S’porean motorists continue VEP quest amid lack of clarity over warning for entering JB without tags
Many drivers remain unsure over the risk of driving to Johor without a VEP on Oct 1. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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In Quest Of: A food and wine road trip through Sicily
SICILY, Italy – Palermo greets our morning flight with a soothing, baked light. The oven warmth of the sun that caresses the ...
What is your personality? Mine’s like Obama’s
A personality test tells the writer that she's like Barack Obama. Should she believe it? Read more at straitstimes.com.
Life of bridges: A woman’s continent-crossing journey to make the world a better place
Ms Vanessa Zhang, who drives growth for DBS India, spent several years doing development work in Africa. Read more at ...
‘I might have to close in a few years’: Singapore’s ‘mamak shops’ could soon disappear
The number of such shops has dwindled to 240, down by over a third from 380 in 2014. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Why an ex-employee had to pay over $600k for dealing with a competitor
He was caught disclosing confidential business information to a rival which later hired him well before he quit. Read more at ...
SingPost closes 12 post offices in two years, pivots to new service model
It says it is meeting evolving consumer demands in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Users cry foul over LinkedIn update that taps personal data for AI training
LinkedIn is training its AI on user content unless users opt out of it in the settings menu. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Opinion
Hot, bold and spicy: What the mala mania says about Singapore
I know I am in the minority: I am one of those rare Singaporeans who do not take well to spicy food. My nose runs, my eyes tear, my stomach churns and my taste buds hate being set ablaze.
More women need to get confident with investing for retirement and financial security. Here’s how
With longer lifespans and lower earning power than men, women must learn to grow the money they have. Read more at ...
Caregiver helping to look after 6 family members once had $0 in her bank account
It taught her not to rely on one source of income, and the importance of insurance. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The mystery of the missing cat and other tall tales from Springfield, Ohio
Springfield is now experiencing the pains of a difficult rebirth - owed to the flood of Haitian migrants. Read more at ...