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Impulse buying: Are Gen Z shoppers really buying more than everyone else?
SINGAPORE: After a Reddit user shared online that she was shocked to see youngsters spending S$300 to S$400 on the brand Subdued , an online discussion followed over whether Gen Zs are more prone to impulse spending than older generations. Writing on r/SGExams, the user said she ...
Government reviewing study alleging civil servants 'disproportionately' bought homes near unannounced MRT stations
The Public Service Division says it is reviewing the data and methodology of the working paper by the US-based National Bureau of Economic Research and will refer the matter to the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau if necessary....
Singapore approaching nuclear energy with 'open mind' but mindful of constraints: Grace Fu
Any decision will weigh safety, environmental sustainability, economic viability and public confidence, among other considerations, says the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment....
Grab to expand autonomous vehicle fleet from 10 to 50, eyes services beyond Punggol
The company also said hundreds of new autonomous vehicle roles will be created for the local workforce.
Crystal Jade closes Great World outlet, 3rd closure in 2026
Crystal Jade has closed its Hong Kong Kitchen outlet in Great World mall, following two closures earlier this year. A notice posted outside the store dated Sep. 2 stated that the landlord, GWC Commercial, has taken back the premises, according to Lianhe Zaobao . In response to Mo...
Former Malaysian minister charged with misappropriation of US$211 million in haj pilgrimage funds
Jamil Khir Baharom pleaded not guilty to three charges at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on Monday (Sep 14). It involved payments to a Saudi real estate company between 2015 and 2017, during former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s administration....
Shopper says trolley with rice bags hit her at a supermarket and wants to press charges; store denies fault
SINGAPORE: A woman who was shopping at Sheng Siong supermarket claimed that she was hit by a shopping cart loaded with bags of rice. With this, she filed a lawsuit against the supermarket and the employee and also sought compensation for what had happened. As reported by 8world N...
Houthis' Yemen advance leaves Gulf states with uncomfortable choice
"The Houthi capture of strategic islands near Bab el-Mandeb is a game changer," says an analyst, adding that it gives the rebels "far greater geopolitical and geoeconomic leverage over Saudi Arabia, the Gulf, the United States and global trade"....
How businesses can prepare for cross-border disputes before they happen
One way is to discuss beforehand how to manage disputes when they arise.
S’pore secretary embezzled S$63,000 from company after finding out she was pregnant, jailed 18 months
A 30-year-old secretary in Singapore embezzled S$63,000 from her employer after finding out that she was pregnant and worrying that she would not be able to afford the childbirth expenses. She transferred the money into her personal bank account on 12 occasions over about two mon...
S’pore bakery Baker’s Brew rebranded as BB Atelier & goes into liquidation, says 95% of customers refunded
Home-grown bakery Baker’s Brew Studio, which rebranded as BB Atelier in late 2025, has gone into liquidation. According to its online entity profile, the company is undergoing liquidation as part of a creditors' voluntary winding-up process. View this post on Instagram A post sha...
Worker dies after being struck by hose at Jurong Port Road construction site; MOM investigating
The company has been instructed to stop all concreting works at the worksite.
Malaysia steps up ties with BRICS and India as it expands its emerging-market reach
MALAYSIA: Malaysia is positioning its BRICS partner status as a vehicle for deepening trade and investment links with major emerging economies, with India, its largest trading partner in Asia, serving as a flagship example of the bilateral economic relationships the country is se...
Malaysia and Iran seek broader trade and investment ties across energy, palm oil, halal economy and technology
MALAYSIA: Malaysia and Iran are looking to deepen their economic relationship across a range of sectors beyond traditional trade, following a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the New Straits Times ( NST ) r...
Crystal Jade closes Great World outlet, its third closure in 2026
The restaurant chain has 15 outlets remaining in Singapore after the latest closure.
NTU team’s AI tool among 14 projects worldwide funded by OpenAI
The tool is able to predict how economic policies such as cash handouts may boost the economy.
