The Straits Times' News In A Minute: July 28, 2017

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Unemployment and layoffs down in Q2; some shoppers still unable to place orders on Amazon Prime Now; Cheers opens first unmanned, cashless outlet.

In today's The Straits Times News In A Minute video, we look at:

*Unemployment and layoffs are lower in the second quarter of this year compared to the previous quarter.

*Some shoppers trying to use Amazon Prime Now's two-hour delivery service met with disappointment for a second day with orders still unable to be placed on its mobile app.

*The Cheers outlet at Nanyang Polytechnic is the first convenience store here to operate without a cashier or assistant.

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