Office of the Prime Minister of Singapore
Lawrence Wong to take over as Singapore Prime Minister from Lee Hsien Loong on May 15
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-lawrence-wong-leadership-handover-4266031
Singapore core inflation eases more than expected to 3.1% in March: Both core and overall inflation dipped from the previous month and came in well below analyst ...
straitstimes.com/business/singapore-core-inflation-eases-more-than-expected-to-31-in-march
Singapore keeps monetary policy unchanged as inflation risks linger: Singapore's central bank left its monetary policy unchanged on Friday, in line with ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/singapore-central-bank-keeps-monetary-policy-unchanged-2024-04-12/
More construction firms going bust after pandemic, say liquidators: The sector is still reeling from the aftermath of COVID-19 and a slump in overseas ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/construction-building-contractors-bust-debts-after-pandemic-liquidators-4282961
Igumba: UPDF General who studied in dress for full term: It was easier and cheaper for my grandmother Miriel to make out for me dresses from the pieces of ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/igumba-updf-general-who-studied-in-dress-for-full-term-4597636
PM Invokes Manmohan Singh's Remark To Jab Congress, Party Fact-Checks Him: Lok Sabha elections 2024: "Manmohan Singh's government had said Muslims ...
ndtv.com/india-news/lok-sabha-elections-2024-pm-narendra-modi-invokes-manmohan-singhs-muslim-remark-to-jab-congress-party-rebuts-5492647
$35 million to be invested to help those in finance sector develop new green skills: MAS
straitstimes.com/singapore/35-million-to-be-invested-to-help-those-in-finance-sector-develop-new-green-skillsmas
Former insurance agent gets 8-year prohibition orders after misappropriating S$117,000
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/former-insurance-agent-prudential-misappropriate-117000-mas-prohibition-orders-4274831
SM Teo visiting Germany to officiate launch of Singapore's 4th Invincible-class submarine
asiaone.com/singapore/sm-teo-chee-hean-visiting-germany-officiate-launch-singapores-4th-invincible-class
Student who posed as MAS official to help scammers gets 8 weeks' jail: SINGAPORE — A 19-year-old student who posed as a Monetary Authority of Singapore ...
asiaone.com/singapore/student-who-posed-mas-official-help-scammers-gets-8-weeks-jail
Your essential guide to buying a used car in Singapore: As many of us would know, Singapore holds the dubious honour of being one of the most expensive countries ...
asiaone.com/lifestyle/your-essential-guide-buying-used-car-singapore
GenZero' Fred Teo: ‘We don't have the time or money to squander on dead-end solutions’ in battle against climate change
reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/genzero-fred-teo-we-dont-have-time-or-money-squander-dead-end-solutions-battle-2024-04-15/
Singapore set to keep monetary policy unchanged as price risks linger: Analysts expect MAS to hold off from easing its Singdollar settings until inflation starts ...
straitstimes.com/business/singapore-set-to-keep-monetary-policy-unchanged-as-price-risks-linger
Be sensible while dealing with juvenile offenders: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has instructed the authorities concerned to be careful while dealing with ...
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/be-sensible-while-dealing-juvenile-offenders-3585241
Singapore-listed Sen Yue assisting in MAS investigation: The investigation is into offences under the Securities and Futures Act.
straitstimes.com/business/singapore-listed-sen-yue-assisting-in-mas-investigation
PM Rishi Sunak to announce Britain's largest-ever military aid package for Ukraine - UPI.com
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Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.
- Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.
- The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.
