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Repealing ‘anachronistic’ 377A helps to keep LGBTQ talent in Singapore: WP MP Retaining 377A makes Singapore look anachronistic as a modern financial hub, and has made it hard to convince LGBTQ talent to stay and contrib…

SIA to get 25.1% stake in Vistara-Air India merger SIA expects the merger will boost its presence in India and strengthen its multi-hub strategy.

Worldwide Flight Services CEO sees near-term softness in cargo, but robust long-term prospects The current softness in the market is related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Covid-induced lockdown in China, says W…

China cities under heavy policing after protests People who had attended weekend rallies said they received phone calls from law enforcement officers demanding information about their movements.

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Lack of political will and true multilateralism threaten to cripple climate goals “We are in a perilous state, and our chances of achieving 1.5 (degrees Celsius target) are very, very small,” said Dr Vivian Balakrishnan,…

Over 10% of new car registrations in 2022 were for electric cars: MOT The strong growth was despite cost pressures on vehicles recently, such as supply chain issues and rising interest rates.

Japan’s job market remains tight, keeping pressure on wages The job-to-applicants ratio climbed to 1.35 last month, meaning there were 135 jobs offered for every 100 applicants.

#BTOpinion: Fixing the economy will be the real test for Malaysia’s new prime minister Veteran politician Anwar Ibrahim comes onboard at a critical juncture in Malaysian history, when its politics is arguably the most fr…

October average room rates for Singapore hotels dip slightly but remain high The economy and luxury segments saw gains while the mid-tier and upscale segments made losses.

Banks in Singapore expand wealth, tech jobs even as Wall Street layoffs gather steam Recruiters are receiving mandates for the next year that include salary packages between 20-40% above the norm, as employers jostle for…

Temasek’s eyes Paris for third European office, operational by June 2023 Temasek said the new office will strengthen the group’s global network and enhance access to deal flow, partnership opportunities and the talent po…