[ad_1] NEW HAVEN, Connecticut: Suddenly there is a credible case for a vaccine-driven economic recovery. Modern science has produced what must surely be one of the greatest miracles of my long life. Just as COVID-19 dragged the world economy into the sharpest and deepest recession ever recorded, an equally powerful …
Read More »Jumbo Group to Buy Kok Kee Wanton Noodle Stand for $ 2.1 Million, Lifestyle News
[ad_1] The humble wonton noodle will be part of a million dollar deal, with restaurant giant Jumbo Group looking to buy up the stall from street noodle vendor Kok Kee Wanton and bring it to the island and abroad. If the proposed $ 2.1 million acquisition goes through, the group …
Read More »Commentary: Moving to Singapore amid a pandemic has changed the meaning of home
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: A few months ago my husband and I decided to make 2020 even more memorable and we moved from Jakarta to Singapore. Moving home, and the physical and emotional disruption that goes with it, is often cited as one of the main causes of stress. Ad Ad A …
Read More »Billionaire Ray Dalio prepares to open a family office in Singapore, banking and finance
[ad_1] Friday, November 27, 2020 – 10:32 am [SINGAPORE] Ray Dalio, the billionaire founder of Bridgewater Associates, is opening a family office in Singapore to run his investments and philanthropy throughout the region. Dalio has had long-standing ties to Asia and Singapore, calling it “time to open a family office” …
Read More »Thai protesters target potential coup plotters as rumors swirl
[ad_1] BANGKOK: Thousands of Thai anti-government protesters called for an end to coups in the Southeast Asian country on Friday (Nov. 27) as months of street protests fuel rumors of another military takeover. The protesters are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, a former military leader who took …
Read More »Questionable work, beautified diseases? Woman suing PUB for $ 5 million gives up after lawyers accuse her of numerous lies, Singapore News
[ad_1] She had asked for $ 20 million in damages before adjusting her claim to $ 5 million. Now, there is a possibility that the costs of your lawsuit against the Public Service Board (PUB) could affect your damages. Chan Hui Peng, 47, who took PUB to court after falling …
Read More »Iconic Vienna hotel turns into a car cake as COVID-19 pandemic bites
[ad_1] VIENNA: The COVID-19 pandemic may have forced many of Vienna’s luxury hotels to close indefinitely, as global travel restrictions keep away the many millions of tourists who typically visit the Austrian capital each year. But the city’s iconic Hotel Sacher is determined not to let fans of its famous …
Read More »Malaysian Industries In Shock As Government Threatens To Impose Stiff Fines On Poor Immigrant Shelters, Southeast Asian News And Highlights
[ad_1] PETALING JAYA (THE STAR / ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – The sudden decision by the Malaysian authorities to impose a hefty fine of RM 50,000 (S $ 16,400) on employers for each foreign worker found in a crowded accommodation unit has caused a stir among industry players. The Federation of …
Read More »Donating unused leave to charities is rare, but surveyed employees support the idea, Singapore News & Top Stories
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Allowing staff to turn unused licenses into cash donations for charities is a novel idea that has yet to take hold among organizations here, but there are signs that it is gaining traction. The idea has struck a chord amid disruptions caused by the pandemic, including travel …
Read More »Anger grows over Hong Kong’s erratic Covid-19 rules as cases rise, East Asia News & Top Stories
[ad_1] HONG KONG (BLOOMBERG) – As Hong Kong battles a new wave of coronavirus infections with another round of social restrictions, a sense of fatigue with the confusing and inconsistent nature of the city’s pandemic response is settling among business owners. and residents. Although the Asian financial center has so …
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