- The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
New committee by PM on national development to be chaired by Hassan Marican: KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has formed the Policy Advisory ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/22/new-committee-by-pm-on-national-development-to-be-chaired-by-hassan-marican
Liberal government turning to influencers to get its message to younger Canadians
ctvnews.ca/politics/liberal-government-turning-to-influencers-to-get-its-message-to-younger-canadians-1.6856611
Proposal to address Durian Tunggal flood issues brought to PM: ALOR GAJAH: Several recommendations aimed at addressing flood issues, particularly in Durian ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/22/proposal-to-address-durian-tunggal-flood-issues-brought-to-pm
Services sector key to Singapore's 2024 growth: Experts believe Singapore has arrived at “safe harbours” and will see further acceleration to its gross ...
sbr.com.sg/economy/in-focus/services-sector-key-singapores-2024-growth
Singapore Set to Keep Monetary Policy Tight, May Ease in October: Singapore’s central bank will likely maintain tight monetary policy settings for a fourth ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-10/singapore-set-to-keep-monetary-policy-tight-may-ease-in-october
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Staff from PM's office to testify at foreign interference inquiry: Staff from the Prime Minister's Office are set to speak today at the public inquiry into ...
ctvnews.ca/politics/staff-from-pm-s-office-to-testify-at-foreign-interference-inquiry-1.6839434
Pune man serving as deck cadet on merchant ship goes missing between Singapore and Indonesia, says family
indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/pune-man-deck-cadet-merchant-ship-missing-singapore-indonesia-9255868/
Budget to include $1.5B rental protection fund meant to preserve rent prices: The federal government will be launching a $1.5 billion 'Canada Rental Protection ...
ctvnews.ca/politics/budget-to-include-1-5b-rental-protection-fund-meant-to-preserve-rent-prices-1.6833495
Singapore Feb core inflation accelerates to 7-month high amid Lunar New Year: Singapore's February core inflation accelerated to its fastest pace in seven months ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/singapore-february-core-inflation-rises-36-yy-2024-03-25/
Lum Kok Seng, the man named in latest charges against Iswaran, was interviewed by CPIB several times
straitstimes.com/singapore/lum-kok-seng-the-man-named-in-latest-charges-against-iswaran-was-interviewed-by-cpib-several-times
Quick Glance: Iswaran Faces 8 New Charges for Receiving S$19,000 Worth of Valuables from Construction Firm Boss
- Former Transport Minister S. Iswaran appeared in court to face eight fresh charges, following his initial corruption charge two months earlier.
- The new charges allege that Iswaran received valuable items from an individual connected to him in an official capacity.
- Items received included whisky bottles, golf clubs, and a Brompton bicycle from Lum Kok Seng, the managing director of Lum Chang Holdings.
- The charges pertain to a period between November 2021 and November 2022, with Iswaran being aware of Mr. Lum's business ties to his ministerial role during this time.
Singapore has lessons for countries worrying about debt: Tight fiscal rules can prevent the kind of investment which has helped the city state to thrive
ft.com/content/0ea2bcc4-1378-4dec-81af-0fb688edda31
Paid articlePaid What does hike in insurance coverage on bank deposits to $100,000 mean for you?: The higher cap on deposit insurance will cover 91 per cent of insured depositors ...
straitstimes.com/business/what-does-hike-in-insurance-coverage-on-bank-deposits-to-100000-mean-for-you
Singapore sets response deadline for family office applications: SINGAPORE -- Singapore's financial regulator is pushing family office applicants to respond ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Wealth-Management/Singapore-sets-response-deadline-for-family-office-applications
2 former employees of Sembcorp Marine, now Seatrium, charged with bribing Brazilian officials
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/sembcorp-marine-seatrium-keppel-employees-charged-bribery-brazil-4225691
President Tharman approves government's spending plan, says Singapore avoids 'magical thinking'
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/budget-president-tharman-approves-spending-plans-4215536
Economists upgrade Singapore 2024 growth forecast, survey shows: Economists have upgraded Singapore's 2024 growth forecast, according to a survey by the ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/economists-upgrade-singapore-2024-growth-forecast-survey-shows-2024-03-13/
Former MAS chief Ravi Menon appointed Singapore’s first climate action ambassador
straitstimes.com/singapore/former-mas-chief-ravi-menon-appointed-singapore-s-first-climate-action-ambassador
Ravi Menon to be Singapore's first Ambassador for Climate Action: The former MAS chief will represent Singapore at international climate action platforms.
