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Working from anywhere is the future, with co-working spaces as part of the solution, says JustCo CEO

JustCo co-founder and CEO Kong Wan Sing said the business has been profitable for the past three years.
JustCo co-founder and CEO Kong Wan Sing said the business has been profitable for the past three years.

Aster to complete Singapore refinery expansion, berth works in second-half of 2026

Aster expects to complete several projects in the second half of 2026 to raise its refining capacity at Pulau Bukom and import oil on supertankers to lower costs.
Aster expects to complete several projects in the second half of 2026 to raise its refining capacity at Pulau Bukom and import oil on supertankers to lower costs.

Parking certificate requirement for trailers suspended for 2 years, starting from Feb 6: LTA

The requirement for trailers to have a Vehicle Parking Certificate (VPC) will be suspended for a trial period of two years, from Feb 6, 2026, to Feb 5, 2028.
The requirement for trailers to have a Vehicle Parking Certificate (VPC) will be suspended for a trial period of two years, from Feb 6, 2026, to Feb 5, 2028.

S’pore will remain a trusted hub for global supply chains, says Balakrishnan at US-led critical minerals meeting

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other government officials pose for a family photo on the day of the Critical Minerals Ministerial, at the State Department in Washington D.C., U.S., February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other government officials pose for a family photo on the day of the Critical Minerals Ministerial, at the State Department in Washington D.C., U.S., February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

FairPrice shoppers to get $8 voucher for every $100 spent from Feb 5 to 16

The FairPrice vouchers aim to help Singaporeans stretch their dollar during the festive season.
The FairPrice vouchers aim to help Singaporeans stretch their dollar during the festive season.

New insurance scheme to cover Malaysians working in Singapore

The new scheme will ensure that Malaysians who cross the border daily are not left out of social security protection after working hours.
The new scheme will ensure that Malaysians who cross the border daily are not left out of social security protection after working hours.

Olympic and sprint distances for amateurs added to 2026 Singapore T100

New Zealander Hayden Wilde won the 2025 Singapore T100 men's pro race on his series debut.
New Zealander Hayden Wilde won the 2025 Singapore T100 men's pro race on his series debut.

‘Half a brother’: Actor Jeremy Chan on his 5-year friendship with K-star Gang Dong-won

Jeremy Chan (right) said he has known Gang Dong-won for five years, but had never publicly shared their pictures to protect Gang’s privacy.
Jeremy Chan (right) said he has known Gang Dong-won for five years, but had never publicly shared their pictures to protect Gang’s privacy.

Actor Chen Xi posts birthday tribute to father Edmund Chen amid court case

chen04 - Screenshot. Chen Xi (right) shares a photo with his father Edmund Chen and his grandfather on social media on Feb 4


CREDIT: CHXNXI/INSTAGRAM
chen04 - Screenshot. Chen Xi (right) shares a photo with his father Edmund Chen and his grandfather on social media on Feb 4


CREDIT: CHXNXI/INSTAGRAM

Fake Singapore neighbourhood police centre found in Cambodian scam compound

A room set up to imitate a Singapore neighbourhood police centre inside the O'Smach casino, a compound used for scam operations at the Chong Chom-O'Smach border crossing in Cambodia, seen on Feb 2.
A room set up to imitate a Singapore neighbourhood police centre inside the O'Smach casino, a compound used for scam operations at the Chong Chom-O'Smach border crossing in Cambodia, seen on Feb 2.

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