We are embarking on the next phase of nation building under very trying circumstances: Lawrence Wong
We are in a far more dangerous world today, Deputy Secretary-General of the PAP said at the PAP70 Party Conference on Sunday, 24 November 2024. There are major wars raging in Europe and the Middle East. US and China relations are in a more challenging place. There are many moving pieces geopolitically, where things can […]
Supporting persons with disabilities to help them lead fulfilling lives
The Government is committed to helping persons with disabilities (PwDs) lead fulfilling lives, Second Minister for Finance Chee Hong Tat said. “For persons with disabilities who are able to work, we want to provide an inclusive and supportive environment for them to be gainfully employed,” he said. Higher Earned Income Relief Today, persons with disabilities […]
Not taking sides is the most sensible and essential position for Singapore: Vivian Balakrishnan
“In a more volatile world that is increasingly inimical to the security and survival of small states like Singapore, we must try to shape global norms by making common cause with as many friends and partners as possible in order to support multilateralism, the rule of law and the UN Charter,” Minister for Foreign Affairs […]
New Singapore College of Islamic Studies to nurture and groom a pipeline of future asatizah
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced details of the upcoming Singapore College of Islamic Studies (SCIS) on Nov 10 at a forum to commemorate the fifth anniversary of M3, a tie-up of three key Malay/Muslim organisations serving the community. The Prime Minister first mentioned this briefly at the National Day Rally this year. The college will […]
Income-Allianz deal: both NTUC Enterprise and Allianz respected and followed the law, says Shanmugam
In a Facebook post, Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said he noted from the wider discussions on the Income-Allianz deal that there are several different misperceptions on this matter. He mentioned two of them in his post. These are: (1) That the Government was intent on proceeding with the deal, until there was public feedback […]
Singapore has second most competitive workforce and higher than global AI adoption rate
Countries that can attract, develop and retain talent – skilled people – can boost their competitive edge in the global economy. Singapore ranked second on INSEAD’s Global Talent Competitiveness Index in 2023, underscoring our attractiveness to global talent and strength in developing our local skilled workforce. Singapore ranks highly for formal education and its ability to […]
Making Singapore a place with opportunities for Singaporeans at every stage of life
According to the Singapore Public Sector Outcomes Review (SPOR) published by the Ministry of Finance, Singapore has made strides in key areas of national interest, namely: • Singapore is a place with opportunities for Singaporeans at every stage of life• Singapore is a well-connected city with quality living environment• Singapore continues to safeguard our peace […]
$200 in NS LifeSG Credits to be Disbursed to 1.2 Million Past and Present National Servicemen
Good news for 1.2 million past and present NSmen. As announced at Budget 2024, eligible past and present national servicemen will receive $200 in LifeSG credits to recognise their contributions to Singapore’s defence and security. Starting November, the LifeSG credits will be progressively disbursed to national servicemen by the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and Ministry […]
LHY: we are persecuted to block our son Li Shengwu from rising to become Prime Minister
After being found by the Court and Disciplinary Tribunal to have misled his father, Lee Hsien Yang, a major beneficiary of the Singapore system, has decided to turn his personal vendetta into an international smear campaign against his father, his family and his country, the Singapore Government said in response to AP. It appears that […]
Singapore is world’s freest economy. Switzerland comes second.
Singapore has maintained its status as the world’s freest economy, demonstrating a high level of economic resilience. Switzerland is the world’s second freest economy, followed by Ireland. Taiwan has moved up to the fourth slot, the highest rank the country has ever achieved in the Index of Economic Freedom. Ranked 1st out of 184 countries […]