The Independent Singapore News SINGAPORE: A frustrated jobseeker took to Reddit to ask if companies in Singapore are truly hiring, after experiencing months of disappointing responses to job applications. In a post on the ‘Ask Singapore’ forum, he explained that he had applied to numerous job openings over the past few months and, on many […]Continue reading

The Independent Singapore News SINGAPORE: As Singapore gears up for its most pivotal General Election in years, Ravi Philemon’s recent reflections on Marine Parade–Braddell Heights GRC and the broader state of opposition politics offer a sobering warning: if the opposition does not wake up, if it continues to fracture and falter, the only winner will […]Continue reading

The Independent Singapore News By Justin Quek As technology continues to transform the real estate industry, AI will become an integral part of the process. Real estate agents and their clients increasingly leverage AI to enhance efficiency, with industry players introducing AI-powered solutions across various platforms to support client needs. AI is continuously reshaping the […]Continue reading

The Independent Singapore News SINGAPORE: Former NTUC Income Chief Executive Officer Tan Suee Chieh has issued a pointed appeal to voters in Jalan Kayu SMC, urging residents to hold NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng accountable for the aborted Income Insurance-Allianz deal, as the ruling party politician mounts a bid to return to Parliament through the […]Continue reading

The Independent Singapore News SINGAPORE: An Ang Mo Kio resident has expressed frustration online after waiting in vain for a promised house visit by the People’s Action Party (PAP) candidate for their ward last night (26 Apr). Taking to Reddit, the resident said that the candidate had announced plans to visit several blocks between 7 […]Continue reading

The Independent Singapore News SINGAPORE: Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) candidate for Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC, Gigene Wong, has issued a formal apology for using a racial slur against her own running mate Ariffin Sha in a controversial speech she made at a rally on Saturday night (26 Apr). Ms Wong, speaking in Chinese dialect, had referred […]Continue reading

The Independent Singapore News SINGAPORE: In an Instagram post on April 24, Workers’ Party (WP) chair Sylvia Lim noted that “every GE is a battle for hearts and minds”. However, in Punggol GRC, there appears to be a battle of the eyes as well, with some Singaporeans pitting an attractive candidate from one party against […]Continue reading

The Independent Singapore News SINGAPORE: Halfway into the campaign period for the May 3 polls, The Independent Singapore takes a look at what appear to be the most hotly contested wards for this year’s General Election, based on online buzz. While the ruling party is expected to retain the majority of seats, exactly how much […]Continue reading

The Independent Singapore News SINGAPORE: Despite acknowledging a viral call-out by Hamster Society Singapore (HSS), the criticism against People’s Action Party (PAP) candidate for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC Edward Chia has yet to abate, with critics continuing to ask why the one-term MP would glorify backyard breeding as a way to appear relatable. The controversy stems […]Continue reading