Amid a more volatile business environment, close to three in five employers (58 per cent) plan to freeze hiring in 2026 — up from 50 per cent in 2025 — a survey by the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) showed.The survey, conducted between June 25 and Aug 15, received responses from around 240 employers and found that over 70 per cent of them expect greater uncertainty in the coming year — a spike from 58 per cent in the previous survey.The proportion of employers planning to reduce headcount is similar to that in 2024, with large employers being more likely to do so.Additionally, close to half of the respondents (48 per cent) plan to implement wage moderation or wage freezes, up from 38 per cent in 2024.Firms planning to raise salaries will be giving lower increments than previous years, according to the survey.On the bright side, 96 per cent of respondents who employ lower wage workers have planned built-in wage increases for them next year.Employers, especially small and medium-sized firms, plan to be more cautious in the coming months.

A 37-year-old male tipper truck driver was taken conscious to hospital after an accident along Tuas Viaduct in the early hours of Tuesday (Dec 2). The accident involved two heavy vehicles — a tipper truck and a cement mixer. The police told AsiaOne that they were alerted to the accident along Tuas Viaduct, towards Tuas South Avenue 3, at about 3.35am. Responding to AsiaOne's queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force said the driver was conveyed to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital. A video of the aftermath of the accident posted on Facebook by SG Road Vigilante shows the tipper truck lying on its right side with what appears to be soil spilt onto the road. The truck's front bumper and the viaduct's railings also appear to be damaged. A short distance away, behind the truck, the cement mixer was stopped with some damage seen on the right side of its front bumper. The video also shows an excavator at the scene after sunrise, working in the rain to remove the soil and debris scattered on the road shoulder of the two-lane road. Police investigations are ongoing. 

A fire broke out in a bedroom of a 10th floor HDB flat in Sengkang on Monday (Dec 1) morning. The incident took place at about 2.55am at Block 415A Fernvale Link. In a Facebook post on the same day, Ang Mo Kio GRC member of parliament Victor Lye said the fire may have been caused by an electronic device being charged. «Woken up by the crackling fire, the resident tried putting out the fire with four fire extinguisher canisters that he had, but it was not enough,» added Lye, who represents the Buangkok-Fernvale South ward. He also thanked the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) for their quick response, and the town council team which assisted to clean up the place before residents in the block left for work. Responding to AsiaOne's queries, the SCDF said the fire involved the contents of a bedroom in the unit and was extinguished using a hose reel. One person was assessed by an SCDF paramedic for minor injuries but the person declined to be sent to hospital, added the SCDF. The cause of the fire is under investigation. 

Sergey Shoigu stressed that Moscow and Beijing share a common understanding of the inadmissibility of attempts to falsify history

The Turkish Navy could take on the task of ensuring safe navigation, Turkish security expert Gungor Yavuzarslan said

According to Rodion Miroshnik, Kiev targeted Russian civilian sites with at least 3,091 projectiles

As Dmitry Peskov noted, there are countries and associations that are trying to hinder the development of trade between India and Russia

Leading experts are conducting master classes and educational tracks at Moscow International Video Game Week, Head of the Moscow Culture Department Alexey Fursin noted

Last week, the former Olympian, 44, was photographed leaving Horse Guards with Anne, 75, for the annual World Horse Welfare conference at the Royal Geographical Society in London

A heated discussion has erupted on Facebook following Ayuba James’s post highlighting the growing cyberbullying directed at a Malawian woman known publicly as Rita or Ritaa. The woman, who often shares moments of her seemingly successful and joyful life, has become a target of persistent online hostility—especially from fellow women, according to the post. Ayuba […] The post Online Outrage: Malawians React to Cyberbullying Targeting Woman Known as Rita appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Shadric Namalomba, has issued yet another warning to the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) over alleged unprofessionalism and political bias. He cautions that employees who fail to uphold the broadcaster’s mandate “will be fired.” But let us be brutally honest—what’s new here? Every minister before him, across successive administrations, has […] The post Editorial: Same Warnings, No Change – MBC in the Crosshairs Again appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Last week, the former Olympian, 44, was photographed leaving Horse Guards with Anne, 75, for the annual World Horse Welfare conference at the Royal Geographical Society in London

A SECURITY expert has warned that the widespread disruption caused by the passage of Hurricane Melissa has created new opportunities for criminals to target vulnerable communities and workplaces. Hopeton Thomas, security manager at JN Bank, said...

DELARNO SMALL, a dedicated farmer from Bonnet District in Guys Hill, St Catherine, is demonstrating resilience as he recovers from losses sustained during Hurricane Melissa and pursues significant expansion of his goat-rearing operation. The 23-...

WESTERN BUREAU: Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton says Jamaica has no confirmed cholera cases after Hurricane Melissa, though leptospirosis has surfaced in several parishes, prompting intensified public health measures....

Scott’s Cove, on the St Elizabeth side of the border with Westmoreland, was once idyllic. Category 5 Hurricane Melissa changed that. On one side of the cove sat a fishing village; on the other, roadside shacks sold fried fish, which have a...

