Transition finance from the prism of energy security (BT)
For green finance to work effectively, it should aim not only to facilitate decarbonisation, but also ensure energy security in Singapore (or any country)
Have COE prices peaked? Here’s what analysts say (CNA)
Premiums for Certificates of Entitlement have fallen after peaking in October. Analysts tell CNA why prices dipped and what to expect in the coming months.
Teen pregnancies and why kids don’t confide in us when they’re in trouble (ST)
As a society, we have to go beyond the ‘blame and shame’ culture. As parents, we must learn to discipline our kids without losing kindness.
Must we lose convenience to stay safe from phishing scams? (ST)
The Shared Responsibility Framework will get lax banks and telcos to compensate victims of scams, but we should also try to make life easier for customers.
Will global supply chains be disrupted by ship attacks in the Red Sea? (TODAY)
The United States on Monday (Dec 18) announced a 10-nation coalition to fend off missile and drone attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea, which is part of a major global shipping route.
Dormitory operators eye diversification into eldercare (BT)
Migrant worker dormitory operators are tapping the experiences gained during the pandemic to expand into eldercare and assisted living services.
Commentary: The price isn’t right when there’s unjust profiteering (CNA)
How do we discern between justifiable price hikes and exploitative profiteering? SUSS’ Ben Chester Cheong weighs in.
Kos sara hidup, inflasi antara cabaran 2024 (Berita)
Kos sara hidup yang meningkat dan inflasi akan menjadi antara isu yang menjejas rakyat Singapura pada 2024.
人力部：本地第三季职缺减少 连跌六季显示人力需求降温 (Zaobao)
人力部指出，本地劳动力需求降温，这已通过职缺减少体现出来。分析师则认为，本地被裁人数和失业率仍然处于较低水平，和长期趋势相近，因此还无法以此判断本地经济接下来是否会收缩。