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Vihanya Rakshika

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Vihanya Rakshika is a business correspondent at The Straits Times. Before joining the paper’s Business Desk, she spent six years covering breaking news and current affairs across local newsrooms, following a decade as an educator in public schools. Her main focus revolves around issues related to the running of a business in Singapore, which may include credit, financial distress, litigation and workplace disputes.

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US social media giant Reddit fails to block Singapore firm’s ‘Reddio’ trademark registration

Reddio's mark, which includes a stylised device resembling a radio or robot face, suggested a more technical or functional form of communication.
Reddio's mark, which includes a stylised device resembling a radio or robot face, suggested a more technical or functional form of communication.

Singapore named in second US unfair trade practices probe; MTI to engage US Trade Rep’s office

Singapore is among 60 economies named in a second US trade investigation.
Singapore is among 60 economies named in a second US trade investigation.

17 pupils, 2 employees at Eunos pre-school develop gastroenteritis symptoms; agencies investigating

MapleBear Eunos has carried out disinfection misting in all affected classrooms and across the building’s third level.
MapleBear Eunos has carried out disinfection misting in all affected classrooms and across the building’s third level.

Six to be charged with dangerous driving resulting in 2 related accidents in 2024

The red car of a 21-year-old driver (left) and white car of the 33-year-old driver after the accidents on Oct 27, 2024.
The red car of a 21-year-old driver (left) and white car of the 33-year-old driver after the accidents on Oct 27, 2024.

Hot spots detected in Johor; moderate PSI recorded in Singapore amid haze concerns

Smoke haze is likely to affect Singapore in the coming days after a few hotspots were spotted in Johor on March 10.
Smoke haze is likely to affect Singapore in the coming days after a few hotspots were spotted in Johor on March 10.

More Scoot flights to Jeddah cancelled due to Middle East conflict

Scoot flights between Singapore and Jeddah have been cancelled until March 17.
Scoot flights between Singapore and Jeddah have been cancelled until March 17.

RSAF A330 aircraft to support repatriation of Singaporeans from Saudi Arabia

A Republic of Singapore Air Force A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft at the Singapore Airshow in February 2026.
A Republic of Singapore Air Force A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft at the Singapore Airshow in February 2026.

Motorcyclist, pillion rider taken to hospital after car runs into stationary motorcycles in Sengkang

Two men were taken conscious to hospital after a car crashed into two of three motorcycles at the junction of Sengkang East Avenue and Compassvale Road on March 6 night.
Two men were taken conscious to hospital after a car crashed into two of three motorcycles at the junction of Sengkang East Avenue and Compassvale Road on March 6 night.

Cabby taken to hospital after car catches fire in CTE accident with taxi

A car caught fire after an accident with a taxi on the CTE in the early hours of March 6.
A car caught fire after an accident with a taxi on the CTE in the early hours of March 6.

Second Malaysian arrested in S’pore within 2 days over scams involving handover of cash, valuables

The 38-year-old Malaysian man is believed to have used fake staff passes to dupe scam victims.
The 38-year-old Malaysian man is believed to have used fake staff passes to dupe scam victims.

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