The first shows Singapore's vanishing trades such as cage makers, garland makers, kit makers, and Chinese calligraphers, while Past Street Scenes features two scenes of Singapore's earlier days. More: continued here

Striking Post Office workers are reportedly returning to work in increasing numbers following the wage agreement with two of the three striking unions."The number of Sapo employees that have heeded the call to return to work… has increased sharply," said Simo Lushaba, head of the intervention team appointed by Telecommunications …

Broker spotlight, including Aviva, Friends Life, Severn Trent, BT and Royal MailProactive Investors UKThe former went to 'reduce' from 'hold' on Royal Mail Group (LON:RMG), while the latter cut to 'hold' from 'buy' of Assurer. Getting behind BT (LON:BT.A) as it plots a £10bn bid for either O2 or EE, …

Keon Raymond described the Calgary Stampeders’ current rarefied state using a little aquatic terminology. “We had a good chapel service right before the (Western final) game and our chaplain Rodd Sawatzky made this analogy,” began the engaging Stampeder veteran, trying to put a novel spin on his team’s pursuit of …

A new deal between Amazon and Royal Mail will allow customers to 'click and collect' their parcel from a convenient Post Office More: continued here

Daily Sabah EU Commission stamps higher tax on Turkish fishDaily SabahISTANBUL — The EU Commission's decision to exact an additional duty on Turkish trout exports implemented in November, evaluated as causing unfair competition, will have negative effects on the Turkish fish industry. The EU commission has shown the … More: continued …

Amazon customers can now collect their parcels from Post Office branches after the e-retailer signed up to Royal Mail's Local Collect service. The deal was announced just days after Royal Mail warned that … More: continued here

The Economic Voice eBay Just Ruined Online Shopping By Adding Christmas CarolsLifehacker AustraliaOne of the worst aspects of Christmas shopping is the insufferably “festive” muzak that blares from every storefront. For some reason, eBay has decided to replicate this unpleasant experience for online shoppers. No really. For a limited time, …

Worcester News Postal scam story is out of date, Royal Mail confirmsWorcester NewsThe story posted earlier today here was written following an email from West Mercia Police's Neighbourhood Watch division and, as with any such message, was treated in good faith. However, it has since been confirmed by Royal Mail …

The Guardian Amazon offers package collection at post officesThe GuardianThe online retailer has signed up to Royal Mail's Local Collect service, which lets shoppers opt for goods to be delivered to 10,500 post offices around the country. “Royal Mail is a key partner for online retailers and by teaming up …