Singapore-based food delivery apps, Grab and Foodpanda, are venturing into the dine-in space to meet the growing demand from consumers seeking to dine out post-pandemic. Grab is currently testing its dine-in feature in 15 cities across Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia, allowing users to pre-purchase dine-in vouchers at up to 50% discounts. The app also provides …
Liverpool’s defence is under scrutiny after conceding four goals in a 4-3 loss against Bayern Munich in their Singapore tour. Cody Gakpo and Virgil Van Dijk gave the Reds an early lead, but Bayern came back with goals from Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sane. Liverpool regained the lead through Luis Diaz, but Bayern ultimately secured …
Singapore is preparing to break a nearly two-decade streak without executing a woman. On Friday, Saridewi Djamani, 45, is scheduled to be hanged after being convicted and sentenced in 2018 for trafficking just over an ounce of heroin. The last woman to be executed for drug trafficking in Singapore was Yen May Woen in 2004. …
Singapore’s United Overseas Bank expects a boost in interest income for the next quarter following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s recent rate hike. In the second quarter, UOB saw a 35% increase in core net profit, totaling 1.5 billion Singapore dollars ($1.13 billion). Its net interest income also grew by 31% compared to last year, thanks …
Are you prepared? That was the question on everyone’s mind after China’s surprise announcement to reopen its borders at the end of 2022. Many people expected a surge in travelers eager to explore destinations outside of China after three years of strict “zero-Covid” policies. However, the reality is that many residents chose to stay home, …
Travelers arrive at the departure hall in Singapore Changi airport in Singapore on March 31, 2023. Catherine Lai | Afp | Getty Images SINGAPORE — The embassies of China, Singapore, and Brunei have announced the reinstatement of China’s 15-day visa-free entry for citizens of Singapore and Brunei starting from July 26. This decision comes after …
Singapore, known for its clean and incorruptible government, is currently facing a series of high-profile incidents that have entangled its political elite. These incidents have eroded public trust and confidence in the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) and have caused severe reputational damage. The recent resignations of two lawmakers, including the Speaker of Parliament, over …
Private apartments are seen against the backdrop of the Marina Bay Sands hotel and the Singapore Flyer observatory wheel in Singapore on March 23, 2022. Roslan Rahman | AFP | Getty Images Rents in prime residential areas experienced significant increases in Singapore, Lisbon, and Berlin during the first half of the year, according to a …
If you possess a Singaporean passport, consider yourself fortunate. According to the latest Henley Passport Index, Singapore’s citizenship document currently holds the title of the most powerful in the world. This index reveals that Singaporeans can travel to a staggering 192 out of 227 destinations across the globe without the need for a visa. In …
A DBS study conducted in May 2023 revealed that gig workers in Singapore are facing significant financial strain. These workers experience less stable income flows and have seen their savings decline year after year, reaching an “unhealthy range.” This study, which analyzed data from about 1.2 million customers, highlights the impact of high inflation and …