The Independent Lifestyle

10/09/2024

Behind the scenes is what we are waiting for!

10/09/2024

Loud budgeting is Gen Z's power move!

Loud budgeting can empower Singaporeans to say no to social events while declaring their financial priorities—loud and proud of it

10/09/2024

Jennie's back with a bang! October’s gonna slay! 😎

10/09/2024

Boss still hasn’t paid CPF, what a mess!

"... even that (salary) is paid late (like 2-3 weeks late for almost the whole of 2024)," the frustrated employee added

09/09/2024

Smiggle's boss booted—serious misconduct shocker!

He was in a "serious breach of his employment terms," leading to the immediate termination of his contract

09/09/2024

Workplace feels like school with phone bans!

“How is this fair? Are there any laws that address this kind of treatment?” he asked

08/09/2024

Proposal after one date? Major red flag!

"He showed up below my block for 3 consecutive nights and left me at least 15-20 missed calls each night," she recounted

08/09/2024

Food offerings spark heated debate in ghost month!

"Singaporeans treat food like garbage. Is it unlucky to eat the sacrifices after worshipping? So superstitious," he expressed his frustration

08/09/2024

3 SG companies boost dividends for investors' delight!

He also wants the "someone" to be "easygoing and friendly" and a "woman aged 21 to 35."

08/09/2024

Holiday break? More like homework overload nightmare!

"Do they not have basic empathy? Like, come on, how is this fair to us?" he lamented further

07/09/2024

He broke his previous record of 868,840 first-week sales set by his 2021 mini album “Bambi"

"Hello, World" broke Baekhyun's own previous record of 868,840 first-week sales

07/09/2024

Stay vigilant against phishing scams! Protect yourself!

The victims lost their savings after being deceived by false offers of $500 gift cards for just $9.

06/09/2024

Shocking disregard for elderly—maid’s behavior appalling!

The maid apparently "pretended as though she didn’t notice what was happening".

06/09/2024

Hyun Bin shines as independence hero in *Harbin*!

06/09/2024

She lost RM350,000 (S$105,075) to an AI-powered scam in just two months.

The investor lost a chunk of her savings after she decided to try an online investment course that promised big returns.

05/09/2024

600 applications later, finally landed a job!

Some said they sent out hundreds of applications only to be called for 3-4 job interviews.

05/09/2024

Protests have shaken the country, shutting down factories and scaring big brands. Workers are fighting for better pay, and the future is unclear.

05/09/2024

Helper wants to quit after just one month!

“She can not work properly...She’s been throwing tantrums over the past 2 days,” the employer wrote.

05/09/2024

A fiery spectacle in the skies! An asteroid disintegrates over the Philippines, just as Typhoon Yagi looms. 🌠

04/09/2024

$141 million investment to transform its fashion platform! Expect a flood of new styles from top brands, exciting celebrity partnerships, and daily discounts 🌟👗

04/09/2024

Get ready, Japan is rolling out a new online check-in system for tourists! Prepare to submit your info before you go!

04/09/2024

Save money and work close to home—win-win!

Given this trend, it’s no surprise that 60% of workers want to work within 15 minutes of their homes

04/09/2024

Mainstream media just got less competitive, big time!

"The lack of competition will lead to even more complacency among journalists who now have fewer and fewer reasons to raise quality journalism." — Bertha Henson

03/09/2024

What a wild way to handle getting fired!

“I want to know what I can ask when I get fired. Can I ask them why they fired me? idk if it's too rude to ask that...”

02/09/2024

Her job hours were 6 am to 4 pm. From barista to idol queen—unstoppable!

02/09/2024

“Putting these two together in a love story drama is like printing money”

A preview clip for the upcoming episode has just been released, teasing an unexpected romantic development between the two leads

01/09/2024

The first poster featuring Nam Yoon Su is here!

Based on the bestselling novel, "Love in the Big City" is a thoughtfully crafted series that merges elements of romance and comedy

01/09/2024

Lee Jong Suk's coffee treat is friendship goals! ☕🎉

This was a playful reference to Lee Jong Suk's character in the drama 'School 2013,' in which Kim Woo Bin also starred as Heung Soo

01/09/2024

Helper caught slacking, employer left fuming!

“Is this kind of behaviour acceptable? Should I consider keeping her?” the employer asked

01/09/2024

A bold move to silence the singing! 🎤📜

"... I hope you promise the folks in this apartment... that you will never sing again," the resident added in the letter