CCIC Singapore Faces Liquidation and Staff Cuts Due to US Sanctions CCIC Singapore, a company with ties to China, recently made headlines as it announced the abrupt retrenchment of over 300 workers. The company attributed this decision to frozen bank accounts, citing the impact of US sanctions as being more severe than anticipated. As a…
CCIC Singapore Workers Retrenched Amid Liquidation After US Sanctions More than 300 employees of CCIC Singapore, a company with ties to China, have been laid off abruptly as a result of US sanctions. The firm is in the process of liquidation, leading to concerns over unpaid May salaries and insufficient severance packages for the affected…
Container Barge Grounded off Sentosa Successfully Towed Away On June 6, 2025, a container barge ran aground near Tanjong Beach in Sentosa, prompting a coordinated response from various authorities. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has since confirmed that the vessel has been safely towed away from the grounding site. Fortunately, there were…
Umar Patek Launches ‘Ramu Kopi’ Coffee Business Umar Patek Launches ‘Ramu Kopi’ Coffee Business Background Umar Patek, a convicted individual in connection to the 2002 Bali bombings, has recently launched a coffee business named ‘Ramu Kopi’. Patek initiated this venture following his release on parole, with a commitment to allocate a portion of the proceeds…
Singapore Retailers Face Challenges Amidst Rising Rents Singapore’s retail sector is grappling with escalating rental costs, prompting the Singapore Tenants United for Fairness (SGTUFF) to advocate for immediate reforms. SGTUFF is advocating for measures such as lease renewal caps and restrictions on foreign dominance in the retail industry. The group emphasizes that failing to address…
Freedom Flotilla’s Madleen En Route to Gaza with Aid and Activists The Madleen, a humanitarian ship commissioned by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, is currently en route to Gaza carrying aid supplies and activists. The mission of the ship is to challenge the blockade imposed by Israel on the region. United Nations Calls for Safe Passage…
Suchata “Opal” Chuangsri Makes History as First Thai Woman to Win Miss World Suchata “Opal” Chuangsri has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Thai woman to win the prestigious Miss World title. The 72nd Miss World pageant took place in Hyderabad, India, where Chuangsri emerged victorious over 107 other contestants. Historic Win Celebrated…
Singapore’s Shanti Pereira Wins Silver at Asian Athletics Championships Singaporean sprinter Shanti Pereira narrowly missed out on defending her 200m title at the Asian Athletics Championships held in Gumi, South Korea. Pereira finished just 0.01 seconds behind China’s Chen Yujie in a closely contested final. The Race and Outcome The women’s 200m final at the…
LTA Takes Enforcement Action Against Retailer for Non-Compliant Active Mobility Devices On 30 May, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that it had taken enforcement action against a retailer for selling non-compliant active mobility devices (AMDs). As part of the enforcement operation, LTA impounded five AMDs and one unregistered vehicle. This action came following a…
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong Criticizes Israel’s Gaza Restrictions Overview During a press conference on 30 May, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong expressed strong disapproval of Israel’s limitations on humanitarian aid to Gaza, suggesting that these actions may potentially violate international humanitarian law. He made these comments alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, with both leaders advocating for…