Singapore’s Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, made a significant announcement on July 12. He revealed that the country’s transport minister, S. Iswaran, had been implicated in an investigation by Singapore’s anti-graft agency. In response, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has instructed Minister Iswaran to go on leave. Image: Roslan Rahman | AFP | Getty Images …
Belmond, the luxury travel company, has announced that the Eastern & Oriental Express will resume its services in February 2024. This iconic passenger train, known for its luxurious rail rides in Asia, first started operating in 1993, connecting Bangkok and Singapore. However, due to the pandemic, it ceased operations in 2020. The revived Eastern & …
When Taylor Swift’s Eras tour arrives in Singapore next year, Rjay Ignacio expressed his determination to be there, regardless of whether or not he has a ticket. According to Ignacio, Taylor Swift has a massive fan base in Asia, making it highly unlikely to secure a ticket. However, that doesn’t deter him from making travel …
Singapore’s Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) is targeting “longer-term opportunities” in Greater China and Southeast Asia, with CEO Helen Wong expecting this strategy to generate an additional $2.2 billion in revenue by 2025, she told CNBC on Monday. The bank, Southeast Asia’s second-largest, announced on Monday that it will unify its brand across core markets in …
In September 2021, Lawrence Wong became Singapore’s finance minister and deputy prime minister. (Source: Bloomberg | Getty Images) The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the city-state’s financial regulator and central bank, has appointed Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong as the chairman of its board of directors, effective July 8. Lawrence Wong, who is also the …
Proper Techniques for Cutting Your Toenails Learn the correct way to cut your toenails to avoid painful consequences A podiatrist shares expert advice on maintaining healthy toenails through proper cutting By Jessica Hamilton Updated: 16:58 BST, 28 June 2023 A podiatrist is shedding light on the incorrect method many people use to cut their toenails, …
Lab-Grown Chicken Receives USDA Approval By Terry Chea | AP The United States Department of Agriculture has granted approval for the sale of cell-cultured chicken, marking a significant milestone for the industry. This decision paves the way for consumers to experience this innovative product firsthand, as confirmed by the initial recipients of the approvals. Cell-cultured …
The headquarters of Grab Holdings Ltd., located in Singapore. Grab Holdings Ltd. recently announced its latest earnings on February 23, 2023. Bryan van der Beek | Bloomberg | Getty Images Singapore-based company Grab Holdings is undergoing a restructuring process that involves cutting over 1,000 jobs, according to its CEO’s statement on Tuesday. This move is …
Yana Fry, a life coach originally from Russia but now residing in Singapore, recently shared her story of divorcing her husband while he was battling testicular cancer. Despite the disapproval she faced from society, Yana has no regrets about her decision. Yana married her husband at a young age of 22 and believes she rushed …
Samio, 8, and his father, engage in a playful water fight to cool off while enjoying the mist near the Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. They seek relief from the scorching temperatures that soared above 90 degrees on August 12, 2021, in the Queens Borough of New York City. The city is currently in …