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SINGAPORE: More money is flowing into Singapore from some of Asia’s wealthiest. These high-net-worth individuals are boosting their investments in hotels amid a surge in travel after years of pandemic restrictions, reports Forbes. Among the billionaires who are bringing in big bucks are Sukanto Tanoto from Indonesia and Pansy Ho from Hong Kong. Forbes added […]

Hotel boom in Singapore as Asia’s wealthiest bring in S$6billion in investments amid post-Covid travel surge

In his Valentine’s Day Budget 2023 speech, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong discuss a multitude of issues that are concerning Singaporeans today. He addresses a number of pressing matters, most notably the difficulties that many are facing with the persistently high levels of global inflation as well as the skyrocketing prices of […]

Budget 2023 Recap — What You Need To Know

SINGAPORE: A Singapore Redditor wanted to “hear some thoughts and views” concerning whether or not money equals happiness. Reddit user No_Afternoon_3289 wrote on Saturday (Jan 28) that this question “can apply to Singapore or just in general.” “For me, I think it really depends on each person. I’m rather content with my life right now […]

Singapore netizens debate if money equals happiness

SINGAPORE: “PSA, MORE AIR HOLES NEEDED FOR YOUR RATS,” Hamster Society Singapore appealed to Mandai Wildlife Reserve in an Instagram post, along with a video of a family of white rats at the Singapore Zoo who seemed to be struggling for air. “Air is not an option. Air is NECESSITY to live. We hope this […]

Rats in Singapore Zoo seen to be gasping for air, animal welfare group expresses concern

SINGAPORE — A resident drew attention to the refuse at his Hougang HDB, obviously unhappy with the state of things. Mr Darren Lim wrote on the popular COMPLAINT SINGAPORE  Facebook page, “When we moved into 922 Hougang St 91, we didn’t know that our block is also a makeshift refuse centre.” He also posted pictures […]

Resident suffers loud noise for 4 years with unsightly dirty & dangerous refuse items in their block

Now that the first few days of Chinese New Year have ended, it’s time to address the taboo topic of getting screwed. Like it or not, the reality on the ground in just about every corner of the globe is gloomy, and there’s a good chance that one will get screwed. Unless you’re at the […]

OPINION | How do you deal with getting screwed by your employer, who cuts off your only source of income?

SINGAPORE — Video footage of a resident sweeping trash over to a neighbour’s house during Chinese New Year has been circulated online, causing Singaporeans to take to the comments with their sentiments on the matter. On Monday (Jan 23), a netizen shared a video with an online group featuring a resident sweeping rubbish over to […]

Caught on Camera: Resident sweeps trash to neighbour’s house on first day of Chinese New Year

SINGAPORE — A photo of chicken meat and egg got a customer asking if he has grown old or if the the market has “going crazy” after paying S$11 for the meal. A photo of an omelette with rice and fried chicken was posted on the Facebook group Complaint Singapore on Sunday (Jan 22) with […]

‘S$11 for chicken & egg?’ — Customer asks if he has grown old or if the market has gone crazy

SINGAPORE: In the wake of personal setbacks exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, one resilient woman has opened up about her extreme methods to save up for next one year, rebuild her life, and secure her financial future. Despite facing a brutal retrenchment during the pandemic without any severance package, she embarked on a journey of […]

Woman shares her “extreme method” of saving up money for the next 1 year

SINGAPORE: A comprehensive national study, spearheaded by researchers from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), has revealed alarming findings regarding the long-term health implications of unvaccinated individuals who have recovered from COVID-19. Based on the medical records of 106,012 individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 between Sept 1 and Nov 31, 2021, during the Delta variant’s predominance, the study […]