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AsiaOne
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Daily roundup: Chin Mee Chin Confectionery celebrates 100th anniversary with new menu and exclusive merchandise — and other top stories today
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Chin Mee Chin Confectionery celebrates 100th anniversary with new menu and exclusive merchandise While Katong is a food haven, a name that stands out from the rest is Chin Mee Chin Confectionery, one of Singapore's original coffeeshops. The famous breakfast spot, which has been at the same location since 1925, is known for its kaya toast and traditional sock-brewed kopi... » READ MORE 2. 'Thank you for your hard work': Scoot gives 4.91 months of bonus, shares on TikTok Staff at Scoot erupted in cheers upon finding out that they would receive almost five months of bonus pay. The big reveal was captured on video and uploaded to Scoot's TikTok account on Wednesday (June 4)... » READ MORE 3. 'Moments like this that really make your day': Chan Chun Sing meets soldier who took photo with him as student During a recent night ride to his office, the newly appointed Minister for Defence, Chan Chun Sing had a heartwarming encounter that left a lasting impression. Chan shared in a Facebook post on Wednesday (June 4) how a soldier on night duty, Zhong Ting, approached him at the gate of a military camp... » READ MORE 4. Vic Chou responds to rumours of F4's 25th anniversary reunion If Taiwanese pop group Energy could reunite and make their comeback after over a decade of hiatus, does that mean there's hope for the disbanded F4 too? Yesterday (June 4), Taiwan's Mirror Media reported that the Mandopop group — made up of Vic Chou, Jerry Yan, Ken Chu and Van Ness Wu — reached an agreement to reunite for a 2026 concert, celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut... » READ MORE editor@
AsiaOne
16 hours ago
- Business
- AsiaOne
'Thank you for your hard work': Scoot gives 4.91 months of bonus, shares on TikTok, Money News
Staff at Scoot erupted in cheers upon finding out that they would receive almost five months of bonus pay. The big reveal was captured on video and uploaded to Scoot's TikTok account on Wednesday (June 4). @thescootlife 4.91 is our number! 🥳 This big reveal's for you, Scoot fam 💛 #thescootlife #webleedyellow #yellowandproud #reward #recognition #bonus ♬ Swear By It - Chris Alan Lee In the TikTok video, staff are seen gathering and waiting in anticipation as some of Scoot's leaders make a grand entrance carrying large cardboard signs, each with a number from one to nine. The leaders stood in a line, and the staff were made to guess which three numbers made up the final bonus amount. The final amount of 4.91 was revealed at the end of the video, which was met with loud whoops from the staff watching. "Thank you to the Scoot fam for your hard work and dedication! This is for you," the caption read. SIA Group records $2.8b profit Scoot is a low-cost carrier that operates under Singapore Airlines (SIA), which posted a record-breaking profit of $2.78 billion for the financial year that ended on March 31. For FY24/25, Scoot recorded a total revenue of $35.8 million and carried a total of 12.8 million passengers, up by 1.3 per cent from the previous year. SIA on the other hand, recorded a total revenue of $1.67 billion and rewarded all eligible staff with a profit-sharing bonus of 7.45 months each. Looking ahead, SIA CEO Goh Choon Phong warned about the challenges the aviation industry will face, such as geopolitical tensions, supply-chain disruption and macroeconomic volatility. He said that SIA Group is well-positioned to respond to these challenges, due to SIA's financial strength, digital capabilities and diversified network. "While global uncertainties remain, the Group is in a strong position to focus on profitability, while pursuing growth opportunities and ensuring long-term value creation for shareholders," the airline said in a press release on May 15. [[nid:718064]]
The Age
a day ago
- Business
- The Age
I tested three cheap(er) ways to fly to Europe; here's my verdict
There's some good news (finally): flights to Europe are slated to descend in price. Then there's the bad news: the cost of living has soared. So how to bridge that gap between licking a gelato in Rome (although you might switch the Jubilee city for an alternative this year) and being able to afford the maraschino cherry on top upon arrival? With airfares the largest initial outlay for a European jaunt and northern summer flights nudging capacity, here's how to save more so you can spend up upon touching down. The low-cost carrier An acquaintance is posting a photo of a 1A ticket with a #sograteful upgrade hashtag. That's not us today, people, someone has to take a hit for the team so here I am on Scoot, a low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, #reality. When that $410 economy or $840 ScootPlus sale fare to Athens pops up as it did in January, we all think about it (tell me you don't). But usually, the frontal lobe kicks in with logic before hitting 'Pay now' – or the fare quota expires and prices jump another tier. This time neither happened. Scoot famously has no screens and no complimentary power outlets in economy (although the latter can be purchased from $5). The variety of device holders and power packs on board is astounding and there are many empty hours ahead to germinate the idea of a (potentially lucrative) gadget store adjacent to the Scoot boarding gates. The name even apparates somewhere over Malaysia – The Device Dealer. The meals are good (black pepper beef, can recommend), the entertainment retro (a paper book, so 1999) and after a budget airline toe-dip on a Sydney to Singapore flight, I declare it's bearable but wouldn't fly to Europe in one hit. Then I do.
Sydney Morning Herald
a day ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
I tested three cheap(er) ways to fly to Europe; here's my verdict
There's some good news (finally): flights to Europe are slated to descend in price. Then there's the bad news: the cost of living has soared. So how to bridge that gap between licking a gelato in Rome (although you might switch the Jubilee city for an alternative this year) and being able to afford the maraschino cherry on top upon arrival? With airfares the largest initial outlay for a European jaunt and northern summer flights nudging capacity, here's how to save more so you can spend up upon touching down. The low-cost carrier An acquaintance is posting a photo of a 1A ticket with a #sograteful upgrade hashtag. That's not us today, people, someone has to take a hit for the team so here I am on Scoot, a low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, #reality. When that $410 economy or $840 ScootPlus sale fare to Athens pops up as it did in January, we all think about it (tell me you don't). But usually, the frontal lobe kicks in with logic before hitting 'Pay now' – or the fare quota expires and prices jump another tier. This time neither happened. Scoot famously has no screens and no complimentary power outlets in economy (although the latter can be purchased from $5). The variety of device holders and power packs on board is astounding and there are many empty hours ahead to germinate the idea of a (potentially lucrative) gadget store adjacent to the Scoot boarding gates. The name even apparates somewhere over Malaysia – The Device Dealer. The meals are good (black pepper beef, can recommend), the entertainment retro (a paper book, so 1999) and after a budget airline toe-dip on a Sydney to Singapore flight, I declare it's bearable but wouldn't fly to Europe in one hit. Then I do.
CNA
a day ago
- General
- CNA
Two Chinese nationals charged over theft on Scoot flight from KL to Singapore
Two Chinese nationals could face up to three years in jail, after they were arrested for theft on a Scoot flight on Jun 2. Two debit cards and S$169 in cash were allegedly stolen. Court documents said a crime committed on a Singapore-registered plane is subject to Singapore law, regardless of where the plane is flying. An off-duty police officer on the flight saw the accused acting suspiciously and alerted the authorities after disembarking from the aircraft. Mr John Tan, lead professional officer of SIT's aviation management degree programme, shared more about in-flight thefts and what airlines are doing to tackle the issue.
