Health Sciences Authority to have more powers and manpower under proposed new law
The Bill was first tabled in Parliament on Aug 4.
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MSE consulted on plans for Gillman Barracks, Maju Forest: Alvin Tan
The Government makes decisions across different ministries, based on the best interest of Singapore and Singaporeans, he said.
- MSE participated in Gillman Barracks and Maju Forest development discussions.
- Alvin Tan emphasized MSE's collaborative role with MND.
- Grace Fu clarified MSE's joint effort with other ministries in climate adaptation planning.
Contact details of many public officers in Singapore Government Directory removed to fight scams
The July 1 move comes amid rising risks of government official impersonation scams and phishing.
Changi Airport rolls out autonomous wheelchairs for transit passengers in Terminals 2 and 3
Airlines in Changi Airport handle about 2,300 wheelchair assistance requests each day, with four in five coming from transfer passengers.
Proposed lower consent thresholds could revive en bloc market, but boom unlikely: Analysts
With a shorter time to get the required number of signatures for a collective sale, this might heighten tensions among neighbours who are not keen to sell, said an analyst.
BP’s Q2 profit more than doubles to $7.36 billion after Iran war oil surge
Oil majors benefited from market volatility caused by the conflict, which disrupted energy flows.
- BP's Q2 profit more than doubles to $7.36 billion
- Surge attributed to Iran war oil disruption and higher prices
- CEO Meg O'Neill outlines five company priorities
Toyota was S’pore’s top-selling car brand for decades—until BYD arrived. Now, its dealer is retrenching workers.
The dominance of legacy automakers is no longer a given For decades, Toyota’s position at the top of Singapore’s car market looked almost untouchable.
What employers should know before dismissing staff on probation
A recent court ruling has raised concerns about the legal risks of failing probationary employees.
- Employers must provide documentation for probation dismissals in Singapore.
- Experts recommend regular feedback and clear performance evaluations.
- Eligibility for wrongful dismissal claims depends on role and service length.
Toyota raises profit outlook on weak yen, unveils $8 billion share buyback
Profit for the quarter through end-June was $8.9 billion, marking five straight months of year-on-year declines.
- Toyota raises profit outlook to 3.4 trillion yen for fiscal year
- Announces 1 trillion yen ($8.1 billion) share buyback
- Sales forecast increased to 54 trillion yen due to forex
S’pore financial reserves approach S$2 trillion as Temasek, GIC and MAS post annual results
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80 stores, 480K members, S$150M revenue: How Hockhua Tonic became a TCM giant
Your neighbourhood TCM shop is actually a S$150M empire Most Singaporeans have walked past a Hockhua Tonic store without thinking twice. Its iconic red signage, the scent of dried herbs, and rows of grab-and-go herbal teas blend so seamlessly into Singapore’s heartland malls that the brand has become part of the landscape.
Sin Hoi Sai Eating House and the Only Child Inheriting Its Late-Night Legacy
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