He Ting Ru Advocates for a Strength-Based, Socially-Oriented Budget In a recent budget speech, Workers’ Party MP He Ting Ru from Sengkang GRC put forth a proposal for a shift towards a strengths-based, socially-oriented approach. She emphasized the importance of focusing on societal well-being and advocated for the implementation of a “development dashboard” to measure…
Singapore Implements New Measures to Boost Economic Recovery Singapore, February 27, 2025 – In a bid to accelerate economic recovery and support businesses affected by the ongoing global challenges, the Singaporean government has announced a series of new measures aimed at boosting growth and ensuring financial stability. New Economic Stimulus Package Finance Minister Lawrence Wong…
Singapore to Implement Stricter Measures Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases The Singapore government has announced that stricter measures will be implemented in response to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases across the country. This decision comes as health authorities report an alarming increase in infections over the past week. New Restrictions and Guidelines Under the new…
Singapore to Introduce New Carbon Tax Singapore’s government announced today that it will be implementing a new carbon tax in an effort to combat climate change. The tax will apply to companies that emit greenhouse gases and is part of the country’s commitment to reduce its carbon footprint. Investment in Renewable Energy In addition to…
Insurer William Russell ranked the safest countries for expats in 2025. It includes the likes of Singapore, Portugal, and New Zealand. Singapore Shines as a Top Destination for Expats In a recent ranking by insurer William Russell, Singapore has emerged as one of the safest countries for expats in 2025. Known for its efficient governance,…
Singapore Launches New Youth Mental Wellness Program In a bid to address the growing concerns surrounding mental health among the youth population, Singapore has launched a new initiative aimed at promoting mental wellness and providing support to young individuals. Program Details The new program, titled ‘Mind Matters’, will offer a range of mental health services…
Singapore Launches New Mental Wellness Program In an effort to prioritize the mental health of students, the Ministry of Education in Singapore has introduced a new initiative aimed at promoting mental wellness among young people. Program Details The program, titled ‘Mind Matters’, will be implemented in schools across the country and will focus on providing…
Singapore Tourism Board Launches ‘Passion Made Possible’ Campaign The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has announced the launch of a new marketing campaign called ‘Passion Made Possible’ in a bid to boost tourism recovery in the country. The campaign aims to showcase Singapore’s unique offerings and experiences to attract visitors from around the world. New ‘Travel…
In April 2024, the international community was shaken by the tragic death of Singaporean architect Audrey Fang in Spain. Her alleged murderer, fellow Singaporean Mitchell Ong, was arrested shortly after. As of February 2025, the case has seen significant developments, shedding light on the intricate details of their relationship and the events leading up to…
When the Lift Upgrading Programme ( LUP) first started in 2001, there were 5, 300 HDB blocks without full lift access, according to National Development Minister Desmond Lee in Parliament on February 18th. Since therefore, over 5, 000 stones have been upgraded, leaving about 140 stones where LUP remains impossible. He advised that families who…