Revellers roamed the streets of the Lan Kwai Fong area wearing costumes, while bars dressed their storefronts with Halloween decorations. Police patrolled the area carrying banners asking people to …
Bahrain International Airport gets major ACI recognition
Bahrain International Airport (BIA … programme provides airports with an assessment of how aligned their health measures are with ACI Aviation Business Restart and Recovery guidelines, International …
BNET goes live with next generation BSS/OSS in Bahrain with BearingPoint//Beyond
BNET worked with BearingPoint//Beyond to roll out both OSS and BSS systems in a matter of months using SaaS and agile delivery for a rapid deployment. These new BSS and OSS platforms give BNET the …
Jewish pirates, hash stuffed in camels, and ‘Reefer Madness’ in Israel
The smugglers sail back to Lebanon or Syria to try their luck a different day, while the two Jewish would-be pirates head for shore to spend the booty on “wild campfire drinking.” This story of ad-hoc …
Retail business closures hit 10-month high in September
Home-grown department store Robinsons has become the latest high-profile casualty in a growing list of retailers that the Covid-19 pandemic has claimed.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Robinson’s closure: Retailers in Singapore struggle amid 10-month high in closures for sector, more expected to shutter
SINGAPORE – Home-grown department store Robinsons has become the latest high-profile casualty in a growing list of retailers that the Covid-19 pandemic has claimed. Business cessations in the retail …
In a post-COVID-19 world, an even greater challenge lies ahead of Singapore’s farms
A question now arises as to whether the ’30 by 30’ food supply vision will suffice for the country. The programme For Food’s Sake! finds out what …
Up Your Alley: Hidden gems around Singapore’s Chinatown
This is the first of CNA’s new series to uncover hidden gems around Singapore. Write in to tell us what makes your neighbourhood special.
Robinsons Singapore to close after 162 years
Robinsons Singapore, one of the oldest stores in Singapore, will close after 162 years, according to The Business Times on Oct 30. The retailer will close down for good after suffering from at least …
Biden a better prospect for Mideast economies, say UAE businessmen
Ali Rao, group CEO of Elixir Holding Dubai, said though it looks Biden is more popular … We hope that the next US president will take business-friendly measures that will support faster global and …