The weaker payment performance in the third quarter is a “clear indication that firms here are feeling the impact of a credit crunch”, says D&B Singapore.
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Sharp fall in prompt payment by local companies in Q3 2016
Largest Japanese festival in Singapore to be held in October
The SJ50 Matsuri commemorates 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two island nations.
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25-year-old man dies after crashing car into road divider on East Coast Road
SINGAPORE – A 25-year-old man died on Monday (Oct 3) morning after crashing his car into a centre divider on East Coast Road.
He is believed to have skidded while travelling towards Mountbatten Road. No one else was injured in the incident that happened at about 5.30am opposite Siglap Centre. It was raining heavily at the time.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force said that the man was trapped in the car and had to be extricated. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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A resident living in a landed home nearby, who wanted to be known only as Alan, told The Straits Times that he was awakened by the noise from the crash.
“I thought a building collapsed. I heard a few bangs and called the police,” said the 47-year-old, who works in the shipping industry.
When he looked out of his window, he saw passers-by trying to help the man, but they could not unlock the car door, he said.
Others who arrived just after the crash said that there was a traffic jam for about two hours in the area.
This article was first published on Oct 3, 2016.
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Fallen tree damages gas pipes at Holland Close; about 70 households affected
SINGAPORE – A tree about eight storeys tall was believed to have been felled by heavy rain and strong winds early Monday (Oct 3) morning at Holland Close.
The fallen tree damaged gas pipes and affected the gas supply to an estimated 72 households living in a block of flats.
A Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) spokesman said it was alerted to the incident at Block 1, Holland Close, at 5.41am.
A fire engine, a red rhino and an ambulance were dispatched to the scene, although no injuries were reported.
For safety reasons, SCDF also shut off the mains to the gas pipes.
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The tree’s falling branches shattered the windows of five units in the block.
A resident who lived on the fourth floor told the Chinese evening daily that his unit’s gas supply was cut off from about 6.30am.
“It was really inconvenient without a gas supply. My wife often makes breakfast, but this morning we had no choice but to go out and buy food,” he said.
A Singapore Power spokesman said the tree had damaged a gas riser and an estimated 72 units in the block were affected.
“Our technicians were immediately deployed to the site and our priority was to ensure the safety of everyone in the vicinity. As a precautionary measure, valves to the gas pipes were shut off by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) to isolate the leak,” he said.
The spokesman added that the gas supply was restored at 8.45am, although it was interrupted for about 15 minutes at around 1pm to allow repair works to be completed.
In response to media queries, a Tanjong Pagar Town Council spokesman said it was working with the Housing and Development Board to contact the owners of the five units whose window’s glass panes had been damaged.
Shin Min also reported that at least 19 trees had been felled over the past two months due to thunderstorms.
A notable incident last month saw a 12-storey-high heritage tree fall on Pearl Bank Apartments in Outram.
The Purple Millettia, which was over 60 years old, damaged several apartments.
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Keppel acknowledges 'suspicious' transactions linked to agent in Brazil
Last month, the Singapore-based offshore oil rig builder refuted allegations that its top executives authorised the agent, Zwi Skornicki, to pay bribes on its behalf for contracts between Keppel and two companies – Sete Brasil Participacoes and Petroleo Brasileiro, also known as Petrobras.
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Deutsche Bank woes may lead to job cuts in S’pore: Analysts
SINGAPORE – The problems at Germany’s largest lender, Deutsche Bank, which has seen its share price tumble to record lows on concerns of a looming US$14 billion (S$19 billion) fine by US authorities, could raise questions over the fate of some of its…
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South Africa's high commissioner to Singapore a convicted drug smuggler: Report
Hazel Francis Ngubeni allegedly smuggled a bag of cocaine while working as a cabin attendant for South African Airways, according to a report by South Africa’s Sunday Times.
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Manufacturing activity expands for 1st time in 15 months but woes remain
SINGAPORE – Manufacturing activity in Singapore expanded for the first time in 15 months in September as factories ramped up production ahead of the year-end festive period, but economists warn that it is too early to tell if the recovery can be…
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Mother of late Cultural Medallion winner Iskandar Ismail receives Cultural Medallion herself
SINGAPORE – The mother of the late Cultural Medallion winner Iskandar Mirza Ismail received a Cultural Medallion herself on Monday from President Tony Tan Keng Yam, alongside Chinese calligrapher Koh Mun Hong.
Nona Asiah, 86, who was born Asiah Aman, is recognised for her significant contributions to the Malay film and music scenes in the 1940s and 50s.
Besides singing and acting, Nona Asiah was a dancer, fashion designer and educator. The popular singer was the vocal coach of more than 300 songs, many of which were composed by Zubir Said.
The Cultural Medallion was also awarded to Koh Mun Hong for his work in calligraphy, poetry and ink painting.
The award-winning artist also groomed a whole generation of prolific calligraphers. He has been teaching calligraphy and Chinese ink painting at Braddell Heights for the past 30 years.
Five other multi-disciplinary artists were recognised with the Young Artist Award.
Besides the award, installation artists Alecia Neo and Ezzam Rahman, poets Marc Nair and Pooja Nansi, and playwright Liu Xiaoyi, who are all 35 years old and under, will have access to a grant of $10,000 to pursue their artistic pursuits and development.
A total of 121 artists has been awarded the Cultural Medallion to date since its inception in 1979 by the late President of Singapore, Mr Ong Teng Cheong, who was then Minister of Culture.
Cultural Medallion winners are each eligible for a $80,000 grant to further their artistic pursuits.
“The recipients of this year’s Cultural Medallion and Young Artist Awards are trailblazers in their respective fields and we are proud to recognise and celebrate their successes,” said Ms Kathy Lai, chief executive of the National Arts Council in a statement.
“We hope they will continue to inspire more Singaporeans in their pursuit of artistic excellence.”
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Floods affect 600,000 in North Korea: Red Cross
At least 600,000 people in North Korea have been affected by heavy flooding that damaged or destroyed 30,000 homes, the Red Cross said, calling for urgent humanitarian aid ahead of the winter.
“The disaster hit, in many ways, at probably the worst time,” said Chris Staines, head of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) delegation in North Korea.
The IFRC has been working with North Korea’s Red Cross Society to deliver aid to northeastern communities that suffered the worst of the flooding caused by heavy rains in late August.
Staines said “urgent action” was needed before the first snowfall expected in late October when temperatures fall below freezing, and can reach minus 30 deg C in mid-winter.
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“This is seriously harsh conditions and that’s why we need much more permanent solutions in terms of shelter, in terms of the health services and the access to food, and sorting out issues around safe water,” he said.
The IFRC has launched a 15.2 million Swiss Francs (S$21 million) emergency appeal to reach more than 300,000 people with humanitarian assistance over the next 12 months.
The IFRC released video footage it said was taken last week in North Hamgyong province that showed damaged buildings and displaced people living in rows of temporary shelters.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said on Sept 12 that, according to figures based on government data, 133 people had been killed and 395 were missing.
News of the disaster has come as North Korea appears even more isolated from its neighbours and the wider world after its fifth nuclear test last month.
Widespread deforestation for fuel and farming has made the impoverished country prone to natural disasters, especially floods.
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