Raffles Hall Association Alumni forum “closed to public” after outcry over sudden change of speakers

In the aftermath of public outcry over the abrupt change of speakers…

Robinsons’ closure offers important lesson in how we should view Singapore’s development in post-COVID era, says PV chief Lim Tean

It was reported earlier today (30 Oct) that Robinsons Singapore, one of…

‘China is angry’: Taiwan anxiety rises as sabre-rattling grows

by Amber Wang with Jerome Taylor in Hong Kong The tank traps…

FRAME-UP: Episode Two – 30 October 1974

by Tan Wah Piow FRAME-UP, as defined in the Oxford dictionary, “a situation…

不敌疫情罗敏申清盘 杨莉明劝企业要跟上时代步伐

面对消费市场的转变,加之冠病疫情加剧经济挑战,有162年历史的本地老牌百货公司罗敏申(Robinsons)在今日宣布,将关闭本地最后两家店面。 人力部长杨莉明,在受询及罗敏申清盘一事时表达惋惜,但她也指此事对于本地企业来说是”强烈信息“,若要生存就得不断转型迎合消费者需求,应跟上时代的步伐。 他提及现金许多年轻人都已习惯网购,市场不会一成不变。尽管罗敏申也是国人成长时期的一部分,也占有新加坡面貌的一席之地,但她相信国人也会感觉这是“一个时代的结束。” 他指出,市场环境不会一成不变,例如冠病疫情就加速了这转型。 罗敏申高级总经理林宝明在文告中坦言,“我们对今日的决定感遗憾。但尽管整体行业面临挑战,罗敏申团队仍持续追求品牌成功。”然而,消费市场的转变,以及冠病疫情都加剧了该公司的形势。 除了新加坡的两间店面,罗敏申在马国的门市也宣布清盘。 罗敏申成立于1858年,算是本埠第一家百货公司,抵住了二战期间日军的空袭。但162年历史走到今天,亦不敌疫情下的萧条。

Epigram Books thanks chairman of PR agency for purchasing more than 160 children’s books for charity

Local bookstore and publisher Epigram Books took to its Facebook on Tuesday…

Indonesian activists slam ‘Jurassic Park’ plan for Komodo dragon habitat

Indonesian conservationists have slammed plans to turn the home of endangered Komodo…

Thai opposition figure charged over illegal protest

A prominent Thai anti-establishment figure was on Thursday charged for his role…

SJP Asia: Over half of Hong Kongers, Singaporeans believe investing sustainably would compromise returns

St. James’s Place (SJP) recently concluded its annual Client Conference: A World Worth…