[ad_1] SINGAPORE: The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will ensure fair recruitment opportunities while preparing Singaporeans as leaders and specialists in the financial services sector, Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Tuesday (September 1). Mr. Ong, who is also a member of the MAS board, cited concerns that some …
Read More »Coronavirus: Singapore and Brunei Launch Greenway for Essential Travel, Apps Open September 1, Featured Singapore News and Stories
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Essential travel between Brunei and Singapore has been made possible by both countries’ agreements to establish Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) facilities at both ends. Applications open on Tuesday (September 1), and travelers must observe some restrictions, including controlled itineraries, a negative Covid-19 test before travel, and a …
Read More »New Rolex 2020 Model Launch Information
[ad_1] Swiss luxury watchmaker Rolex has just unveiled all of its new models for 2020, giving some of its most iconic timepieces welcome performance upgrades while dressing up other classics with fresh new colors and refreshing straps. The highlight of the announcements is undoubtedly the new range of Submariners that …
Read More »More than 13,000 training places for employees of the most affected aerospace sector; Another 35,000 workers took advantage of the support, transportation news and stories highlights
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Aerospace workers, hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, will now be able to access more training courses with higher rates of subsidies. More than 13,000 training places will be made available to the sector in about 100 courses. The training will cover topics such as aircraft maintenance, …
Read More »Tech Data signs a definitive agreement to acquire Innovix Distribution
[ad_1] SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE) – Tech Data announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire Innovix Distribution, a leading technology distributor that will grow Tech Data’s presence in the Asia Pacific region and strengthen its end-to-end solutions capabilities. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected …
Read More »China calls on Europe to unite against ‘extremist’ US forces
[ad_1] China has called on Europe to jointly confront US “extremist forces” pushing for decoupling as Washington tries to build a transatlantic alliance against Beijing. In a reprimand of US President Donald Trump’s “America First” slogan, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told an audience in Paris on Sunday that “we …
Read More »Parliament: Hold Singaporeans Over Foreigners If Downsizing Needed, Urges Gan Siow Huang, Politics News & Top Stories
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Employers should view Singaporeans favorably when hiring and retaining citizens over foreigners if downsizing cannot be avoided, said Minister of State for Manpower and Education Gan Siow Huang. Having a strong Singaporean presence in a company also enhances the company’s resilience at a time when border controls …
Read More »Joint effort, technology to prosecute white collar crimes: AGC, Courts & Crime News & Top Stories
[ad_1] While the misuse of technology can lead to millions being stolen with a few keystrokes, updated technology has also helped prosecutors find the proverbial needle in the haystack or digital evidence. In addition to staying abreast of cutting-edge technology, prosecutors at the Attorney General’s Office (AGC), in complex cases, …
Read More »Taiwan says China still lacks capacity for all-out assault on the island
[ad_1] TAIPEI: China’s armed forces are growing in prowess but still lack the ability to launch a full assault on Taiwan, the island’s Defense Ministry said on Monday (Aug 31). Beijing is stepping up its military activities around what it considers sovereign territory. She has never renounced the use of …
Read More »MP Patrick Tay calls for even higher salary criteria for job pass applicants in 2 sectors, Singapore News
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Less than a week after it was announced that qualifying minimum wages will be increased for Employment Pass (EP) holders, Labor MP Patrick Tay urged the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Monday (31 May August) to consider increasing this minimum further. pay for two sectors: information and …
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