Beyond job expectations, the overwhelming presence of smoking in his workplace has been a major concern. “Almost everyone smokes—about eight or nine out of ten people,” he estimated. As his job ...

SINGAPORE: In Parliament last week, Workers’ Party Member of Parliament Jamus Lim (Sengkang GRC) made the case for reinstating Thaipusam as a public holiday. He said that when the Indian community ...

BEIJING: BYD’s sales exceeded US$100 billion (S$133.9 billion) last year, beating Tesla’s revenue of US$97.7 billion as the Chinese automaker gained ground with its electric and hybrid cars. Bloomberg ...

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SINGAPORE: A retail worker was stunned after discovering that his manager was enforcing a workplace rule that bans staff from eating outside during their break, only allowing them to “order takeaway ...

Rory Mcllroy secured his second Players Championship title with an easy win over JJ Spaun in a three-hole playoff at Sawgrass.  This win is not only Mcllroy’s second PGA Tour victory of the season, ...

SINGAPORE: A retail worker was stunned after discovering that his manager was enforcing a workplace rule that bans staff from eating outside during their break, only allowing them to “order takeaway ...

Despite this steep drop, Nestlé Malaysia still trades at a premium valuation compared to its industry peers. According to The New Straits Times (NST), analysts note that the company’s ...

However, he pointed out that Nestlé has historically commanded such a valuation premium due to its strong brand equity and market leadership. Several key factors have contributed to Nestlé Malaysia’s ...

SINGAPORE: A Malaysian student who’s set to graduate from one of Singapore’s local universities in about a month and a half has taken to Reddit to ask for some tips on job searching. Posting on the ...

SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man is seeking advice online after he and his fiancée started having second thoughts about spending S$20,000 on a small wedding slated for late 2026. With whispers of a ...

SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man is seeking advice online after he and his fiancée started having second thoughts about spending S$20,000 on a small wedding slated for late 2026. With whispers of a ...