Daily roundup: Grant of up to $100k for businesses to cope with US tariffs available from Oct 7 — and other top stories today

Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today, 

1. Grant of up to $100k for businesses to cope with US tariffs available from Oct 7

A two-year government grant of up to $100,000 will be available to local businesses that export or operate in overseas markets.

The Business Adaptation Grant (BizAdapt) will support up to 50 per cent of eligible costs for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)… » READ MORE

2. 'Sad to me as well as my workers': Noodle store Yumen Hut shutters after 16 years

After 16 years of serving noodles, Yumen Hut is shuttering its outlet at E!Avenue@Downtown East.  

Its last day was on Oct 5, the business announced in a Facebook post on Oct 3… » READ MORE

3. Mariah Carey spotted in Singapore ahead of concert

Mariah Carey was spotted in Singapore ahead of her upcoming concert.  

A netizen encountered the 56-year-old American pop star yesterday… » READ MORE

4. Malaysian drivers' group wants authorities to bar entry for Singapore-registered PHVs

A drivers' association in Malaysia is calling for Singapore-registered private-hire vehicles (PHV) to be barred from entering the country.  

The Southern Private Hire Vehicle Association made this demand in a Facebook post on Monday (Oct 6) night… » READ MORE

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