Tag: United States

Hsu Yee Mon Jailed for Slapping 1-Year-Old During DinnerSINGAPORE: Hsu Yee Mon, a 29-year-old Myanmar domestic worker, was sentenced to a year's jail after pleading guilty to one charge of ill-treating a child. The...

Singapore Leaders Congratulate Trump on Becoming 47th US PresidentSingapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong have extended their congratulations to Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United...

**Trump's Tariffs Impact: Unraveling the Ripple Effect on Borrowing Costs**US President Donald Trump's looming threat of imposing tariffs has sent ripples through the financial sphere, impacting borrowing costs and investment strategies. Abel Lim, the...

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of Singapore have extended their warm wishes to United States president-elect Donald Trump ahead of his upcoming inauguration. The two leaders emphasized the strong and enduring...

Workplace Fairness Legislation: A Step Towards EqualitySingapore's parliament recently passed the Workplace Fairness legislation, a crucial move in safeguarding workers against discrimination. This new law prohibits discrimination based on various protected characteristics, ensuring that...

Protecting Teens Online: Rethinking Social Media BansIn this digital age, the issue of protecting teens online has become increasingly crucial. With the rise of social media platforms, concerns about the harmful effects on young...

Whistleblowing at Singapore Post Sparks Internal Probe and ControversyIn a recent turn of events, Singapore Post has been embroiled in a scandal involving whistleblowing, leading to a cascade of events that have put the...

Financial Subsidies and Prepayment of Parental Leave to Benefit Companies Dealing with Extended Employee AbsencesIn a groundbreaking move to support working parents in Singapore, business associations and trade unions are pushing for financial subsidies...

Father Jailed for Sexually Abusing 12-Year-Old Daughter: Blamed 'Sidelong Glances'A shocking case of betrayal and abuse has come to light in Singapore, where a 52-year-old man has been sentenced to 18 years in...

Neurodiverse Team Interviews President Tharman & Celebrities: The Assembly SpotlightSingapore was abuzz when a neurodivergent team embarked on the groundbreaking journey of conducting no-holds-barred interviews with prominent figures. Led by facilitator and mentor Grace...