay, breaks multiple records
straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/taylor-swift-shares-glimpse-of-date-night-at-gardens-by-the-bay-breaks-multiple-records
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
Barclays Banker Says Investors Moving Away From Risk With Middle East Conflict: A senior Barclays Plc investment banker said investors are rapidly moving away ...
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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
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.
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
Flexible work arrangement guidelines can be a chance to improve HR practices in Singapore, says expert
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/flexible-work-arrangements-fwa-guidelines-december-firms-employees-employers-labour-movement-4277281
Life Along the Thai-Myanmar Frontier: The border town of Myawaddy has now fallen and ethnic rebels want negotiations with the Thai government.
thediplomat.com/2024/04/life-along-the-thai-myanmar-frontier/
Vegan supermarket: fake blood from peppers: There's a new Veggie-Rewe in Berlin for anyone who can't stand real meat in the supermarket. Surprisingly ...
zeit.de/2024/17/veganer-supermarkt-rewe-fleisch-praesentation
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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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