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Singapore affairs

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

FEATURED INFOGRAPHIC

FEATURED INFOGRAPHIC

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

Infrastructure, talent, innovation: Dr. Janil on building blocks of S’pore’s digital economy

S’pore’s new One Pass sparks foreign talent debate – should “skills transfer” be a requirement?

S’pore’s work pass changes show foreign talent importance, more than natural population growth

Self-sufficiency is the way forward: S’pore needs to focus on sustainability and talent to grow

377A repeal embraces LGBT+ workplace equality, while respecting traditional family values

NTUC wants to hear from the working people of S’pore, urges the public to share their concerns

Disney+ eclipses Netflix in streaming customers, announces price hikes for subscribers

A look at S’pore’s COE policy and how it affects ride-hailing sector, firms with vehicle fleets

Inflation is 56% higher for the richest Singaporeans, and that’s great news for the budget

GIC assets grew by a record S$280 billion, but not a dime can be spent in Singapore

While airports in US and EU are suffering, the pandemic has made Changi Airport even stronger

Vacancies at records, wages grow by 7.8% as hiring in S’pore outpaces other advanced nations

Singaporean households have grown richer by S$444 billion during the pandemic

Razer sues IT firm Capgemini for over US$7m, wants full compensation for data leak

Real death toll of the pandemic in S’pore is up to 3 times higher than official COVID data

As S’pore’s inflation hits a 13-year high, what is the gov’t doing to help ease the burden?

Forward Singapore: DPM Wong lays out future roadmap, stresses need to refresh “social compact”

S’pore was right about Covid after all, as New Zealand and Taiwan fall behind on death rates

Why is S’pore so determined to raise GST? It’s the best way to tax the rich amid inflation

About 1.5M S’poreans to receive up to S$300 cash in August on top of regular GST-V Cash

Why most working dads in S’pore aren’t utilising their entitled paternity and childcare leaves

A painful but welcome challenge to S’pore as UK lures NUS, NTU graduates with new visa scheme

Crime in S’pore shot up by 30% in 2021 and 50% since 2013 – and technology is to blame

Innovation, regulation, research: What should S’pore agritech startups focus on?

Should gig workers get CPF too? Why this is a hot topic for S’pore’s evolving labour landscape

Foreign immigration has created 1,200+ senior roles in finance for S’poreans since 2016

Going green: The rise of circular economy and how S’pore bizs are stepping up sustainability

Overcoming recessions and crises: How 65-year-old S’pore biz Metro diversified to stay alive

Rich despite COVID-19: S’pore’s affluent population up by 137,000 – hits record 1.4M people

S’pore jobs portal FastJobs sees up to 40% increased hiring from various sectors since April

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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