Singaporeans are the happiest people in Asia, but the overall position of the country has fallen four notches to the 26th position, according to the latest World Happiness Report.
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Bangkok, Dubai and Singapore top destinations for Indian travellers
Bangkok, Dubai and Singapore are the top foreign destinations for Indian travellers, as per a study conducted by Hotels.com, the world’s biggest hotel booking portals.
Indian-origin man gets 10-year sentence for killing woman 16 years ago
Gunasegaran Ramasamy, 32, attempted to rob a woman at knife-point in a lift. He was sentenced to the maximum 10 years’ jail and 12 strokes of the cane for robbery with hurt by a district court. The sentence was backdated to November 18, 2013. The 2001 case had remained unsolved for more than a dec
NUS develops novel liquid that removes PM2.5 particles
A research team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has successfully concocted a novel nanofibre solution that creates thin, see-through air filters that can remove up to 90 percent of PM2.5 particles. It is also capable of achieving high air flow of 2.5 times better than conventional ai
Singapore meat imports from Brazil are safe for consumption
Singapore does not import any meat from the establishments in Brazil that are embroiled in a corruption probe over tainted products, said Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA). None of the 21 meat-processing establishments placed under a special surveillance regime by the Brazilian
SGD 660 m to be given to employers under Wage Credit Scheme
To help companies meet rising wages, the Singaporean government will be handing out about SGD 660 million to employers under the Wage Credit Scheme (WCS). About 70 per cent of the amount will be given to the small and medium sized enterprises.
Guidelines issued for burning of offerings during Qingming Festival
To show its concern towards the environment, some Buddhist and Taoist institutions have issued guidelines for the burning of offerings during the coming Qingming Festival in Singapore.
Parminder Singh joins Mediacorp as new Chief Commercial and Digital Officer
Mediacorp has announced the appointment of Parminder (Parry) Singh as its Chief Commercial and Digital Officer, the latest in a series of hires that reflect the company’s changes in the digital age.
Beautiful Momdels lit up the Pavillion with their glowing smiles
Held on March 11, 2017, Runway Mom Runway Lovers was a spellbound event with breathtaking Models parading down the ramp with their loved ones. It was followed by an open mic event that saw wonderful musical talents serenading the audience.
Singaporeans clock one of the lowest sleep hours in the world: Fitbit data
Singaporeans clock in an average of just 6.56 hours of sleep per night, making them one of the poorest sleepers in the world. Only the Japanese and Indians sleep less than Singaporeans. Other Asian countries like Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan were also near the bottom, while the top were dominated by
