The SkillsFuture Credit scheme, which was introduced last January for over two million people, has seen more than 126,000 Singaporeans picking up new skills in its first year.
Author: Garima Kapil
Documentary on India’s infamous Nithari serial murders is on Netflix
A true documentary – “The Karma Killings” by Indian American filmmaker Ram Devineni will premiere exclusively to Netflix. The movie based on the infamous Indian case of Nithari serial murders.
Orchard Road ramps up fight against smoking
The Orchard Road shopping belt is set to become a smoke-free area.
As per the National Environment Agency (NEA), five designated smoking areas along Orchard Road have been set up as part of a government study to observe their usage.
U.S. H-1B visa bill reintroduced to crackdown on work visa abuse
Two lawmakers have reintroduced a bill backing key changes in the H-1B visa program that allows skilled workers from countries like India to fill high-tech jobs in the U.S., claiming it will help crack down on abuse of the work visa.
Things to do over the weekend of January 7 and 8
Things to do over the weekend of January 7 and 8
Four new members co-opted into PAP’s top decision-making committee
Four additional members have been co-opted into the People’s Action Party’s (PAP) Central Executive Committee (CEC).
Singapore fans want F1 race to continue: Survey
As per a survey conducted by British research firm YouGov, out of 1,002 Singaporean respondents, 57 percent are keen for Formula One to continue beyond this year.
Kal Penn wins ‘MasterChef,’ donates US$25,000 to Palestinian refugees
Indian American actor and former White House staffer Kal Penn won a culinary battle for charity on Fox’s “MasterChef Celebrity Showdown.”
Changi Airport-EDB launch $50m programme to harness technology for airport operations
Changi Airport has deployed sensors and cameras to track the number of people in line and estimated waiting times for a cab at one of the two taxi queues at Terminal 3.
Historic 5 take oath as members of the US Congress
While creating history for a minority ethnic community that comprises just one percent of the US population, five Indian Americans took oath as members of the Congress.