In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the HerRelief Jamaica Foundation has mobilised recovery efforts across affected communities, coordinating medical supplies and support with backing from the Jamaican diaspora. Founded to serve vulnerable...

The St George's Hill estate in Surrey, has been home to ex-Beatles John Lennon and Sir Ringo Starr. rock'n'roll knights Sir Elton John and Sir Tom Jones and sporting aces.

A town fighting plans to house 600 single male asylum seekers on a nearby military base is angry £450,000 is being spent on Winnie-the-Pooh celebrations, the Daily Mail can reveal.

Free movement is one of the four freedoms enjoyed by EU citizens. This includes the rights of movement and residence for workers, the rights of entry and residence for family members, and the right to work in another Member State and be treated on an equal footing with nationals of that Member State. Restrictions apply for the public service. The European Labour Authority serves as a dedicated agency for the free movement of workers, including posted workers. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The EU fisheries control system aims to ensure compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (CFP). Its efficiency is widely recognised as a necessary condition for a successful policy. Fisheries control is a competence of Member States, which are responsible for controlling their fishing and related activities, while the Commission verifies how they fulfil their responsibilities. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The European Council, formed of the heads of state or government of the Member States, provides the necessary impetus for the development of the European Union and sets out the general political guidelines. The Commission President is also a non-voting member. The President of the European Parliament addresses the European Council at the beginning of its meetings. The Treaty of Lisbon established the European Council as an institution of the Union and endowed it with a long-term presidency. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The coordination of social security facilitates the free movement of people within the EU. After a fundamental reform of legislation in this area in 2010, the Commission included proposals in its 2016 Labour Mobility Package to further reform the system and adapt it to modern economic and social realities in the EU. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

EU regulations on maritime transport focus on the application of the principle of free movement of services and the correct application of competition rules, while ensuring a high level of safety, good working conditions and environmental standards. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Singaporeans are invited to share their views for Budget 2026 over a six-week period from Tuesday (Dec 2) until Jan 12, announced the Ministry of Finance (MOF).Individuals, organisations and businesses can provide their views and suggestions under three themes: advancing our economy; securing good jobs; and uplifting Singaporeans to progress together.The 2026 budget is scheduled to be presented in February 2026.Advancing our economyIn its media release on Dec 2, MOF said that a vibrant and dynamic economy is essential for creating good jobs and opportunities for Singaporeans.It added that Singapore will continue to invest in innovation and expand productive capacity to drive new areas of growth, but must carefully manage its limited land and resources, while addressing climate change-related threats.MOF listed the following themes and questions for the public's feedback and suggestions: 

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- When Dr Mike Chase banks the small survey plane over northern Botswana's mopane woodlands, he can see the country's wildlife story written in the dust below. Carcasses -- some months old, others more recent -- lie scattered along ancient elephant paths, mute evidence of drought, hunting and poaching. Farther ahead, the shadows of living elephants stretch across the floodplains of the Chobe.

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[allAfrica] Nairobi, Kenya -- Africa's fight for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender equality has never been more urgent, as hard-won gains are increasingly threatened by shrinking civic spaces, rising political hostility, and the withdrawal of global funding. These pressures are creating widening gaps in national budgets and weakening the systems meant to protect the rights and dignity of young women, adolescents, and marginalized groups.

[allAfrica] Nairobi, Kenya -- Sexual and reproductive health is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of development, shaping the dignity, choices, and futures of women and girls everywhere. International and regional human rights frameworks, echoed in national laws, affirm this right and call for bold action and innovation to ensure women and girls can access quality, affordable care throughout their lives. At a moment when gains are fragile and progress is uneven, safeguarding SRHR is both urgent and indispensable.

A NATO admiral’s words about a “pre-emptive strike” on Russia show the bloc is seeking escalation of conflict, Moscow has said Read Full Article at RT.com

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All is set for the 2025 Malawi Grassroots Soccer Festival, where the future stars of Malawi football will take centre stage this Saturday at Mzuzu Stadium. The day-long event will bring together eight Under-15 primary school teams—four girls’ teams and four boys’ teams—from Mzuzu and Mzimba North. The festival is organised by the Malawi Grassroots […] The post All Set for 2025 Malawi Grassroots Soccer Festival appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Vice President Dr Jane Mayemu Ansah on Monday visited communities in Mangochi that were hit by a devastating hailstorm last week. Ansah, who was accompanied by senior government officials, traditional leaders, and community members, urged Malawians to take precautionary measures during the rainy season. She said forecasts from the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological […] The post VP Ansah Calls for Stronger Structures to Withstand Disasters appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former Malawi international football star Esau “Black Mamba” Kanyenda has revealed that he has been diagnosed with liver cancer and is undergoing treatment in the United Kingdom, where he is currently based. Kanyenda made the announcement on Monday through his verified Facebook page, where he openly shared his medical condition and appealed for prayers and […] The post Esau Kanyenda Battling Liver Cancer, Slams Death Rumours as Malawi Rallies Behind the “Black Mamba” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet the US Presidential special envoy today