[Post 743] Ask Work It: Why did HR withdraw a job offer?

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After months of anticipation, you finally hear back from HR only to learn that the indicative job offer has been withdrawn. What might have caused such a u-turn and could you have done anything different? 

[Post 742] Singapore to ration electricity as a 'last resort' during emergencies

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The Energy Market Authority will ration Singapore's electricity supply during an emergency, but this will be done as a "last resort". This is among new measures to ensure the country's energy security and stability. A central gas buying entity (Gasco) will also be formed by year-end. Fully owned by the government, it will undertake all future natural gas contracts. MPs questioned if this would hinder the freedom of current generation companies to decide who they buy from. Singapore's power sector currently needs around six to seven million tonnes of natural gas annually. Nasyrah Rohim reports.

[Post 741] Behind Bars: What life is like in Singapore's Changi Prison | Full series

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We take a look at how Changi Prison inmates receive medical treatment, live in senior- and infirm-friendly cells and work at a call centre to stay employable - all from behind bars. 

[Post 740] The must-see spots for mainland Chinese travellers in Hong Kong

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A basketball court, an old police station - why are these unlikely destinations becoming the latest hotspots for mainland China tourists in Hong Kong? Shifts in the age, priorities and perspectives of mainland tourists in Hong Kong are posing unique challenges for businesses in capturing their attention and spending. 

[Post 739] Can halal food options help Hong Kong draw more Muslim tourists?

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There are nearly 18,000 eateries in Hong Kong, but only slightly over a hundred are halal-certified. How is the rising demand from Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern tourists sparking a transformation in the city’s halal food scene?

[Post 738] Exploring an insect farm in Singapore

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Now that Singapore has approved 16 species of insects as food, we take a look at how bugs are being farmed locally. We paid a visit to Werms.inc, which breeds worms and crickets as animal feed.

[Post 737] Sightseeing train in Japan to offer passengers a taste of Singaporean cuisine

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A sightseeing train in Japan connecting Tokyo and Saitama prefecture will offer passengers a taste of Singaporean cuisine from January. The Singapore-themed train, where they will be served Singaporean culinary delights while enjoying the changing seasonal scenery of Japan from their window, will run for three months. The tie-up between Seibu Railway and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) seeks to promote awareness of rural Japan to visitors, while encouraging more Japanese to travel to Singapore. CNA's Michiyo Ishida reports.