Amid shortage of canteen stallholders, schools turn to catering and vending machines
Higher costs, school closures during holidays and limited operating hours have made it tough for canteen vendors to maintain a steady income.Read More
Russia declares farm emergency in Tomsk region because of crop damage
MOSCOW – Russia has introduced a state of emergency for the farm sector in the Tomsk region of Siberia because of weather damage to crops, the regional governor said on…
Russian missile attack kills one in Ukraine’s Pavlohrad, governor says
KYIV – A Russian missile attack on Friday killed one civilian and wounded at least 30 other people, including three children, in the Ukrainian city of Pavlohrad, regional governor Serhiy…
World food prices ease slightly in August, UN says
LONDON – The United Nations’ world food price index eased slightly in August, data released on Friday showed, as lower prices for sugar, meat and cereals more than offset higher…
SAF officers to get more cash bonuses and full CPF contributions under updated savings, retirement scheme
The changes will take effect on Jul 1, 2025.Read More
UN mission suspects war crimes in Sudan, calls for peacekeeping force
GENEVA – Both sides in Sudan’s civil war have committed abuses on a large scale which may amount to war crimes or crimes against humanity, a U.N.-mandated mission said on…
Parliament to discuss Mobile Guardian breach, extremist preacher and mpox
MPs have also filed questions on the revamped Gifted Education Programme. Read More
Students able to convert concessions cards to SimplyGo from Sep 7
The conversion is free and can be done at selected ticketing machines in all MRT stations and bus interchanges. Read More
Japan PM Kishida seeks to solidify South Korea ties on farewell visit
SEOUL – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived for a whirlwind visit to South Korea on Friday, seeking to seal a newfound partnership between the neighbours which will be tested…