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ravi-menon-singapore-first-ambassador-climate-action-4222126
Singapore dollar’s stellar run seen ending on MAS easing in April: The Singdollar has already weakened about 2 per cent against the US dollar in 2024.
straitstimes.com/business/singapore-dollar-s-stellar-run-seen-ending-on-mas-easing-in-april
Complaints made in US, S’pore against local firm that promised quick returns on crypto investments
straitstimes.com/singapore/complaints-made-in-us-s-pore-against-local-firm-that-promised-quick-returns-on-crypto-investments
Crypto exchange OKX receives in-principle approval for Singapore payments licence
reuters.com/technology/crypto-exchange-okx-receives-in-principle-approval-singapore-payments-licence-2024-03-13/
President Tharman, PM Lee congratulate Prabowo on Indonesia election victory: SINGAPORE: Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lee ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tharman-shanmugaratnam-lee-hsien-loong-congratulate-indonesia-president-elect-prabowo-subianto-4211271
100-day plan report card: 15 items' completion up for debate: Analysis - Close examination of the plan's 49 actions reveals several grey areas - and four laws ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/511135/100-day-plan-report-card-15-items-completion-up-for-debate
Srettha's remarks on Taylor Swift not meant to be criticism of Singapore: Thai government spokesman
channelnewsasia.com/asia/taylor-swift-thailand-prime-minister-srettha-thavisin-singapore-exclusive-deal-4173036
Quick Glance: Swifties' Pricey Pilgrimage to Star's Southeast Asian Stop
- Filipina Charlyn Suizo is in Singapore for one reason: Taylor Swift.
- The 30-year-old software engineer from the Philippines, part of a Swiftie group, is spending over $6,000 on flights, concert tickets, and accommodation.
- An estimated 7 in 10 of the 300,000 concertgoers will be coming from abroad, spending between $260 million and $370 million on hotels, food, and entertainment.
- Swift's concerts in Singapore are expected to generate significant economic benefits, especially in the tourism sector.
New digital platform allowing banks to exchange information on suspicious customers launched
straitstimes.com/singapore/new-digital-platform-allowing-banks-to-exchange-information-on-suspicious-customers-launched
PM Christopher Luxon's tobacco 'talking points' contradicted official advice: The Prime Minister's office circulated 'talking points' on tobacco for his ...
rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/512253/pm-christopher-luxon-s-tobacco-talking-points-contradicted-official-advice
Germany's HQ Capital taps Michael Hu to steer Asia growth story: European private equity firm HQ Capital said on Wednesday it had hired Michael Hu ...
reuters.com/business/germanys-hq-capital-taps-michael-hu-steer-asia-growth-story-2024-03-13/
Wise to allow visitors in Singapore to scan and pay through its app: Singapore will be the first country to get the feature, with other markets to follow.
straitstimes.com/business/wise-to-allow-visitors-in-singapore-to-scan-and-pay-through-its-app
S$300 Climate Vouchers: Where to use them and what appliances you can spend on: Looking for a new fridge or air-conditioner? All HDB households will soon receive ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/climate-vouchers-300-where-use-what-buy-how-claim-4171676
Commentary: Though inflation is easing, Singaporeans are still feeling the pinch: What makes a healthy inflation rate would depend on GDP growth and ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/singapore-inflation-economy-gdp-income-growth-mas-monetary-policy-4192096
Quick Glance: Inflation Decline and Consumer Impact
- Inflation in Germany continues to decline, primarily due to cheaper energy prices. Experts predict a further decrease in the year ahead, but with potential challenges. Higher inflation rates diminish consumer purchasing power.
- In February, energy and fuels decreased in price, while food prices increased. Services also became more expensive. Consumer prices rose by 0.4 percent compared to the previous month.
