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Govt ready to act if economy hits a downturn: DPM Tharman
While Singapore continues to grow, the Government stands ready to act if the economy hits a downturn, said Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam in Parliament today. He elaborated that specific measures........
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Saudi Haj ministry allocates 680 places for S'pore
The Haj Ministry of Saudi Arabia has allocated 680 places for Singapore for the coming Haj season next month. It said it was unable to provide additional places beyond Singapore's official quota of 680 for the pilgrimage to........
MP Tin Pei Ling's Kate Spade bag sold for S$1,600
The Kate Spade bag that became a household name during last year's General Election has a new owner. The bag belonging to MP Tin Pei Ling, whose photo of her posing with the bag's box made the rounds on the internet shortly after........
Industry body cannot ensure tutor credentials are genuine: Education Minister
Education Minister Heng Swee Keat said a tuition industry body to maintain a database of tutors may not be the answer to ensuring that tutors' credentials are genuine. He explained that such a database may not provide adequate........
S'pore reiterates ASEAN's role over South China Sea dispute
Singapore has reiterated its stand on the role ASEAN can play in the South China Sea dispute. Foreign Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said ASEAN will not deal with the specific delineation and settlement among claimant states......
Public transport significantly subsidised by Govt: Lui Tuck Yew
Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew said public transport is significantly subsidised by the Government, and this helps to keep fares affordable. He was responding to a question by Member of Parliament Gan Thiam Poh on the public........
Decision to charge for ad-hoc fibre installations lies with OpenNet: Dr Yaacob Ibrahim
Information, Communications and the Arts Minister Dr Yaacob Ibrahim yesterday said OpenNet - builder of Singapore's ultra-fast broadband network - has the liberty to decide whether to charge for ad-hoc fibre installation requests......
S'pore's 2012 productivity rates not very positive: Tan Chuan-Jin
Singapore's productivity rates in 2012 have not been very positive, said Acting Manpower Minister Tan Chuan-Jin in Parliament today. He explained that Singapore's target of 2 to 3 per cent productivity growth per annum is a........
Acting MCYS Minister outlines priorities for new ministry
The new Ministry of Social and Family Development will bring a sharper focus to the Government's work in the development of families, social services and social safety nets, said Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Chan........
40 integrated day facilities for elderly by 2016
By 2016, Singapore will have about 40 integrated day facilities (IDFs) serving up to 6,000 elderly persons. Speaking in Parliament today, Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports, Chan Chun Sing said the details........
HSBC seeks to boost its presence in Singapore
British bank HSBC Holdings is looking to boost its presence in Singapore. HSBC Singapore said it is now in talks with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to set up a local subsidiary for its retail operations here......
SMEs have not benefited from Govt's productivity schemes: SME body
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have not benefited from the Government's productivity and job matching schemes yet, according to the president of the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (ASME). This was revealed after the ASME........
Over S$115m spent on NDP over past decade
Over S$115 million has been spent on the National Day Parade (NDP) over the past 10 years, and the highest expenditure was for NDP 2010. Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen gave the breakdown in a written parliamentary reply to Workers'........
More tray return facilities at hawker centres soon: Balakrishnan
Some hawker centres will be retrofitted later this year to encourage Singaporeans to return their own tray after a meal, said Environment and Water Resources Minister Vivian Balakrishnan today. All new hawker centres built will be........
Lower rentals, higher occupancy at hawker centres: NEA
More hawker centres stalls which were lying idle for months have been taken up while rental rates have been falling - due to a new tender system, where no reserve rent is set when tenders are called for vacant stalls. The National........
Frenchman charged with cheating at Resorts World nabbed in Germany
A 63-year-old French national was extradited back to Singapore this morning after he alleged cheated at the Resorts World Sentosa casino's roulette tables in 2010. The Police said Reynald Georges Victor Lasnel was caught in Germany,........
Govt reviewing immigration framework: DPM Teo
The number of new Permanent Residents taken in each year has dropped by half since the tightening of the immigration framework in late 2009, according to figures disclosed yesterday. And the Government is reviewing the number of immigrants........
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S'pore's stand on South China Sea dispute unchanged
Contrary to reports that have surfaced in the Philippines, Singapore has not changed its position on the various South China Sea disputes, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said yesterday, adding that the Filipino media may be "very free........
