A US$1 trillion (S$1.36 trillion) global airport spree is threatening Singapore and Hong Kong’s status quo as key transit points for travellers in Asia.
Author: Kareyst Lin
Qoo10 shoppers can now insure against defective purchases
With the new Purchase Guard insurance policy from NTUC Income, online buyers on Singapore online marketplace Qo010 can now insure against defective purchases worth more than S$100.
Amazon Prime Now now available on Singapore app stores
Singapore customers can now access download the Amazon Prime Now app, made available today July 27, on both iTunes and Google Play.
Indian-origin woman charged by Skillsfuture Singapore for submitting false claims
A Singaporean-Indian woman was charged on July 26 for allegedly submitting false claims to obtain government funds for in-house employee training at a cafe in Singapore.
Indian-origin Muslim woman murdered in suspected honour killing for dating Arab Muslim man
In a suspected honour killing for dating an Arab Muslim, an Indian-origin Muslim in the UK was kidnapped, raped and murdered, according to a report by Times of India.
Scoot to add five new destinations by June 2018, including a long-haul to USA
Scoot, the budget wing of Singapore Airlines (SIA), will be adding five new destinations to its network by June 2018.
Heritage takes centre stage at Changi’s new T4
Changi Airport unveiled its soon-to-be-opened Terminal 4 (T4) yesterday, featuring the Heritage Zone in the transit area to permanently showcase Singapore’s local culture and flavour to international passengers.
Behind wheels for more than two hours a day? It may lower your IQ: Scientists, including one of Indian-origin
A group of researchers, including one of Indian origin, have found that regularly spending more than two hours a day behind the wheel reduces intelligence. Brain power fell faster in middle-aged people who drove long distances every day.
Two Indian-origin women arrested for smuggling 4kg worth of gold in undergarments
Mumbai Airport’s Custom wing arrested two Indian-origin foreign nationals for smuggling 4kg gold jewellery in their undergarments on Saturday, according to a report by Times of India on July 24, 2017.
AI and machines could help Singapore’s economic growth to double
Singapore’s annual growth rate could be increased to 5.4 percent in 18 years, should artificial intelligence be fully adopted. This would be the largest increase among 33 countries studied.
