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Vihanya Rakshika

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Vihanya Rakshika is a business correspondent at The Straits Times. Before joining the paper’s Business Desk, she spent six years covering breaking news and current affairs across local newsrooms, following a decade as an educator in public schools. Her main focus revolves around issues related to the running of a business in Singapore, which may include credit, financial distress, litigation and workplace disputes.

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Yeo Hiap Seng axes 25 S’pore jobs as can production shifts to Malaysia; no change to drinks prices

Drinks maker Yeo Hiap Seng (Yeo’s) will lay off 25 employees at its Senoko facility as it consolidates can manufacturing operations in Malaysia,
Drinks maker Yeo Hiap Seng (Yeo’s) will lay off 25 employees at its Senoko facility as it consolidates can manufacturing operations in Malaysia,

Singapore agencies and TikTok training workers for retail jobs in live-streaming era

OSIM runs a livestream on TikTok Shop.
OSIM runs a livestream on TikTok Shop.

Fitbit Singapore winds up as Google completes takeover of fitness tracker brand

While the liquidation of the Fitbit Singapore marks the end of an area, Fitbit users can continue to use their devices.
While the liquidation of the Fitbit Singapore marks the end of an area, Fitbit users can continue to use their devices.

Singapore petrol prices dip after weeks of increases fuelled by Iran war

The Straits Times has launched a petrol price tracker widget to help readers monitor daily changes in pump prices across major operators.
The Straits Times has launched a petrol price tracker widget to help readers monitor daily changes in pump prices across major operators.

Puma fails to block registration of Tiger Woods-backed Sun Day Red trademark in Singapore

In a judgment delivered on March 13, the registrar dismissed Puma’s opposition, finding that the brand marks are more dissimilar than similar and that there is no likelihood of consumer confusion.
In a judgment delivered on March 13, the registrar dismissed Puma’s opposition, finding that the brand marks are more dissimilar than similar and that there is no likelihood of consumer confusion.

OCBC’s $71.6m claim over capsized oil rig fails at Singapore’s highest court after 5-year battle

OCBC, as the mortgagee, was named a co-assured and the sole loss payee under the policy.
OCBC, as the mortgagee, was named a co-assured and the sole loss payee under the policy.

US social media giant Reddit fails to block Singapore firm’s ‘Reddio’ trademark registration

Reddio's mark, which includes a stylised device resembling a radio or robot face, suggested a more technical or functional form of communication.
Reddio's mark, which includes a stylised device resembling a radio or robot face, suggested a more technical or functional form of communication.

Singapore named in second US unfair trade practices probe; MTI to engage US Trade Rep’s office

Singapore is among 60 economies named in a second US trade investigation.
Singapore is among 60 economies named in a second US trade investigation.

17 pupils, 2 employees at Eunos pre-school develop gastroenteritis symptoms; agencies investigating

MapleBear Eunos has carried out disinfection misting in all affected classrooms and across the building’s third level.
MapleBear Eunos has carried out disinfection misting in all affected classrooms and across the building’s third level.

Six to be charged with dangerous driving resulting in 2 related accidents in 2024

The red car of a 21-year-old driver (left) and white car of the 33-year-old driver after the accidents on Oct 27, 2024.
The red car of a 21-year-old driver (left) and white car of the 33-year-old driver after the accidents on Oct 27, 2024.

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