Commentary: Choosing a poly even though I had a spot in a good JC changed the course of my life
Every mid-April when polytechnic students begin the new academic year, CNA’s Grace Yeoh is reminded of the decision that altered her education path – and how going against the grain…
No fire, just water: New pet cremation service is first to use aquamation in Singapore
The Green Mortician’s founders hope for Singaporeans to eventually have the option of aquamation, which has been touted as an eco-friendly alternative to cremation.Read More
To avoid deportation, some pregnant domestic workers in Singapore turn to unsafe abortions
Once found pregnant, migrant domestic workers will have their work passes terminated. Employers are also expected to report their helpers’ pregnancy. The programme Undercover Asia explores the consequences when workers…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 16
April 16, 2023 6:00 AM Singapore-flagged ship boarded by pirates found; all 20 crew members reported safe The Success 9 – a Singapore-flagged vessel that was boarded by pirates around…
Ikea lookalike ‘Swed House’ opens in Moscow to mixed reactions
April 16, 2023 4:56 AM Swed House initially aims to open five stores in Moscow malls before moving into other Russian regions next year. Read More
UK’s Royal Mail and union reach pay and employment terms deal
April 16, 2023 2:24 AM More than 110,000 postal staff at Royal Mail held several nationwide strikes in 2022. Read More
Yellen says US banks may tighten lending and negate need for more rate hikes
April 16, 2023 2:21 AM Weekly bank balance sheet data published by the Fed has yet to show a material deterioration in bank lending. Read More
Faking it is over in Silicon Valley. Now, it’s time to face the music
April 15, 2023 10:53 PM Recent charges, convictions and sentences all indicate that the start-up world’s habit of playing fast and loose with the truth has consequences. Read More
After 18 years, Europe’s largest nuclear reactor to start regular output on Sunday
April 15, 2023 10:16 PM News of OL3‘s start-up comes as Germany on Saturday switches off its last three remaining reactors. Read More