- The German government forecasts rising consumer prices and wage increases above the inflation rate. The expectation is that employees will spend the money and boost private consumption. However, the Bundesbank President warns against premature interest rate cuts.
- Despite the decline in inflation, the Bundesbank cautions against premature interest rate cuts. The European Central Bank aims for price stability in the medium term. Higher interest rates can curb demand but also burden the economy.
US Fed’s embrace of three rate cuts opens door to lower borrowing cost, stronger Singdollar
straitstimes.com/business/us-fed-s-embrace-of-three-rate-cuts-opens-door-to-lower-borrowing-cost-stronger-currency-in-s-pore
Singapore confers ex-IGP Acryl Sani with Distinguished Service Order award: Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani being awarded the Distinguished Service Order by Singapore ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/03/09/singapore-confers-ex-igp-acryl-sani-with-distinguished-service-order-award/
#BangkokPost : The Supreme Court on Monday acquitted fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra and five others of malfeasance and collusion in the awarding of ... Show more #Thailand #politics #Yingluck #corruption www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2752599/
$2.3 million lost to scams involving Iras impersonation in 2023: A total of 79 per cent of scams reported to Iras in 2023 involved victims being offered tax ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/23-million-lost-to-scams-involving-iras-impersonation-in-2023
PM Lee to visit Melbourne for Singapore-Australia Annual Leaders' Meeting, ASEAN special summit
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pm-lee-melbourne-official-visit-singapore-australia-annual-leaders-meeting-asean-special-summit-4166726
Cordlife's former group CEO, 4 board members arrested amid CAD probe: SINGAPORE - Cordlife’s former Group CEO Tan Poh Lan and four board members have been ...
asiaone.com/singapore/cordlifes-former-group-ceo-4-board-members-arrested-amid-cad-probe
Former CEO and directors of company linked to S$1.5b nickel investment fraud case charged
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/billion-dollar-nickel-fraud-case-envy-global-envysion-wealth-3-charged-mas-4177566
Singapore Licenses Crypto Market Maker GSR in Rare Step for Industry: Singapore authorities awarded a license to crypto market maker GSR Markets ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-04/singapore-licenses-crypto-market-maker-gsr-in-rare-step-for-industry
Paid articlePaid Sun Xueling calls out Meta for not working with MHA to fight e-commerce scams on its platforms
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/sun-xueling-calls-out-meta-for-not-working-with-mha-to-fight-e-commerce-scams-on-its-platforms
Singapore Government Bonds Lag Southeast Asia, Unlikely to Get Relief: Overseas investors in Singapore government bonds may need to steel themselves for more ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-04/southeast-asia-s-worst-performing-bonds-face-little-relief
Paid articlePaid Singapore Widens Crypto Rules to Cover Custody, More Transfers: Singapore expanded the scope of its digital-asset rules to cover the custody of tokens as well as ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-02/singapore-widens-crypto-rules-to-cover-custody-more-transfers
President Tharman welcomed as Chief Scout with record-setting human formation of scout emblem
straitstimes.com/singapore/president-tharman-welcomed-as-chief-scout-with-record-setting-human-formation-of-scout-emblem
Singapore does not need further GST increases up to 2030 as 'we're in a sound position': DPM Wong
asiaone.com/singapore/singapore-does-not-need-further-gst-increases-2030-were-sound-position-dpm-wong
Banks in Singapore begin sharing data to combat financial crime: Six banks will share customer data deemed suspicious in a bid to fight money laundering and ...
