International Air Transport Association ‘disappointed’ with new Changi Airport passenger levy The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said that it is “disappointed” with the decision to charge travellers flying out of Changi Airport with a […]
Singapore Wants Communications Blackout At Terror Attack Sites Singapore Tuesday proposed expanding police powers so they can block all communications from the scene of a terror attack to avoid jeopardising security operations, amid fears militants […]
Budget spurs Singapore firms to up-skill for new economy Singapore’s hard-fought economic transformation is dependent on the ability of its enterprises and people to learn, unlearn and relearn new capabilities and skillsets. — Asia Times […]
238 Singapore A-level Chemistry examination scripts stolen in UK A parcel containing A-level Chemistry answer scripts from 238 Singapore students was stolen from a courier van transporting the papers to an examiner in Britain last […]
Singapore Will Levy a Flat Carbon Tax on Companies Starting Next Year Singapore will begin levying a carbon tax starting in 2019 in an effort to reduce the country’s greenhouse gas emissions and help make […]
Digital transformation to contribute $10 billion to Singapore GDP by 2021: Microsoft Digital transformation is expected to add $10 billion (S$13.2 billion) to Singapore’s GDP by the year 2021, Microsoft said on Wednesday (Feb 21). […]
StanChart robbery: Singapore agrees to UK request to not cane suspect if found guilty The Government has agreed that a sentence of corporal punishment will not be carried out if suspected bank robber David Roach […]
All adult Singaporeans will get one-off bonus of up to S$300 Every Singaporean aged 21 years and above this year will receive a one-off “hongbao” of between S$100 and S$300 from the Government, as the […]
Budget 2018: Economists expect bumper surplus for 2017 With Singapore’s strengthening economy having boosted government coffers, economists predict a larger than expected Budget surplus for the financial year ending March 31. — The Straits Times […]
Regular intake of energy-reduced foods may help stave off obesity and diabetes: Singapore study Regularly consuming food and drink (be they sweet or savoury) that are less energy-dense could help to lower overall energy intake […]
Singapore’s productivity push still a ‘work in progress’ despite 2017 growth spurt Labour productivity growth in 2017 may have risen to its highest in seven years, but the consensus appears to be that Singapore’s goal […]
Singapore economy expanded 3.6% in 2017; slower growth expected this year SINGAPORE’S economy expanded 3.6 per cent last year – faster than initial estimates – thanks largely to strong growth in the manufacturing sector. — […]