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Skills, workflows and governance: What businesses need to make AI work
Moving beyond experimentation means rethinking jobs, employee support and technology guardrails, says Salesforce Asean senior vice-president and general manager Paul Carvouni....
‘My salary is high, but…’: Why some Singaporeans still consider leaving their jobs despite higher pay
SINGAPORE: One would expect a high salary to make someone stay at a company in a city as expensive as Singapore, which, by the way, was ranked as the most expensive city even for the most affluent individuals for four consecutive years. But why do some Singaporeans still consider...
SG worker furious after company cut S$300 from her allowance just 4 months into new job
SINGAPORE: A local worker has gone public with her frustration after discovering her company cut her S$300 monthly allowance mid-probation, all without her sign-off. The employee, who took to the r/askSingapore subreddit, explained she joined the firm a mere four months ago. Then...
S'poreans including Suhaimi Yusof & Halimah Yacob show support to Sheikh Haikel after cancer diagnosis
After rapper Sheikh Haikel announced his stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis , Singapore media personalities Suhaimi Yusof, Gurmit Singh and Bernard Lim were among those who visited him. In an Instagram post on Sep. 8, Suhaimi shared photos from their meetup at chicken rice restaurant...
Shopped while on holiday? You might need to pay GST or get fined
Nothing screams holiday season like the mandatory haul reels on TikTok and Instagram. But before you start filming yours, here is what Singapore Customs wants you to know. During a week-long sweep in May 2026, 43 travellers were caught for failing to declare and pay taxes on thei...
MP Elysa Chen suggests redistributing anti-scam fines collected from platforms to victims under 'spirit of fairness'
In Parliament on Sep. 9, Member of Parliament (MP) Elysa Chen called for the government to consider restitution for those who fall victim to scams on non-compliant platforms, as a form of economic redress. "Under the spirit of fairness and justice, can we consider redistributing ...
DBS sued for US$1 billion in 1MDB-linked claim
DBS rejected the claim and said it would fight it vigorously, adding that the company has made no provision for the lawsuit.
S'pore cosplayer Rurusama announces she's bought new 3-bedroom condo
Local cosplayer and streamer Rurusama has bought a new home. In an Instagram video shared on Sep. 5, Rurusama showed off the keys to her new abode, writing in the caption: " Homeowner ERA. I’m so scared... will make videos about renovations & home shopping.. but pls give me advis...
From beauty salons to restaurants: Chinese businesses expand across Malaysia, putting pressure on local firms
The rapid growth of such businesses has unsettled some local businesses, who say foreign entrants are undercutting prevailing market prices.
Tighter National Bonus targets raise bar in areas that matter to S’poreans: Analysts
A quality of life measure could capture whether economic progress is translating into better outcomes, they said.
Marina Square redevelopment could push hotels to stand out, boost footfall at nearby malls: Experts
Neighbouring malls could benefit from displaced shoppers and tenants when Marina Square closes next year, but changes to connectivity and the inability to replicate some of its family-oriented offerings could see some spending move elsewhere....
SG worker says he ‘lowkey hopes to get retrenched’ as rumours emerge of reduced packages or even PIP in next layoff round
SINGAPORE: While most workers are doing everything they can to avoid being shown the door, one Singaporean has admitted that he is secretly hoping to be retrenched. Sharing the unusual reason behind his wish on Reddit’s r/singaporejobs forum, the man said his company, which he hi...
Singapore heat and haze keep diners away: Hawker centres see drop in crowds due to weather
SINGAPORE: The hot weather and haze in Singapore have kept people from going outdoors, resulting in less foot traffic at public hawker centres. As reported by Shin Min Daily News , stall owners admitted that their businesses had dropped by about 20%, and some are preparing to wea...
S'porean doctor, 29, charged with molesting woman, 24, at KTPH after allegedly placing stethoscope on her chest
A Singaporean doctor has been charged with molesting a 24-year-old woman at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH) in Yishun in 2023. Yeo Teng Yao, 29, was charged in court on Sep. 3. According to a report by The Straits Times (ST) , Yeo was previously employed by MOH Holdings (MOHH), th...
HSA: Weight loss product sold on Shopee & Lazada found to contain banned substance, prescription-only medicinal ingredients
A weight loss product sold online has been found to contain banned substances and prescription-only medicinal ingredients that may be harmful to health. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has warned the public about a product named "Dermcare weight (D30 & Sstrong Set) Daily Heal...
Woman disrupts about 20 restaurants in Bugis, exclaims she's 'God', rests on car's bonnet
A woman was recently seen causing a disturbance at Liang Seah Street in Bugis and allegedly harassed nearly 20 restaurants along the single-lane stretch on more than one occasion. She was also apparently seen talking to herself and cursing at random people in public at some point...
SG man, 61, gets 14 months’ jail + S$1.4M penalty for instigating son to evade income tax and GST in luxury watch business
Summary A 61-year-old businessman was sentenced to 14 months’ jail and ordered to pay S$1,426,808 for tax offences. Pang Chuan Wah directed his son to submit false income figures and conceal the business’s GST registration liability. The offences caused S$351,787 in income tax to...
HSA warns of banned substance, potent medicinal ingredients in product marketed as weight-loss pill
HSA said it has worked with online platforms Shopee and Lazada to remove listings of the product.
Missed conference days, lost business for those on first flights back to S’pore from Indonesia
Flights between Jakarta and Singapore resumed on the morning of Sept 8.
Proposed licensing regimes to beef up security, sustainability of Singapore's data centres and cloud services
The Bill will give businesses, organisations, and citizens assurance that the infrastructure they depend on is secure and resilient, said MDDI.
Elijah Pies opens Joo Chiat flagship with souffle pies, ‘pizza pies’ and treats for dogs
Twelve years after starting as a home business, the Instagram-famous pie brand has taken over a heritage shophouse for its biggest cafe yet.