Insect farming start-up raises $234 million for food expansion
April 17, 2023 6:41 PM Ynsect SAS has raised €569 million in funding so far. Read More
Singapore concept of meritocracy too narrow, need to refresh mindset on schools and grades: DPM Wong
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s speech covered five key shifts in Singapore’s refreshed social compact, including new approaches on skills, social support and caring for seniors, a new definition of…
Opposition should provide concrete alternatives, not just opportunistic or populist ideas, says DPM Wong
Singapore must have a serious opposition that thinks carefully about what it will do if it forms the government one day, says Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.Read More
Government Parliamentary Committee for transport monitoring rising COE prices, impact on transport cost for Singaporeans
Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums have remained high, with the latest bidding exercise on Apr 5 closing with Category A and B prices breaking records for the second time in…
Migrant workers ‘never been segregated’ from community or mosques: MUIS
MUIS said the circular from the Singapore Bangladeshi Society “did not provide the full scope of arrangements” made for Muslim migrant workers.Read More
MUIS apologises for asking migrant workers to perform Hari Raya Puasa prayers in dorms
An earlier circular from the Singapore Bangladesh Society “did not provide the full scope of arrangements” made for Muslim migrant workers, with MUIS adding they are a “valued member” of…
Asia and Australia target greenwashing as companies risk penalties
April 17, 2023 1:14 PM Pressure is growing in the region for companies to be more honest in their climate and ESG claims. Read More
US woman campaigns to get airlines to offer free seats, bigger restrooms for plus-size travellers
April 17, 2023 12:16 PM The petition, with the hashtag #BodyEqualityinTravel, has been signed by over 5,600 people. Read More