[ad_1] SINGAPORE: State courts apologized to a man who spent two more days in prison than he should due to an error by a judicial official. Teo Seng Tiong, 59, was jailed earlier this year after being convicted of diverting his truck onto a bicyclist and failing to make a …
Read More »Japan’s Suga to join the race for leadership, wants to avoid the void
[ad_1] TOKYO: Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga officially declared on Wednesday (September 2) that he would run for the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), a race that has a high chance of winning to become the next Prime Minister. In a briefing, Suga said he wanted …
Read More »Thai King reinstalls royal consort and her titles: Palace, SE Asia News & Top Stories
[ad_1] BANGKOK (THE NATION / ASIA NEWS NETWORK, REUTERS) – The King of Thailand, Maha Vajiralongkorn, reinstated Ms Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi to her position as noble royal consort and restored her royal insignia and military rank, the palace announced in the gazette real on August 29. The 35-year-old man had been …
Read More »The government will always be on the side of Singaporeans, says Prime Minister Lee amid labor concerns.
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: The government “will always be on the side of Singaporeans,” Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Wednesday (September 2), addressing concerns about job security in an economy hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking on the third day of the debate on the President’s speech in Parliament, Mr. …
Read More »Singapore and South Korea to launch fast lane system for essential official and business travel
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: A fast track will be opened on Friday (September 4) for residents of Singapore and South Korea for those who need essential commercial or official travel between the two countries, the Foreign Ministry (MFA) said in a statement on Wednesday. . In a phone conversation on Wednesday, Singaporean …
Read More »49 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, including 3 in the community
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 49 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday (September 2), including three in the community and three imported infections. Among the community cases, one is from Singapore and two are job pass holders, the Ministry of Health (MINSA) said in its preliminary daily update. Ad Ad All imported …
Read More »The city council says that the pavilion in Tampines is allowed after a resident complains that it is not authorized
[ad_1] The Tampines City Council has clarified that the pavilion built in Block 489B Tampines Street 45 is allowed after receiving complaints from a resident who deemed the pavilion “unauthorized.” Stomper DQ informed Stomp about the pavilion on Thursday (Aug 27). He also shared some photos and told Stomp: “There …
Read More »Surbana Jurong international CEO Teo Eng Cheong resigns and will pursue ‘other interests’
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Surbana Jurong (international) CEO Teo Eng Cheong resigned, the Temasek-owned company said on Wednesday (September 2). “Eng Cheong has decided to leave Surbana Jurong to pursue other interests,” Surbana Jurong Group CEO Wong Heang Fine said in a statement. Ad Ad His last day at the company will …
Read More »Thai King reinstates former consort after stripping her of all titles 10 months ago: Palace
[ad_1] BANGKOK: Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn has reinstated Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi, 35, as his royal consort on August 28, the Royal Palace announced in the Royal Gazette. “Since Ms. Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi is impeccable, Ms. Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi was given a Royal Command to hold the title of Noble Royal Consort Noble Sineenat …
Read More »Surbana Jurong International Chief Executive Officer Teo Eng Cheong Resigns to Pursue Other Interests, News and Highlights from Companies and Markets
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Surbana Jurong’s international executive director Teo Eng Cheong resigned to pursue other interests, the urban and infrastructure consultancy said on Wednesday (September 2). Mr. Teo, 54, a former senior civil servant, joined Surbana Jurong in January 2016. He is married to the Minister of Human Resources, Josephine …
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