zdnet.com/article/banks-in-singapore-begin-sharing-data-to-combat-financial-crime/
Singapore expands regulations for digital payment token service providers: More entities will need a license
theregister.com/2024/04/03/singapore_adds_psact/
More than S$5.4 billion set aside in 61,000 ‘money lock’ bank accounts: The Monetary Authority of Singapore will work with the banks to continue encouraging ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/more-s54-billion-set-aside-61000-money-lock-bank-accounts-mas-4158896
From HDB flats to char kway teow: Wider and faster search options on OneMap with AI prototypes
straitstimes.com/singapore/from-hdb-flats-to-char-kway-teow-wider-and-faster-search-options-on-onemap-with-ai-prototypes
Woman who chose to freeze her eggs shares why: 'I don't want to regret it if I get married at a later age and cannot conceive'
asiaone.com/singapore/woman-who-chose-freeze-her-eggs-shares-why-i-dont-want-regret-it-if-i-get-married-later
#BangkokPost : Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will visit residents in Bangkok's Din Daeng area on Monday afternoon to discuss social issues and ways to improve the ... Show more #Thailand #SocialIssues #SretthaThavisin www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2768471/pm-to-hobnob-with-din-daeng-locals
Singapore’s core inflation falls to 3.1% in January on smaller food and services price hikes
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-core-inflation-january-2024-food-services-4144321
'Not one and done': How Singapore's police and government tech agency combat ever-evolving scams
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/scams-spf-govtech-technology-4144416
Switch from SIBOR to SORA before April 30: Act now to give yourself more time to choose new home loan
straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/switch-from-sibor-to-sora-before-april-30-act-now-more-time-to-choose-home-loan-abs-the-association-of-banks-in-singapore
Prime Minister #NarendraModi virtually inaugurated the permanent campus of the Indian Institute of Management (#IIM ) #BodhGaya while #Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat ... Show more #IIMBodhGaya www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pm-in-jammu-live-modi-to-inaugurate-projects-valued-at-over-rs-32-000-crore-today-101708395185849.html
Ballot papers and other documents used in 2023 Presidential Election destroyed: This is part of process to ensure secrecy of votes.
straitstimes.com/singapore/ballot-papers-and-other-documents-used-in-2023-presidential-election-destroyed
Man bribed SMU Academy associate director with S$62,800 to get marketing services gig
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/smu-academy-associate-director-bribed-62800-over-marketing-services-gig-4136026
Budget 2024: Singapore to introduce new refundable tax credit to attract high-quality investments
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/budget-2024-singapore-introduce-new-refundable-tax-credit-attract-high-quality-investments-4128701
No large scale iftar parties using govt funds: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday directed all government employees not to arrange any large-scale iftar ...
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/no-large-scale-iftar-parties-using-govt-funds-3555081
#BangkokPost : Former Prime Minister's Office minister Jakrapob Penkair returned to Thailand on Thursday morning after 15 years in self-imposed exile. Upon arrival ... Show more #Thailand #politics #fugitive www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2766811/ex-red-shirt-jakrapob-back-in-thailand
Muhyiddin seeks review of appeals court ruling that reinstated power abuse charges
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/28/muhyiddin-seeks-review-of-appeals-court-ruling-that-reinstated-power-abuse-charges
SMU spearheads Asia's sustainable finance transformation
SMU collaborates with global leaders to boost green sectors and innovation ... Show more smu.edu.sg/ www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2766746/smu-spearheads-asias-sustainable-finance-transformation
PM Anwar receives courtesy call from India's External Affairs Minister: PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received a courtesy call from the ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/27/pm-anwar-receives-courtesy-call-from-india039s-external-affairs-minister
Singapore Dollar’s Stellar Run Seen Ending on Monetary Easing: The Singapore dollar’s two-year streak as the top-performing Asian currency is seen ending this ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-24/singapore-dollar-s-stellar-run-seen-ending-on-monetary-easing
Paid articlePaid DBS CEO Piyush Gupta gets 30% cut in 2023 variable pay over bank’s digital disruptions
straitstimes.com/business/dbs-ceo-piyush-gupta-gets-30-cut-in-2023-variable-pay-for-bank-s-digital-disruptions
'Add a little dragon': PM Lee encourages Singaporeans to have more children in Chinese New Year message
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/chinese-new-year-2024-prime-minister-lee-hsien-loong-message-more-babies-declining-fertility-rate-4109461
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