INTERNATIONALLY acknowledged economist Nouriel Roubini on Friday joined other experts in urging Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to delay a planned hike in Japan's sales tax, despite the country's government debt burden now being the highest among economically advanced nations.
Consumers need help navigating health insurance thicket
ASK the average man in the street what his health insurance covers. Most likely, he doesn't know.
Political savvy is a skill – not a game
THINK about one trait that your leaders at work share. No, it's not their work ethic. Nor is it charisma.
Indonesia submits bid for seat in ICAO council
FOUR failed bids to join the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) council have not stopped Indonesia from giving another shot at gaining a voice and some influence on matters related to international aviation.
A taste of Budget 2016
LUNCH adventure today is back to Beach Road's Golden Mile Food Centre to check out who is still operating there, since the government took back this 40-plus-year-old building in December 2015. There are quite a few empty stalls now given the uncertain future of the building amid the many changes and upgrading projects taking place in the Geylang/Kampong Glam area. Fortunately, a handful of the popular makan joints are still there including this "healthy" 91 Fried Kway Teow & Kheng Fatt Hainanese beef noodles. Still good although I still prefer the sinful version because sweet goreng kway teow is most sedap with sinful pork lard and Chinese sausages. Sinning is always more pleasurable, lah! Muahahaha. But this ah pek is trying to stay healthy since Singapore's Budget Day is only a few days away.
ST Explainers: Eye on China's economy; tennis star's failed test
March 19, 2016 5:00 AM
This past fortnight, the explainers focused mainly on hard news. The China economy, keenly watched this year as turmoil rocked its stock market and caused ripples in global markets, was big news as Beijing published its 13th Five-Year Plan.
Earth Hour: Lights out on Saturday to shed light on climate change
March 19, 2016 5:00 AM
From Jurong to Marina Bay, homes, offices and other buildings will go dark tonight to mark Earth Hour, a worldwide movement to raise awareness of climate change.
4-hour MRT disruption on E-W Line
March 19, 2016 5:00 AM
A track fault on the East-West MRT Line yesterday caused the most serious rail disruption since January.
Singapore a 'prime target' amid growing threat in region
March 19, 2016 5:00 AM
Malaysia carried out more than 100 arrests of people suspected of having links to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terror group and foiled seven terrorist plots last year.
