Gan Thiam Poh (Ang Mo Kio GRC) Extending childcare leave amid Covid-19 Mr Gan noted that currently, if a young child falls sick, he is given at least five days of medical leave by the doctor due to Covid-19 conditions. “At least one parent has to take leave to look after the child. If the […]
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BANGKOK (REUTERS) – Thailand’s prime minister said on Thursday (Feb 25) that his meeting with Myanmar’s military-appointed foreign minister on Wednesday, following the Feb 1 coup in the neighbouring country did not mean “endorsement”. He mainly listened to Mr Wunna Maung Lwin, appointed by the Myanmar military, talk about “political developments” and the situation in […]
SINGAPORE – Singapore should never reveal the full extent of its national financial reserves, said Mr Saktiandi Supaat (Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC). “Publicising data from our reserves is akin to revealing the size of our ammunition, to hedge funds and speculators out there with large pools of funds to play with,” he added on Thursday (Feb […]
Hi all, In today’s bulletin: Good progress on Covid-19 vaccines as Asia starts immunisations, the knives are out as supporters and opponents of Myanmar coup clash, IATA’s digital travel pass to launch in March, Hong Kongers are buying up homes in Britain, and more. Reading this on the web or know someone who might enjoy receiving […]
Hi all, In today’s bulletin: Good progress on Covid-19 vaccines as Asia starts immunisations, the knives are out as supporters and opponents of Myanmar coup clash, IATA’s digital travel pass to launch in March, Hong Kongers are buying up homes in Britain, and more. Reading this on the web or know someone who might enjoy receiving […]
SEOUL/TOKYO – The United States under the Biden administration is set to boost trilateral cooperation with its allies, South Korea and Japan, to keep a rising China in check. But this would require its two partners to first mend their ties, which has sunk to new lows over historical and trade issues. Please subscribe to […]
SINGAPORE – Drug offender Adam hasn’t had much to look forward to behind bars but when the chance came to cook a meal for his mum, he jumped at it. Adam (not his real name) whipped up a pan-seared seabass with salsa verde and mashed potato that was delivered to his mum’s doorstep as part […]
SINGAPORE – Two People’s Action Party office-holders crossed swords with Non-Constituency MP Leong Mun Wai over his proposal to impose a $1,200 monthly levy on Employment Pass (EP) holders, saying it signalled how his Progress Singapore Party favoured Singapore closing up instead of welcoming global companies and talent. This was a view that the Government […]
SINGAPORE – The Ministry of National Development is studying ways to provide more options for stay-home notice facilities to meet travellers’ different preferences and budgets. As it does so, it will not compromise on the safety of travellers, operational staff and the general community, said Minister of State for National Development Tan Kiat How on Thursday […]