Tharman Shanmugaratnam: Singapore picks a president who could've been much more
Voters chose Tharman Shanmugaratnam for a ceremonial role but many felt it was a waste of potential.
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Singaporeans vote for ceremonial president after rare political scandals
Singaporeans are voting in their first contested presidential election in more than a decade.
1970-01-01 08:00
In a rare win, a migrant worker sued his bosses in Singapore. And won
A manual laborer from India has successfully sued his employers in Singapore for negligence after he fell off the back of an overcrowded lorry, in a rare legal win for migrant workers that has renewed debate about their treatment in the wealthy city state.
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Gap shares jump as investors focus on profit beat over weak forecast
Shares of Gap climbed as much as 8% on Friday, after the apparel retailer's quarterly profit beat indicated
1970-01-01 08:00
Gap reports mixed second quarter and decline in sales across all brands
Gap saw soft sales across all four of its brands in the latest quarter.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gap misses quarterly sales estimates as consumer spending weakens
Gap Inc missed Wall Street estimates for quarterly sales on Thursday, hit by softness in demand as budget-strained
1970-01-01 08:00
Singapore arrests 10 foreigners, seizes S$1 billion assets in money laundering probe
SINGAPORE Singapore police have arrested 10 foreigners for alleged money laundering and forgery offences, in a case involving
1970-01-01 08:00
'I celebrated my 10th birthday in Changi PoW camp'
Olga Henderson, 91, has been reunited with a quilt she made with her fellow child prisoners.
1970-01-01 08:00
New Zealand plans to require large firms to report gender pay gaps
New Zealand's government plans to compel large businesses to report the state of their gender pay gaps in a bid to increase equity in the workplace, the country's Minister for Women Jan Tinetti announced Friday as the ruling Labour party gears up for an election fight.
1970-01-01 08:00
Singapore Q2 GDP grows 0.1% q/q, lower than first estimated
SINGAPORE Singapore's economy expanded less than initially estimated in the second quarter, official data showed on Friday, as
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Where people have to choose between food or home insurance
Extreme weather and climate change are driving up home insurance costs, forcing some into desperation.
1970-01-01 08:00
Singapore PM Lee reassures public amid political scandals, inflation
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Tuesday sought to reassure the public after a spate of political
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