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Changi Airport: Ground handler may have given wrong info to passenger

A TR Emeritus (TRE) reader, Yee, was visibly upset with his recent encounter at Changi Airport ('My Worst Experience at Changi Airport'). His encounter totally changed his impression of Changi Airport, which is supposed to be of "world class standard". He was stopped at customs and his hand-carried luggage was found to be over...

SG’s household debt at dangerous 279% of GDP

According to Kelvin Tay, UBS Wealth Management's regional chief investment officer for the Southern Asia-Pacific, Singapore's household debt stood at 279% of GDP in the 1st quarter of 2013. Mr Tay said that the rapid rise in Singapore’s household debt, coupled with high residential prices, could make the city-state vulnerable...

Ex-President Nathan celebrates 89th birthday at Jollibee in Lucky Plaza

Ex-president Nathan, his wife and Ho Ching enjoying a Jollibee meal at the Lucky Plaza outlet's formal opening (ST Photo). Singapore ex-President Nathan celebrated his 89th birthday at Jollibee outlet in Lucky Plaza yesterday (3 Jul). He was accompanied by Temasek Holdings' chief executive Ho Ching and Philippine government...