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Singapore affairs

All matters that affect every Singaporean, from jobs to important Covid-19 news. 

FEATURED INFOGRAPHIC

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Key statistics (as of 4/10/2021):

103,843

Total number of Covid-19 cases

113

Total number of Covid-19 deaths

4.5 million

Singapore residents are fully vaccinated, which equates to 82 per cent of the population

85%

Singapore residents have taken at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine

OPINION PIECES

LATEST STORIES

How costly are resale HDB really? One chart combines all transactions to give you the answer

A first look at MTG’s brand new set March of the Machine

Why cybersecurity is one of Singapore’s most in-demand jobs in 2023

Will GIC and Temasek end up like the Norwegian pension fund which lost S$217 billion in 2022?

Roundup of Budget 2023: key points to note for S’porean businesses

Budget 2023: ElderCare fund to be topped up by S$500M, MediFund to be increased by S$1.5B

Budget 2023: Gov’t grants additional S$3K baby bonus cash gift for S’porean children

Budget 2023: CPF monthly salary ceiling to be raised from S$6K to S$8K by 2026

Budget 2023: First-timers buying resale flats to get up to S$30K more in Housing Grant

Budget 2023: Extra S$150M fund to grow SMEs, S$1B boost to scheme to help larger firms expand

Budget 2023: New ‘Jobs-Skills Integrators’ to enhance training and job placement for workers

Budget 2023: Gov’t increases GST cash voucher amount from S$500 to S$700 in 2023

Budget 2023: S’poreans to get extra cash of up to S$650 under AP and S$100 more CDC Vouchers

Budget 2023: S’pore’s economy grew by 3.6% in 2022, unemployment rates below pre-pandemic levels

Median household income in S’pore crosses S$10,000 per month as inequality keeps decreasing

EDB’s year-in-review shows strong digital economy prospects, expects 17,000 new jobs in S’pore

Masks no longer needed on public transport, COVID border measures will be lifted from Feb 13

How are investors in S’pore navigating the global recession and tech crash?

Forget about Bing, Microsoft’s AI-powered Edge can make you finally dump Google Chrome

The world economy is headed for a recession in 2023 – how will this affect life for S’poreans?

Sink or swim: Can Singaporeans ride the technological wave and embrace the future of work?

A look at the Assurance Package and how it’s helping to cushion the impact of GST hike

S’pore’s economy to grow more than 2x faster than the US, 4.6x faster than the EU in 2023

A double-edged sword: why China’s reopening will mean both risk and reward for Singapore’s economy

S’pore households get S$300 in CDC vouchers from Jan 3 – here’s how to claim and use them

S’pore is now a global proving ground in the fight against the new COVID-19 wave from China

Young Asians to inherit US$15 trillion in next decade – how are S’poreans preparing for it?

Home prices in S’pore to grow by up to 7% in 2023 – URA reacts, boosting land supply by 17%

NUS graduate programmes to stop receiving government subsidies and why it’s a good thing

Hard hit by inflation, who can millennials and Gen Zs in S’pore turn to for help?

OTHER TOPICS

Singapore has undoubtedly been a bright spot for the global startup landscape in recent years, and is home to a number of unicorns.

In recent years, there has been a rise in the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) and governments have released policies and grants aimed at boosting its adoption.

Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic hit, e-commerce has boomed in popularity, with consumers buying everything from home appliances to groceries online.

foodpanda is a leading delivery platform in Asia dedicated to bringing consumers a wide range of food, groceries and more, quickly and conveniently.

Amid soaring demand for online and mobile alternatives, new digital players are transforming banking for individuals and companies.

Interest in cryptocurrency is at an all-time high, and Singapore has emerged as a key blockchain and crypto hub in Asia.

A look at how the Singapore government has been harnessing technology to improve lives for all.

The global pandemic has disrupted lifestyles, healthcare, workplace cultures, business operations, and more.

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