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As part of a shared humanity, our sanctions on Russia are the right thing to do

Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said today (Feb 28) that Singapore shall impose sanctions such as export controls on items that can be used directly as weapons in Ukraine to inflict harm, and blocks on certain Russian banks and financial ...

28 February 2022

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LKY’s 1966 poisonous shrimp analogy & how it laid the foundation of today’s SAF

In a world of “big fish eat small fish; small fish eat shrimps”, Singapore must be a poisonous shrimp in order to survive, said founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew back in 1966. “There are various types of shrimps. Some shrimps sta

27 February 2022

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4 lessons for S’pore from the 2014 Ukraine crisis

Eight years ago, Russia seized the Crimean peninsula, prompting then Foreign Affairs Minister K Shanmugam to deliver a speech in parliament, strongly objecting to the invasion. He said: “We strongly object to any unprovoked invasion of a sovere ...

25 February 2022

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Ukraine situation is stark reminder that S’pore should never take sovereignty for granted

Russia attacked Ukraine today (Feb 24) after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement of carrying out “a special military operation”. He said that the move was to defend separatists in the east of Ukraine and that the operati ...

24 February 2022

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Everyone plays a part to ease healthcare workers’ load

Covid-19 cases are at an all-time high this week, hitting more than 26,000 cases on Feb 22. While the surge is expected – both co-chairs of the Multi-ministry Task Force Ong Ye Kung and Lawrence Wong had predicted it – and symptoms

24 February 2022

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S’pore’s high vaccination rate & high-trust society key to combat Omicron wave

Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said although infections are at an all-time high the situation in ICU remains under control due to our very high vaccination rate and boosters. He added that Singapore is quietly confident in dealing with Omicron wave a ...

23 February 2022

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Govt to make sure S’pore remains one of best places globally for business: Lawrence Wong

The PAP government is determine to make sure Singapore remains one of the best places in the world for multinational companies to do business in, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong. In a TV interview with CNBC’s Martin Soong on Feb 21, he

22 February 2022

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Budget 2022 heralds an improved & stronger social compact in S’pore

Described as “masterful” and “well-rounded” in some quarters, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong delivered a Budget that also heralds an improved and stronger social compact in Singapore . The groundbreaking measures will further ...

20 February 2022

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The rich will pay more Personal Income Tax, Property Tax & Additional Registration Fee: Budget 2022

Besides highlighting how Singaporeans will benefit from Budget 2022 and delaying the Good and Services Tax (GST), Finance Minister Lawrence Wong also introduced significant changes that will ensure Singapore will have a fairer and more resilient tax ...

18 February 2022

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Integrity is the linchpin of democracy: PM Lee

Speaking in Parliament on Feb 15 on the the report of the Committee of Privileges, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong emphasised that integrity is the linchpin of democracy. He added that with Singapore heading towards a more contested political landscap ...

15 February 2022

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S’pore has one of lowest Covid death rates globally because S’poreans played their part: Ng Eng Hen

Singaporeans’ collective efforts form the strongest Total Defence that cannot be easily broken and that resulted in Singapore having one of the lowest Covid-19 death rates in the world, said Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen. Emphasising the power of ...

15 February 2022

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The 3 Cs that will determine S’pore’s continued success in an uncertain world

Continual learning; connections and collaboration for value creation; and confidence building are the three Cs that will determine Singapore’s continued success amidst a fast moving and increasingly fragmented world, said Education Minister Cha ...

11 February 2022

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NTUC helped match over 46,000 workers to jobs during pandemic & will help manage cost of living

The National Trades Union Congress’ (NTUC) e2i has matched more than 46,000 workers to new or secondary jobs from the early days of the pandemic in Feb 2020 to Dec last year. This after the creation of the Job Security Council that

9 February 2022

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S’pore has highest percentage of women CEOs in the world after concerted efforts by govt

It’s official : A 2022 Deloitte report placed Singapore as the nation with the highest percentage of CEO roles held by women at 13.1 per cent, an increase of 3.2 percentage point as compared to the last report in 2018. Similarly, the

8 February 2022

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Budget 2022 to help S’poreans manage cost of living & fulfil the PAP government’s promise to leave no one behind

Singapore’s economy is in a better position today as compared to 2020 when the virus first emerged. Nevertheless, the PAP government is not resting on its laurels. It remains committed to helping Singaporeans manage the cost of living while putting o ...

6 February 2022

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‘Institutions of continuous learning’ & future of education in S’pore, explained by Chan Chun Sing

Education Minister Chan Chun Sing recently gave an illuminating interview with The Straits Times on Jan 16, 2022, emphasising on the importance of continuous learning. The need for that stems from the rapid change of today’s world, which will p ...

2 February 2022

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S’pore’s ability to understand different markets makes it ‘untouchable’: George Yeo

Singapore’s maintenance of high standards makes it a trusted hub while its ability to understand different markets makes it untouchable, said Mr George Yeo. He was speaking at the pre-conference session of this year’s Singapore Perspectives on Jan 11 ...

31 January 2022

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Ong Ye Kung’s ‘ownself check ownself’ comment, expanded & explained

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung’s comments at the Singapore Perspectives conference on Jan 13, 2022 made waves. Chief of which was his comment on how “ownself check ownself is a virtue”. For context, Minister Ong was replying to a quest ...

28 January 2022

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The PAP govt extends the Progressive Wage Model to waste management sector, sooner than planned

Some 3,000 waste management workers will earn S$3,260 in 2028, double of what they are earning now. This is part of the Progressive Wage Model (PWM) for the waste management industry announced on Jan 24, 2022, with tripartite recommendations having b ...

26 January 2022

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S’pore’s housing policies actively support social integration & mobility: Desmond Lee

At the Institute of Policy Studies’ Singapore Perspectives 2022 conference on Jan 24, 2022, National Development Minister Desmond Lee delivered a speech about his vision of Singapore and how we can get there. He said that as a small city-state, ...

25 January 2022

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MPs and activists call for culture change to support families in Singapore

As part of a shared humanity, our sanctions on Russia are the right thing to do

LKY’s 1966 poisonous shrimp analogy & how it laid the foundation of today’s SAF

4 lessons for S’pore from the 2014 Ukraine crisis

Ukraine situation is stark reminder that S’pore should never take sovereignty for granted

Everyone plays a part to ease healthcare workers’ load

S’pore’s high vaccination rate & high-trust society key to combat Omicron wave

Govt to make sure S’pore remains one of best places globally for business: Lawrence Wong

Budget 2022 heralds an improved & stronger social compact in S’pore

The rich will pay more Personal Income Tax, Property Tax & Additional Registration Fee: Budget 2022

Integrity is the linchpin of democracy: PM Lee

S’pore has one of lowest Covid death rates globally because S’poreans played their part: Ng Eng Hen

The 3 Cs that will determine S’pore’s continued success in an uncertain world

NTUC helped match over 46,000 workers to jobs during pandemic & will help manage cost of living

S’pore has highest percentage of women CEOs in the world after concerted efforts by govt

Budget 2022 to help S’poreans manage cost of living & fulfil the PAP government’s promise to leave no one behind

‘Institutions of continuous learning’ & future of education in S’pore, explained by Chan Chun Sing

S’pore’s ability to understand different markets makes it ‘untouchable’: George Yeo

Ong Ye Kung’s ‘ownself check ownself’ comment, expanded & explained

The PAP govt extends the Progressive Wage Model to waste management sector, sooner than planned

S’pore’s housing policies actively support social integration & mobility: Desmond Lee

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