$15.3b in special transfers to S’poreans: GPC urges funding sustainability and encouraging SMEs uptake of tech, R&D A total of $15.3 billion was set aside under Budget 2019 for special transfers to meet the current […]
S’poreans reminded to check passport stamped correctly when going to M’sia Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) issued a travel reminder on Wednesday, Nov. 13, ahead of the upcoming school holidays. — Mothership Singapore maps […]
Singapore retail sales down 2.2% in September for 8th straight monthly fall SINGAPORE’S retail sales fell 2.2 per cent in September, in the eighth straight month of year-on-year decline, according to latest Department of Statistics […]
Singapore to invest US$2 billion in green funds to drive climate action Several new initiatives were unveiled as part of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s green action plan. — Straits Times (annoying popups) SFA advises […]
EU-Singapore trade deal set to take effect on Nov 21, after approval from EU Council The landmark trade deal between Singapore and the European Union (EU) is set to enter into force in less than […]
Dengue cases climb again after several months of decline Dengue infections are on the rise again, after several months of decline. Twelve people have died in the last four months, bringing the total deaths from […]
Study names Singapore in the top 5 list of cities for launching digital, tech ventures Singapore has been named in the top five list of best cities to launch a digital or tech ventures in […]
Singapore’s net business formation lower than usual in 2019 so far In the first nine months of 2019, net formation of business entities has been about a quarter lower than the average in recent years, […]
Singapore factory slump extends for 6th straight month despite slight uptick in key gauge Manufacturing sentiment remained in negative territory for a sixth consecutive month in October, as the uncertain global trade environment continues to […]
More healthcare subsidies from November with new CHAS Green cards Singaporeans with chronic conditions will receive subsidies for outpatient care from November with the new CHAS Green card, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on […]
MFA advises Singaporeans to defer non-essential travel to Hong Kong Singaporeans should defer non-essential travel to Hong Kong while those already in the city are advised to take precautions, in the wake of large-scale protests […]
Tourist spending down 3% for first half of 2019, although visitor arrivals rose to 9.3m Spending by tourists in the first half of this year did not keep pace with the number of arrivals, which […]