S’pore Firms On Raised Salary Criteria For EPs, S-Pass Holders – Does It Solve Hiring Woes?
We asked five Singapore firms about their thoughts on the recently-raised salary criteria for Employment and S-Pass holders.
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He Retired From Dressing Celebs & Now Crafts Traditional M’sian Clothing For Barbies
Adrian's Collectibles creates hand-sewn traditional clothing for dolls to sell. All the proceeds go to the charity Parents Without Partners.
PM Lee: Foreign Investment Will Create New Jobs For S’poreans But They Must Feel Welcome Here
Several Fortune 500 companies are considering moving their regional HQs to Singapore because of political uncertainties elsewhere, he said.
We Explain White-Collar Crime (Yes, The One Jason Lo Was Charged With)
Malaysian singer Jason Lo was charged with fraud, which is considered a white-collar crime. But what exactly does that mean? We explain.
PM Lee: Adjustments To Work Pass Schemes Are Necessary And A “Correct Long-Term Direction”
PM Lee stressed that Singapore’s aim is to ultimately grow its economy, create good jobs for Singaporeans and raise their standard of living.
PM Lee: S’pore Needs To Support Low-Wage Workers, Help Them Narrow Gap With Rest Of Society
Support such as unemployment insurance can offer older workers transient relief at best but retraining and upskilling them will help them find new jobs more easily.
PM Lee: S’pore Has Done Well In Handling COVID-19, But It Was Not Without Shortcomings
Today, Singapore can do about 20,000 laboratory tests a day, and with pooled testing, Singapore is able to test several times that number of persons.
S’pore-Based Fintech Startup GoBear Lays Off 22 Staff Despite Recent US$17M Funding
GoBear raised US$17M at the peak of the pandemic but retrenched 22 employees. The decision was not made lightly, according to GoBear CEO Adrian Chng.
For Only RM1.6k/Year, This M’sian Startup Can Replace Your In-House Company Secretary
TrustMaven is a startup offering online company secretary services in Malaysia to help companies with all their compliance-related matters.
S’pore Nightclub Zouk Sold To Son Of M’sian Tycoon For S$14M
Zouk Group was sold for S$14 million to Tulipa Group, which is owned by Lim Keong Hui, the son of Malaysian tycoon Lim Kok Thay.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Is Great For A First-Timer, But Not An Impressive Upgrade For Fans
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is your standard smartwatch that comes with a rotating bezel, but with minor upgrades to its health and fitness trackers.
This Muslim Convert And Wife Built A Food Delivery Site For Halal Home-Based Bizs In S’pore
With Halal with Hew however, a customer can "browse and complete their order within three minutes," said Shane Ehsan Hew, co-founder of Halal with Hew.
S’pore Firms On Raised Salary Criteria For EPs, S-Pass Holders – Does It Solve Hiring Woes?
We asked five Singapore firms about their thoughts on the recently-raised salary criteria for Employment and S-Pass holders.
PM Lee: Foreign Investment Will Create New Jobs For S’poreans But They Must Feel Welcome Here
Several Fortune 500 companies are considering moving their regional HQs to Singapore because of political uncertainties elsewhere, he said.
PM Lee: Adjustments To Work Pass Schemes Are Necessary And A “Correct Long-Term Direction”
PM Lee stressed that Singapore’s aim is to ultimately grow its economy, create good jobs for Singaporeans and raise their standard of living.
PM Lee: S’pore Needs To Support Low-Wage Workers, Help Them Narrow Gap With Rest Of Society
Support such as unemployment insurance can offer older workers transient relief at best but retraining and upskilling them will help them find new jobs more easily.
PM Lee: S’pore Has Done Well In Handling COVID-19, But It Was Not Without Shortcomings
Today, Singapore can do about 20,000 laboratory tests a day, and with pooled testing, Singapore is able to test several times that number of persons.
S’pore-Based Fintech Startup GoBear Lays Off 22 Staff Despite Recent US$17M Funding
GoBear raised US$17M at the peak of the pandemic but retrenched 22 employees. The decision was not made lightly, according to GoBear CEO Adrian Chng.
S’pore Nightclub Zouk Sold To Son Of M’sian Tycoon For S$14M
Zouk Group was sold for S$14 million to Tulipa Group, which is owned by Lim Keong Hui, the son of Malaysian tycoon Lim Kok Thay.
