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Agoda saga: Companies should not stop retrenched employees from getting union help, says MOM Agoda had acknowledged that it was inappropriate to include provisions that discourage or inhibit employees from approaching tr…

Singtel’s Optus investigating emergency hotline outage that caused death of three people Australian media has reported that three people have died after triple-zero calls – the number to call in the event of life-threate…

#Brunch: Can Singapore GP keep its crown as F1 night race challengers loom? With new rivals hot on its heels, from Abu Dhabi to Las Vegas using deep pockets and showbiz glitz to woo fans and sponsors, can Singapore conti…

MOF to maintain ‘sound finances’ through judicious spending, rigorous reviews MOF will “allocate resources judiciously and evaluate programmes rigorously”, said PM and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong, adding that this…

Ang Cheng Hock, Hri Kumar appointed Court of Appeal judges The former deputy attorneys-general take up their new roles from Oct 1; other judicial appointments also announced.

Once the ‘Paris Hilton of Thailand’, Nai Lert Group CEO Naphaporn Bodiratnangkura wants to ‘build something that will last another hundred years’ “When I work, I work. When I party, I party,” says Naphaporn “Lek” Bodirat…

NTUC FairPrice’s freehold Upper Thomson property on the market for about S$300 million Property market watchers are expecting keen interest for 680 Upper Thomson Road, which once also housed the headquarters of NTUC Fair…

ComfortDelGro to start hotline bookings, doorstep pick-ups for cross-border taxi rides from Sep 25 Most trips will cost a fixed fare of S$80. But pick-ups from Ban San Street taxi stand will cost S$60, while those from t…

1 in 2 Singapore residents plan to work after retirement: AIA study Notably, 53% of those who were married had a positive outlook toward retirement as compared to 36% of singles, suggesting that families provide inherent…

LTA, SMRT, SBS Transit establish task force to address MRT service disruptions There have been at least six major rail disruptions in September alone, following four in July and five in August. The disruptions included M…

‘I’m okay with being criticised’: Kiat Lim, son of billionaire Peter Lim comes into his own Brushing aside accusations of nepotism, 32-year-old Kiat Lim is fast establishing himself as a force in his own right as he reve…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: ComfortDelGro, Hongkong Land, Boustead Singapore, Rex International Top Stories: 1. International: SMEs can piggyback on MNCs to make their Johor-Singapore SEZ foray: KPMG, Bri…

From data centres to finance: analysts identify SGX’s best proxies to capture AI boom Big names such as Singtel and DBS are among the eight companies identified as potential beneficiaries.

Apac aviation boom presents ‘tremendous opportunity’ for maintenance, repair and overhaul The MRO sector helps ensure that aviation remains safe, efficient, reliable and sustainable, says GE Aerospace Apac GM.

Sunway group to buy Hongkong Land’s property arm MCL Land for S$738.7 million This transaction marks Sunway’s largest deal to date, lifting the group’s Singapore investment to more than S$1.2 billion since July 2025.

Singapore to review public housing income ceiling, study options for singles, seniors, large families Public housing will be kept affordable and accessible through a robust supply of BTO flats in different regions, inclu…

BMW’s greenest, most advanced factory begins production in October “We are running a very flexible system where we can change the production sequences for cars just six days before assembly starts. This is unique (to) BM…

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Winning bidder pays S$18,900 to dine with DBS CEO Tan Su Shan in charity auction Besides the six-person meal, the successful bidder will also join Tan and her husband on a private tour at the art museum.

Raising AI literacy, deploying it in healthcare and social services among ministries’ plans Students will learn how to use AI responsibly and pick up skills needed for an AI-driven workplace, said Minister for Education…

Foreign students fuelling demand for Singapore’s maturing co-living market: JLL report Foreign students now account for 25-40% of residents for some co-living operators, said JLL, adding that “particular growth has been…

‘Feeding frenzy’ as EV sales drive mainstream COE price to new high of S$119k "This is crazy. It’s a feeding frenzy, as those brands with EVs have convinced customers that they have to buy as soon as possible, especially…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust, Del Monte Pacific, Marco Polo Marine, mm2 Asia Top Stories: 1. Singapore: ‘Feeding frenzy’ as EV sales drive mainstream COE price to new high of…

US Fed lowers interest rate by 25 basis points, signals more cuts ahead This follows months of intense pressure from the White House to slash borrowing costs.

NTUC ‘appalled’ at Agoda’s severance terms; MOM, Tafep rap company over bid to deny axed workers access to help "This practice, if true, is irresponsible and regrettable. NTUC and Singapore Industrial and Services Employ…

Office building at 158 Cecil Street on the market at S$165 million to S$170 million The price is 30% lower than what the owner paid for it in 2015.

Agoda denies it warned affected staff against reporting to govt agencies An Agoda spokesperson said the company “categorically refutes the allegation that any warnings were issued”. It said affected employees were “given…