Toa Payoh coffee shop staff caught stealing S$4,300 from stall, begs owner for forgiveness, runs away the next day
When his chef failed to turn up for work on Aug. 27, coffee shop stall owner Tony (transliteration) went to his home to look for him. There, Tony found several bags that the stall used to store money, reported Shin Min Daily News . The chef, surnamed Chen (transliteration), event...
Ex-EDB chairman and pioneer economic stalwart Chan Chin Bock dies at 93
He was the agency's third chairman from 1972 to 1975 and had worked there for 30 years.
PM Wong warns economic frustrations can deepen social, racial divisions in Singapore
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says Singapore is not immune to such pressures, pointing to racist comments online and divisions between foreigners and Singaporeans....
New defensive riding workshop for platform workers; Govt aims to reach 1,400 riders in two years
The initiative comes as four platform workers were among 21 workplace deaths in first half of 2026.
RTS Link set to boost Johor Bahru food markets, but locals warned of possible price rises as Singaporean grocery shoppers arrive
JOHOR BAHRU: Retail food markets in Johor Bahru are bracing for a significant uptick in business when the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link begins operations in January 2027, with Singaporean grocery shoppers expected to drive increased footfall across hypermarkets, supermarkets, we...
Southeast Asia's first Moutai House opens at Fullerton Waterboat House in October
The three-storey Moutai House Singapore will feature rare bottles worth up to S$1 million, a birth-year Moutai collection, Guizhou and Huaiyang cuisine by Imperial Treasure, and Moutai cocktails by Nutmeg & Clove....
Win a 3D2N staycation worth up to S$2,300 & enjoy attractive promotions at KINEX from now to Nov. 8
If you are looking to get more bang out of your buck while doing your weekend shopping and errands, here’s some good news. From Sep. 7 to Nov. 8, 2026, when you hit the qualifying spend of S$60 in a single same-day receipt, you can get a S$10 Sheng Siong voucher, and even a chanc...
'When a company closes, there's nothing much we can do': About 100 True Fitness & True Yoga ex-staff gather at liquidators' meeting at HQ
Former employees of True Fitness and True Yoga expressed shock and disappointment at a staff meeting on Sep. 11 following the announcement that the company has ceased operations across their outlets. Around 10pm on Sep. 10, staff received an email from the human resources (HR) de...
CEO spends S$468,000 on girlfriend, breaks up & sues her in S'pore to get money back
A CEO sued his ex-girlfriend for the money he lavished on her while they were a couple. Chander Agarwal, the CEO and managing director of a logistics company, sued his ex, Felicia Lee. He claimed Lee owed him S$468,090, which he said he had spent on her as loans he expected her t...
Sheng Siong CEO Lim Hock Chee shares his late mum's biggest influence on him
Ng Lye Poh, the mother of Sheng Siong founders, passed away at the age of 91 on Sep. 5. Relatives, friends and business partners paid their respect at her wake at Woodlands Memorial. Some of them arrived from overseas. Streams of funeral wreath were also sent to the venue over th...
Johor presses Putrajaya to fast-track JS-SEZ infrastructure before delays erode its competitive edge
JOHOR BAHRU: Johor Menteri Besar Dato’ Onn Hafiz Ghazi has called on the federal government to accelerate strategic infrastructure projects critical to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, warning that projects still stuck at the pre-implementation stage risk undermining th...
Toei Animation store with One Piece, Dragon Ball and Digimon to open at Jewel Changi Airport in October
The official Toei Animation Store will open at Jewel Changi Airport on Oct 3, taking over the space previously occupied by the One Piece-themed Mugiwara Store....
True Fitness and True Yoga to shutter; customers report losses of more than $609,000
The business has faced multiple challenges, including increasingly fierce market competition and rising costs.
Foreign businesses fuel demand for prime locations in Kuala Lumpur
An influx of newcomers into some of the Malaysian capital’s most sought-after neighbourhoods is boosting commercial activity and changing the retail landscape....