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Bank-led dividend growth puts S’pore ahead of most global peers in first half of 2025
WFH vs WFO: Why are more companies making employees return to office?
The discussion over where work should happen has been going on since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Malaysia to roll out new system to track visitors
This comes on the back of arrests linked to foreigners entering the country without proper documents.
Stepped up traffic enforcement in Malaysia over Deepavali holiday
The authorities will focus on major highways, city raids as well as tourist destinations.
China punishes ‘excessively pessimistic’ social media users
Beijing is concerned that such pessimism could turn into criticism of the ruling Communist Party.
Income Insurance must balance rigour with greater empathy, compassion: NTUC chief Ng Chee Meng
The insurer refused to pay out certain claims to an elderly man who was a victim of a traffic accident.
Making $2k from stickers: S’pore Gen Z illustrators turning doodles into dollars
They sell merch of cute characters they’ve created who have a following of their own.
Prison officer jailed for accepting bribes, helping inmate smuggle contraband items
He used code words to help the inmate smuggle items such as lewd photographs and medication.
Beauty salon wins suit against manager who coerced staff for free facials, pocketed money
The salon said it rehired the previously sacked employee after she pleaded for a job.
Content creator Annette Lee’s film-making debut: Sleepless nights over her ‘second baby’
