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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

PM Lee issues Writ of Election for S’pore Presidential Election, Polling Day to be held on Sept 1

GIC results: Every dollar invested is worth about 4x more after 20 years – can you do it too?

Temasek lost S$7.3 billion in 2022, gained S$76 billion in the pandemic – how did that happen?

Could Tharman be Singapore’s last president?

S’pore’s Presidential Elections are coming up – here’s a breakdown of what you need to know

S’poreans are financially stressed by inflation, but being uninsured is the last thing you want

SM Tharman confirms candidacy for S’pore’s upcoming presidential elections

Singapore attracted S$140 billion from abroad thanks to its successful handling of COVID-19

S’pore’s eighth president Halimah Yacob announces decision not to stand for re-election

BudgetMealGoWhere: New website lets you find cheap eats from S$3 at nearby HDB coffeeshops

No passports: S’pore introducing QR code clearances at Tuas, Woodlands checkpoints in 2024

Looking for a job? Train in ChatGPT as 9 in 10 employers seek AI skills, according to US survey

3,500 millionaires to become S’pore citizens in 2023 – how much did they contribute to get it?

1 in 17 Singaporean residents is an investment millionaire, an increase of 40% in a decade

HDB households to get U-Save vouchers, S&CC rebates in April as part of first GSTV payout

The future of work: Could the four-day week catch on in Singapore?

S’pore’s record low fertility rates can’t be fixed as it has nothing to do with living costs

S’poreans can now send money directly to Indian bank accounts with new PayNow-UPI linkage

Staying competitive in a challenging world: Will Budget 2023 turbocharge the S’pore economy?

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

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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© 2021 GRVTY Media Pte. Ltd.
(UEN 201431998C.)

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