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In major policy shift, Singapore announces unemployment support scheme

Singapore’s new Prime Minister Lawrence Wong makes a speech after being sworn in at the Istana in Singapore on May 15, 2024.  Edgar Su | Afp | Getty Images SINGAPORE — The Lion City is set to launch an unemployment support scheme for workers who have been laid off or are involuntarily unemployed. The country’s prime minister, Lawrence Wong, made …

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Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe held scoreless in La Liga debut as Los Blancos earn frustrating draw at Mallorca

Getty Images Kylian Mbappe was denied and opening double victory with Real Madrid in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with RCD Mallorca in La Liga. The French superstar opened his account with the Spanish giants with a goal in their UEFA Super Cup victory over Atalanta BC midweek. Los Blancos were unable to register three points as they launched their domestic title …

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CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street ‘dress rehearsal’

Traders work the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on August 16, 2024.  Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. What …

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