This Muslim Convert And Wife Built A Food Delivery Site For Halal Home-Based Bizs In S’pore
With Halal with Hew however, a customer can "browse and complete their order within three minutes," said Shane Ehsan Hew, co-founder of Halal with Hew.
This Is One App Every Tech-y S’porean Needs To Download On Their Phone, And It’s Not TikTok
The LifeSG app, the upgraded and rebranded government application which replaces the Moments of Life (MOL) app, offers more than 40 government e-services.
How Online Eyewear Startups In S’pore Are Trying To ‘Own’ Owndays With Lower Prices
Owndays is known for its affordable eyewear. But these Singaporean eyewear startups are offering cheaper options online. Can they compete?
A Balancing Act: Why S’pore Needs Both Local And Foreign Talents To Power The Economy
Singapore has to look outward while navigating the course and identify policies that will allow the city state to move into a post-Covid world.
Turn Of The Tide: 5 S’porean Founders Who Were Sued By The Very Companies They Helped Build
Company founders can be sued individually by investors or shareholders who can prove that the founder is guilty of any personal wrongdoing.
He Retired From Dressing Celebs & Now Crafts Traditional M’sian Clothing For Barbies
Adrian's Collectibles creates hand-sewn traditional clothing for dolls to sell. All the proceeds go to the charity Parents Without Partners.
We Explain White-Collar Crime (Yes, The One Jason Lo Was Charged With)
Malaysian singer Jason Lo was charged with fraud, which is considered a white-collar crime. But what exactly does that mean? We explain.
For Only RM1.6k/Year, This M’sian Startup Can Replace Your In-House Company Secretary
TrustMaven is a startup offering online company secretary services in Malaysia to help companies with all their compliance-related matters.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Is Great For A First-Timer, But Not An Impressive Upgrade For Fans
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is your standard smartwatch that comes with a rotating bezel, but with minor upgrades to its health and fitness trackers.
These M’sian-Made Star Maps Are A More Meaningful Gift For Those Who Think Flowers Suck
Stars Above Us is a Malaysian startup that creates personalised star maps that can be given as lasting gifts with sentimental value, or used as home decor.
A Malaysian’s Passion For Making Plant-Based Glitter Is Now A Full-Fledged Biz In Berlin
Projekt Glitter is an eco-friendly, plant-based body glitter used for festival makeup looks. It's created by a Malaysian who started her business in Berlin.
This M’sian Coworking Kitchen Is A Smart Rebranding Of A Concept That Already Exists
TCH Foodworks Co-Working Foodlab offers kitchen space for rental similar to a cloud kitchen, but brands itself as a coworking kitchen in Petaling Jaya.
I Tested Out A M’sian-Made Mattress Meant For Couples. Yes, I’m Still Single.
We review the Takeaway Ori, a M'sian made mattress for couples with an Ice Yarn fabric for cooler sleep and different levels of firmness on each side.
10 Klang Valley Restaurants That Took The Risk Of Launching During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Here's a list of Klang Valley restaurants that took the risk of launching during the MCO and COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia.
5 Specific Problems Female Founders Face That People Don’t Talk Enough About
Reapra's Build To Last hackathon helps female founders build sustainable businesses. 3 female founders share gender related issues they've faced at work.
iMoney Is Now Acquired By This Other M’sian Fintech Company, Here’s What Users Can Expect
Personal finance services company iMoney has been acquired by another Malaysian fintech company called JurisTech. Here's why, and what's next.
More Than Uni Matching, Students Need Scholarships. This M’sian Site Gives Them Both.
Uni Enrol is an online platform helping students to apply for scholarships and enrol in college or university courses in Malaysia.
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PM Lee: Foreign Investment Will Create New Jobs For S’poreans But They Must Feel Welcome Here
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PM Lee: S’pore Needs To Support Low-Wage Workers, Help Them Narrow Gap With Rest Of Society
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PM Lee: S’pore Has Done Well In Handling COVID-19, But It Was Not Without Shortcomings
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S’pore Nightclub Zouk Sold To Son Of M’sian Tycoon For S$14M
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Mustafa Centre Won’t Renew Work Passes: Buys Foreign Workers Return Ticket, Gives 1-Mth Salary
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