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Here's why Singapore financial firms are ditching offshore operations

A study by Robert Half revealed that financial services in Singapore are pulling their offshore operations back to the city-state as they battle with costs and skills shortage.

Oct 11, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Did Trump challenge Tillerson to IQ test? Find out here

U.S. President Donald Trump has challenged his secretary of state to "compare IQ tests", if Rex Tillerson did call the president a "moron" as alleged.

Oct 11, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore: Condo, HDB rents dip in September

The condo and HDB rental market in Singapore saw a weak month in September, with both rents and volumes going down according to SRX Property.

Oct 11, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

People take part in a protest against sexual violence against women during the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, northern Spain, July 7, 2016. REUTERS/Susana Vera

Mediacorp takes disciplinary action against employee for 'sexist' remarks directed at Park Juwon

Park Juwon, the producer for the finance show 'Money Mind' alleged that one of her colleagues made sexist remarks directed at her.

Oct 11, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Duterte drug war to continue despite drop in trust rating

Neither the media criticism nor the latest poll survey rating drop can stop the Philippine's campaign against illegal drugs.

Oct 11, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

US President Donald Trump and PM Lee Hsien Loong

All you need to know about PM Lee's visit to White House on Oct 23

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on October 23.

Oct 11, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Hurricane Maria: The force behind Puerto Rico's wreck [PHOTOS]

Classified as a category 5 hurricane, Maria has had a maximum wind speed of 175 miles per hour.

Oct 10, 2017

By Solomon Kenneth

For investors, could diamonds be the new gold?

When investors think of safe havens, the most obvious options that come to their mind are gold, treasuries or certain currencies such as the yen and Swiss franc.

Oct 10, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

AVA penalises importers of instant hotpot products; items seized

Members of the public have been advised to purchase food from reputable sources, and to exercise discretion when buying food online.

Oct 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore seizes meat containing instant hotpots, says not safe for consumption

Self-heating hotpots containing meat have been seized by the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) on Monday, October 9.

Oct 9, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

A stray dog is seen at Territorio de Zaguates or 'Land of the Strays' dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 20, 2016. In a lush, sprawling corner of Costa Rica, hundreds of dogs roam freely on a hillside - among the luckiest strays on e

Baghdad stray animals have bright future despite past bloodshed and war

10 years ago authorities comprising of veterinarians and police officers used poisoned meat, and rifles to gun down thousands of strays after they insisted that the strays were overrunning Baghdad.

Oct 9, 2017

By Rishvi Pragasam

Dove apologises for 'racist' Facebook ad

Skincare brand Dove apologised this weekend after publishing an advertisement on its Facebook page showing a black woman turning into a white woman.

Oct 9, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Accident kills 37-year-old motorcyclist on on West Coast Highway

Singapore: Woman injured in accident along PIE involving 3 cars

The woman has been taken to the hospital conscious with minor injuries.

Oct 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines affirms ties with 4 ASEAN nations in Bolkiah's golden event

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte reaffirmed the country's diplomatic ties with Brunei, Cambodia, Malaysia and Indonesia during the golden jubilee celebration of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah's accession to the state's Kingdom.

Oct 8, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Singapore: Inmates at Tanah Merah Prison meet family members at Children's Day event

Prison inmates at Tanah Merah Prison in Singapore bond with their family members at Children's Day event on October 7.

Oct 8, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

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