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PLA's General Ma in S'pore to co-chair defence dialogue
The People's Liberation Army's (PLA) Deputy Chief of General Staff, General Ma Xiaotian, is in Singapore for a visit that underscores the warm and friendly defence relations between Singapore and China......
Educational institutes must have sufficient resources: Lawrence Wong
Publicly-funded institutes of higher learning may have the responsibility and autonomy to manage their own resources......
Vietnam's Communist Party's General Secretary to visit S'pore
The General Secretary of Vietnam's Communist Party, Nguyen Phu Trong, will be in Singapore for a three-day official visit from 12 September......
Saudi Haj ministry allocates 680 places for S'pore
The Haj Ministry of Saudi Arabia has allocated 680 places for Singapore for the coming Haj season in October......
Return your tray initiative to make a comeback
The government is re-launching the tray-return initiative at a few hawker centres in the last quarter of this year......
Govt explores ways to keep public order during election rallies
To strengthen public order during election rallies, the government will consider on-site measures and mandatory deposits, which would be forfeited if breaches of permit conditions occur......
Govt ready to act if economy hits a downturn: DPM Tharman
While Singapore continues to grow, the government stands ready to act if the economy hits a downturn, said Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam in Parliament on Tuesday......
Important to interpret uni international rankings carefully: Lawrence Wong
The Education Ministry assesses the performance of Singapore's autonomous universities on multiple dimensions that cover both education and research......
Public transport is significantly subsidised by government: Lui Tuck Yew
Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew said public transport is significantly subsidised by the government, and this helps to keep fares affordable......
S'pore reiterates ASEAN's role over South China Sea dispute
Singapore has reiterated its stand on the role ASEAN can play in the South China Sea dispute......
MP asks for more measures to support disabled employees
Acting Community Development, Youth and Sports Minister, Chan Chun Sing, said the ministry will focus on implementing initiatives covered under its Enabling Masterplan, including evaluating their efficacy, before considering new recommendations......
Singapore, New Zealand reaffirm close & longstanding defence ties
The defence ministers of Singapore and New Zealand have reaffirmed the close and longstanding defence relationship between their countries, as well as the close cooperation between their armed forces in training and operations......
MND in no hurry to complete its review on DBSS for HDB flats
The Ministry of National Development is in no hurry to complete its review of the Design, Build and Sell Scheme (DBSS) for HDB flats......
Parliament debating changes to Employment of Foreign Manpower Act
Singapore's Parliament is debating amendments to the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act as it aims to enhance the government's ability to ensure the integrity of the work pass framework......
Prince William and wife Catherine in Singapore
Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine arrived in Singapore on Tuesday to kick off a Southeast Asian and Pacific tour marking Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee......
Police may consider on-site measures for outdoor rallies
Singapore Police Force will continue to refine its rules, regulations and penalties to ensure that election candidates, agents and permit holders take the permit conditions seriously and adhere strictly to all permit conditions for outdoor rallies......
Two new initiatives to detect and treat addictions
The National Addictions Management Service (NAMS) is roping in primary care physicians to help detect early and treat addictions......
Singapore's productivity rates in 2012 not very positive: Tan Chuan-Jin
Singapore's productivity rates in 2012 have not been very positive, said Acting Manpower Minister Tan Chuan-Jin......
HPB introduces hand hygiene programme in primary schools
The Health Promotion Board (HPB) has launched a Hand Hygiene Programme in primary schools to encourage students to wash their hands correctly......
Acting MCYS minister outlines priorities for new ministry
Developing a strong social service sector will be critical for the new Ministry of Social and Family Development to achieve its aims......
40 integrated day facilities for elderly by 2016: MCYS
By 2016, Singapore will have about 40 integrated day facilities (IDFs) serving up to 6,000 elderly persons......
Singapore companies fare poorly in staff development: global survey
Singapore companies fare poorly in staff development, compared with firms in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a global survey by recruitment and human resource services provider, Randstad......
French national who fled after facing cheating charges gets caught
A 63-year-old French national was extradited back to Singapore on Tuesday morning for allegedly cheating at the Resorts World Sentosa casino in 2010......
Higher occupancy & lower rental for stalls under new tender system
More stalls which were lying idle for months have been taken up while rental rates have been falling - due to a new tender system, where a reserve rent is no longer set when tendering vacant stalls......
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