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It is hard to think of a time in history when businesses globally have had to adapt and restructure as rapidly as they have during the current pandemic. The closest comparable period may be post-World War II, when thousands of soldiers and civilians living with long term injuries were trying, and failing, to access work. At that time, many countries introduced quota systems which required businesses to employ a certain proportion of people with disabilities. Now we once again stand at a crossroads in terms of building a more diverse workforce. How will countries reinvent themselves to ensure nobody is excluded from accessing work? Could businesses take up the mantle, when they are already facilitating huge changes? How can they introduce a more inclusive approach to employment? If we a...

SINGAPORE - Singapore will allow general travel to Brunei and New Zealand, as well as for students studying overseas from Sept 1. However, those intending to visit Brunei and New Zealand are advised to check the entry requirements imposed by these countries, and take the necessary precautionary measures, the multi-ministry task force tackling Covid-19 said on Friday (Aug 21). Students studying overseas at institutions where distance-learning is not offered as an option by the school will also be allowed to travel, said Education Minister Lawrence Wong. Singapore is also relaxing its border controls, so that visitors from Brunei or New Zealand, who have remained in the country in the last consecutive 14 days prior to their visit to Singapore, will not have to serve a stay-home notice whe...

Piaget's latest flights of fancy are inspired by the tropics and overseen by Asiaphile Christophe Bourrié Christophe Bourrié had long been interested in luxury watches and jewellery as he did a thesis on this industry for a master's degree in corporate finance at Paris Dauphine University. The white gold Secret Cenote cuff watch is set with diamonds and sapphires that echo the blues and greens of tropical vegetation. Last summer, he eventually landed in the business at Piaget, where he's a member of its executive committee and global director for high-jewellery and exceptional creations. Bourrié's previous experiences included working for his family's wine company and private banking. He's actually very familiar with the Asian market since he was based in China, Singapore and Hong Kong

Repairman charged with murder of Singapore businessman's wife Suspect Theeraphol Duangkrathok, 26. Arrested on Thursday and charged with stabbing to death a 29-year-old woman, a wife of a Singaporean businessman, at her house in Nakhon Ratchasima on Tuesday afternoon. (Photo: Prasit Tangprasert) NAKHON RATCHASIMA: An air-conditioning repairman was arrested on Thursday and charged with stabbing to death the Thai wife of a Singaporean businessman at her house in Muang district. Police found Theeraphol Duangkrathok, 26, of Chaiyaphum province, hiding in a rough shelter in a paddy field in Nong Bunmak district. The suspect allegedly confessed to having killed Natrika Shibahara, 29, at her two-storey house in Muang district of this northeastern province on Tuesday afternoon. The woman was ...