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PSA: You can now use CDC Vouchers at Giant and Ang Mo supermarkets

More good news: you can now use your CDC Vouchers at Giant Singapore and Ang Mo Supermarket. The two new entrants will join NTUC FairPrice, Sheng Siong, Prime, HAO Mart and U Stars, offering Singaporean households more than 360 outlets islandwide to

1 February 2023

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Govt understands cost of living concerns, has allocated more resources to help vulnerable S’poreans: PM Lee at CNY dinner

Over the weekend (Jan 28), Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who is also MP for Ang Mo Kio GRC, joined his constituents at Teck Ghee for a Chinese New Year celebration. Besides updating residents on upcoming estate rejuvenation and upgrades, PM L

30 January 2023

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Safety and protection of platform workers rank high on PAP Govt’s list

Food delivery drivers—once part and parcel of modern conveniences—were elevated to the status of essential workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. After all, many of them had put their health at risk delivering food to our doorsteps, nourishing t ...

27 January 2023

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S$300 CDC vouchers now available for every S’porean household: How to claim & redeem

The next tranche of CDC vouchers is finally here. To claim it, head over to this link with your SingPass (if you encounter login difficulties, there are Digital Ambassadors on hand to assist you). There’s no need to download anything else to

3 January 2023

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Budget 2023 on Feb 14; share your views online

Mark February 14, 2023 down on your calendar. That’s when Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong will deliver the nation’s Budget for 2023. “The Budget is a strategic financial plan to build our future Singapore together. Let’s ...

29 December 2022

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Gentle reminder: 2021/2022 CDC vouchers will expire on Dec 31; more coming in Jan 2023

For an extra boost this festive season, do use your household’s Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers from 2021 and 2022 if you haven’t already. They expire on December 31, 2022 (don’t worry, more CDC vouchers will be given out in January).&nb ...

23 December 2022

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2022 roundup: A Budget for a new way forward, with a larger Assurance Package

In this year-end roundup series, Petir.sg looks back at key moments of 2022. How do we find our way forward? An important question for any nation’s leaders at any time. And an answer needed more acutely for this uncertain era. “Sir, this

19 December 2022

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4 ingredients that will make S’pore a trusted food & nutrition leader

Singapore’s food industry is about to get more flavourful. The Industry Transformation Map (ITM) and Jobs Transformation Map for the Food Manufacturing sector were launched yesterday by Manpower Minister Tan See Leng yesterday (Dec 14). “ ...

15 December 2022

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‘The most critical factor is people’: DPM Heng on innovation at President’s Science & Tech Awards 2022

A strong research and innovation ecosystem has helped Singapore prosper for decades. And talented people were key to this progress, said Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat at the President’s Science and Technology Awards 2022 last Friday (Dec 9). ...

13 December 2022

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What do pies, stone boats & water have to do with sustainable growth?

Singapore needs sustainable growth — growth that’s bearable, recurring and (this is important) leaves enough to keep future generations comfortable. After all, where’s the wisdom in building towards instant gratification and a dead end? It’s wiser an ...

6 December 2022

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MOF invites you to share views on upcoming Budget 2023

It’s an open invitation from the Government and there’re five ways to do it: Singapore Budget Website; REACH Budget 2023 Microsite; REACH Singapore Facebook; REACH Singapore Instagram; PA Ask Kopi Kakis #shareyourviews Webpage All these channels are ...

6 December 2022

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FTX loss won’t impact contributions to reserves: DPM Wong

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong assured Singaporeans that Temasek’s FTX loss, while disappointing, will not impact the Net Investment Returns Contribution (NIRC). “The FTX loss will also not impact the NIRC as the NIRC is tied to the ...

30 November 2022

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Rules, communication vital for trade relationships: PM Lee at APEC

International trade is essential. And countries need to agree upon its rules, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Bangkok on Nov 19. “Otherwise, it’s the law of the jungle,” stated PM Lee. “We ...

24 November 2022

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Perspectives

Practical implications of WP’s alternatives to GST hike mean leaving less for future gen: Chee Hong Tat

The basic premise of WP’s alternatives to the GST hike means using more of our Past Reserves and thus leaving behind less resources for our children, wrote Senior Minister of State for Finance Chee Hong Tat on Lianhe Zaobao on Nov 21.

21 November 2022

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Still unsure what’s in the Assurance Package? Check out this video.

The Assurance Package (AP) was first announced by Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in February this year. Earlier in Nov, the DPM announced that the AP will be increased by S$1.4 billion, making it a total of S$8 billion to help the

18 November 2022

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PM Lee shares 3 suggestions to maintain access to food & energy sources

It is important for food and energy sources to remain accessible internationally. Especially now, in the wake of the pandemic and the continuing Russo-Ukraine war. And also for the future, with climate change continuing worldw ...

17 November 2022

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Coping with GST hike & inflation: the PAP Govt’s promises delivered through multiple rounds of support

S$3.56 billion — That’s the total amount of relief announced this year alone to help alleviate cost of living pressures. This doesn’t include the newly enhanced S$8 million Assurance Package to cushion the GST hike. More on this later. A sign of

10 November 2022

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Opposition needs to be honest & responsible on GST alternatives: DPM Wong

“Be honest and responsible.” Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Lawrence Wong sent this message to the Opposition in Parliament Monday (Nov 7). This is since their so-called solutions to the GST hike will ultimately not benefit Singaporean ...

8 November 2022

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No net increase to reserves when State Land is sold: Indranee Rajah explains

There is no net increase to Singapore’s reserves whenever State Land is sold. This boils down to State Land being a physical asset, in the same way that State cash, securities and bonds are financial assets. If anything, the Government invests this

7 November 2022

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A responsible Govt that looks after people & plans ahead in a sustainable way — the S$1.4b top up to Assurance Package

The PAP Government looks after Singaporeans and plans ahead to meet future needs in a sustainable manner, reiterated Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. And to meet the committed levels of help for Singaporeans, he announced that S$1.4 billion will ...

7 November 2022

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PSA: You can now use CDC Vouchers at Giant and Ang Mo supermarkets

Govt understands cost of living concerns, has allocated more resources to help vulnerable S’poreans: PM Lee at CNY dinner

Safety and protection of platform workers rank high on PAP Govt’s list

S$300 CDC vouchers now available for every S’porean household: How to claim & redeem

Budget 2023 on Feb 14; share your views online

Gentle reminder: 2021/2022 CDC vouchers will expire on Dec 31; more coming in Jan 2023

2022 roundup: A Budget for a new way forward, with a larger Assurance Package

4 ingredients that will make S’pore a trusted food & nutrition leader

‘The most critical factor is people’: DPM Heng on innovation at President’s Science & Tech Awards 2022

What do pies, stone boats & water have to do with sustainable growth?

MOF invites you to share views on upcoming Budget 2023

FTX loss won’t impact contributions to reserves: DPM Wong

Rules, communication vital for trade relationships: PM Lee at APEC

Practical implications of WP’s alternatives to GST hike mean leaving less for future gen: Chee Hong Tat

Still unsure what’s in the Assurance Package? Check out this video.

PM Lee shares 3 suggestions to maintain access to food & energy sources

Coping with GST hike & inflation: the PAP Govt’s promises delivered through multiple rounds of support

Opposition needs to be honest & responsible on GST alternatives: DPM Wong

No net increase to reserves when State Land is sold: Indranee Rajah explains

A responsible Govt that looks after people & plans ahead in a sustainable way — the S$1.4b top up to Assurance Package

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