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THE BIG STORY: Singapore's job market recovery looks unlikely to last
The number of retrenchments rose to 1,600 in the third quarter, almost double
the previous quarter’s all-time low of 830, as the job market recovery showed
signs of a “slowing momentum”, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on
Friday (Oct 28).

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THE BIG STORY: SINGAPORE'S JOB MARKET RECOVERY LOOKS UNLIKELY TO LAST

The number of retrenchments rose to 1,600 in the third quarter, almost double
the previous quarter’s all-time low of 830, as the job market recovery showed
signs of a “slowing momentum”, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on
Friday (Oct 28).

 1.  7:43THE BIG STORY: Singapore's job market recovery looks unlikely to last
     
     The number of retrenchments rose to 1,600 in the third quarter, almost
     double the previous quarter’s all-time low of 830, as the job market
     recovery showed signs of a “slowing momentum”, said the Ministry of
     Manpower (MOM) said on Friday (Oct 28).

 2.  8:31THE BIG STORY: Singapore and the world entering period of 'prolonged
     economic pain'
     
     With growth slowing and inflation expected to remain elevated in 2023, we
     speak to NUS' Terence Ho on the worst case scenario and how Singapore can
     be best prepared should conditions worsen.

 3.  7:46Stopping South-east Asia's forests from falling silent
     
     For centuries, wild animals have been hunted for food. But commercial
     pressures and cheaper snaring methods are causing South-east Asia's forests
     to be emptied. Now, some are trying to stop the forest from falling
     permanently silent.

 4.  3:31The camping edition | Streetwise | Ep 4
     
     There is something restorative about time spent in nature. But let’s face
     it – most of us don’t want to rough it. Here are tips on how to enjoy the
     great outdoors in relative comfort.

 5.  4:52THE BIG STORY: Crypto retail investors to take risk test under proposed
     rules by MAS
     
     Singapore's financial regulator MAS is proposing a list of rules that will
     make it harder for consumers to buy and sell cryptocurrencies. One measure
     requires digital payment token providers to test a customer’s understanding
     of the possible risks.

 6.  5:26Lunch with Sumiko: Farhanna Farid, national powerlifter
     
     Farhanna Farid says she gets her physical strength from her mother and
     grandmother.

 7.  8:33Becoming Singapore Airlines cabin crew: A training journey
     
     International travel is back and Singapore Airlines has ramped up
     recruitment – welcoming and training multiple batches of new cabin crew.
     Follow the journey of one batch of recruits.

 8.  3:37Bonding through dragon boat racing
     
     For this group of Singapore Airlines cabin crew, the teamwork continues in
     their downtime in the form of dragon boat racing.

 9.  43:04China's new top leadership stacked with Xi loyalists | ST LIVE
     
     Chinese President Xi Jinping has introduced the seven men in the Politburo
     Standing Committee who will rule China for at least the next five years.
     The Straits Times' Benjamin Kang Lim, a veteran China observer gives his
     analysis on the new lineup.

 10. 9:11THE BIG STORY: Singapore grants approval for Pfizer's bivalent vaccine;
     vaccines for under-5s begin
     
     Pfizer's bivalent vaccine is for those aged 12 and up - is an updated
     version of the original Pfizer vaccine and comprises two mRNA components.
     Also, for the first time in Singapore, young children under 5 years old
     received their Covid-19 vaccine.

 11. 4:00Singaporean Of The Year 2022 nominee: Terry Hee and Jessica Tan
     
     Since tying the knot in 2021, Terry Hee and his wife Jessica Tan have seen
     their mixed doubles badminton career take flight. They have won four titles
     in the past 12 months including a stunning victory in the 2022 Commonwealth
     Games.

 12. 2:25Perils of a silent forest
     
     With wild animals being hunted faster than they can reproduce, South-east
     Asia's forests are falling silent with repercussions for humanity.

 13. 12:13THE BIG STORY: Boris Johnson seen as possible UK PM contender after
     Liz Truss quits
     
     The leading candidates to replace Ms Liz Truss as Britain’s prime minister
     include key figures from her Cabinet as well as former rivals for
     leadership of the Conservative Party. Ex-PM Boris Johnson is also a
     possible candidate.

 14. 16:41THE BIG STORY: No beds for some patients for hours at Singapore public
     hospitals
     
     The bed crunch in public hospitals is so severe that it has spilled over to
     their emergency departments, many of which stay packed with patients
     because there is no room to move them elsewhere.

 15. 3:09Singaporean Of The Year 2022 nominee: Anson Ng
     
     Volunteer extraordinaire, Anson Ng cooks for the terminally ill and goes
     out of his way to help the elderly and the needy. He is a nominee for
     Singaporean of the Year 2022.

 16. 3:30Singaporean Of The Year 2022 nominee: Khairiah Hanim Mazlan
     
     Private-hire driver Khairiah Hanim Mazlan has made it her personal mission
     to take passengers to a safe place, not just physically but mentally as
     well.

 17. 6:42THE BIG STORY: New worker safety measures are practical and effective,
     says SMS Amy Khor
     
     New rules to improve the well-being of workers who are ferried in lorries
     will kick in from Jan 1, 2023, with rain covers a must-have for the
     vehicle.

 18. 11:08THE BIG STORY: How will Singapore benefit from Green Economy Agreement
     with Australia?
     
     Under the Singapore-Australia Green Economy Agreement, both countries will
     embark on 17 joint initiatives for a start, such as developing a list of
     environmental goods and services with an eye to reduce tariff and
     non-tariff barriers.

 19. 6:34THE BIG STORY: China being blockaded by other world players, says Xi
     Jinping
     
     In a full report after China's President Xi Jinping's speech, he described
     China as being confronted by drastic changes in the international
     landscape, especially external attempts to blackmail, contain, blockade,
     and exert maximum pressure on China.

 20. 4:19The art of VAR
     
     Singapore referee Taqi Jahari will be heading to World Cup 2022 in Qatar as
     a video assistant referee. He shows how VAR works and looks ahead to the
     biggest tournament on the planet.

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