TOKYO (REUTERS) – As the coronavirus jolts Japan, the government’s huge stimulus package has come under fire from hard-hit restaurant owners for channelling funds for items like wagyu beef, melons and tourism rather than accelerating help for firms with burning…
Read MoreVaccine takes time to develop, may not give long-term immunity
Those hoping for a quick end to Covid-19 restrictions must be realistic, given that the development of a vaccine will take time, said Minister for National Development Law-rence Wong. In an interview with Money FM 89.3 yesterday, he said that…
Read More2 in 3 working Singaporeans do not have savings to last them beyond 6 months: OCBC survey
SINGAPORE – Many Singaporeans do not have enough savings to allow them to maintain their current lifestyle beyond six months if they were to lose their jobs now. An OCBC survey conducted last month during the circuit breaker period found…
Read MoreWhy I am done with travelling
“I’m okay never to travel again,” I told my friends Hwee and Phil, who both looked at me in disbelief. “Yes, and in four months, you will call us from Ukraine or something,” Phil said. “My T-shirt is full,” I…
Read MoreCricket: Twenty20 World Cup schedule under 'very high risk'
MELBOURNE (REUTERS) – Cricket Australia boss Kevin Roberts has downplayed the prospect of the Twenty20 World Cup going ahead in 2020, saying the October-November schedule was under “very high risk” due to the coronavirus pandemic. “Obviously, we’ve been hopeful all…
Read MoreNew Bill could level playing field between landlords and tenants
Landlords will have to dig deeper to help their pandemic-battered tenants under an upcoming Bill that some observers feel could level the playing field between commercial owners and tenants. The Government will provide a $2 billion cash grant to help…
Read MoreVirus struggle an 'uphill' marathon
NAIROBI • World marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge has likened the struggle athletes are enduring during the coronavirus pandemic to running a marathon on an uphill course. The Kenyan, who plans to break his course record of 2hr 2min 37sec…
Read MorePossible COVID-19 vaccines need a challenge trial
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, so does uncertainty about whether we will be able to return to “normal life” in the near future. A vaccine would be the surest way to eliminate the virus, and development of a COVID-19 vaccine…
Read MoreaskST: Safety measures a must for companies allowed to start from Tuesday
Q: Are Safe Management Measures mandatory and who should implement them? A: Yes, it is a must for all businesses to put in place Safe Management Measures to provide a safe working environment for employees and prevent Covid-19 transmission at…
Read MoreCPF increase for older workers deferred to 2022
The planned increase in Central Provident Fund (CPF) contribution rates for senior workers will be deferred by one year to Jan 1, 2022. This is to help employers manage costs amid the Covid-19 pandemic, said Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee…
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