DPM Lawrence Wong at the Ministerial Dialogue on Reinventing Destiny
Important to strike a balance with greater contestation of ideas: Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence WongBy Goh Yan Han, Political Correspondent, The Straits Times, 14 Aug 2023It is increasingly difficult...
View ArticleSingapore Reserves Revealed
Singapore’s reserves cannot be built up again once gone: Prime Minister Lee Hsien LoongThink of Singapore’s reserves as ‘rainy day’ moneyBy Goh Yan Han, Political Correspondent, The Straits Times, 16...
View ArticleNational Day Rally 2023: A Better Home, A Brighter Future
From housing to retirement, PM Lee Hsien Loong provides reassurances amid anxieties and stormsBy Danson Cheong, The Straits Times, 21 Aug 2023Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong sought to reassure...
View ArticleTharman Shanmugaratnam elected as Singapore’s 9th president
Landslide 70.4 per cent victory for Tharman as Singapore’s next presidentBy Goh Yan Han, Political Correspondent, The Straits Times, 2 Sep 2023Singaporeans have given Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam a...
View ArticleTharman is president-elect. Is Singapore a post-race society?
His presidency is a chance to shape race relations positively. Singapore still has some way to go.By Mathew Mathews, Published The Straits Times, 6 Sep 2023The election of Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam as...
View ArticleRichard Hu, Singapore’s longest-serving finance minister, dies at 96
The Straits Times, 9 Sep 2023Former Cabinet minister and Singapore’s longest-serving finance minister Richard Hu Tsu Tau died on Friday. He was 96.His death was disclosed in a Facebook post on Friday...
View ArticleHalimah Yacob: A President For Everyone
Singapore’s eighth President Halimah Yacob reflects on the defining moments of her six years in office, from unlocking past reserves, to advocating for causes close to her heart.
View ArticleTharman sworn in as Singapore’s 9th president, reiterates plans to unite nation
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam vows to strengthen multiracialism, nurture more inclusive societyBy Goh Yan Han, Political Correspondent, The Straits Times, 14 Sep 2023Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam is...
View ArticleLee Kuan Yew: In His Own Words
The ideas, values and career of Singapore's first Prime MinisterWhat were the values, philosophies and ideas that defined Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s leadership? From defending hard choices to inspiring...
View ArticleSingapore water price to rise from April 2024; Government to provide support...
Singapore water price to rise by 50 cents per cubic metre (1,000 litres) by 2025Three-quarters of households here will see an increase of under S$10 per month in their water bills from April 2025By...
View Article$1.1 billion Cost-of-Living Support Package: Additional payment of up to $200...
$1.1 billion Cost-of-Living Support Package to provide more relief for Singaporean households, especially lower- to middle-income familiesExtra $200 CDC vouchers for Singaporean households in 2024By...
View ArticleShanti Pereira wins gold in 200m in Hangzhou, Singapore’s first athletics...
Tearful Shanti Pereira says it’s a ‘so crazy, incredible season’ after historic 200m gold at Hangzhou 2022 Asian GamesBy Kimberly Kwek, The Straits Times, 3 Oct 2023Shanti Pereira is squatting on the...
View ArticleDPM Lawrence Wong's Dialogue at the Center for Strategic and International...
Singapore government explains national interest to repel disinformation, says DPM WongBy Bhagyashree Garekar, The Straits Times, 14 Oct 2023WASHINGTON - Singapore protects its population against...
View ArticleForward SG report unveils social support plans, lays out mindset shifts...
Moves to ensure basic needs of Singaporeans are met and social compact is refreshedBy Goh Yan Han, Political Correspondent, The Straits Times, 27 Oct 2023A road map towards a more equitable and...
View ArticlePM Lee Hsien Loong to hand over leadership to DPM Lawrence Wong by November...
People's Action Party Awards and Convention 2023PM Lee Hsien Loong says he has full confidence in 4G team, and DPM Lawrence Wong will lead party at next General ElectionBy Goh Yan Han, Political...
View ArticleAge Well SG: Singapore sets aside $800 million from FY2024 to FY2028 to help...
Age Well Sg to Support Seniors to Age Actively and Independently In the CommunityBy Joyce Teo, Senior Health Correspondent, The Straits Times, 16 Nov 2023More seniors will be supported to age well in...
View ArticleComLink+: New financial incentives to spur low-income families to work...
Low-income families with young children to get up to $30,000 in total payouts under ComLink schemeBy Theresa Tan, Senior Social Affairs Correspondent, The Straits Times, 20 Nov 2023Low-income families...
View ArticleTripartism can work in Singapore because the PAP Government is pro-growth and...
NTUC National Delegates’ Conference 2023 on 22 November 2023By Jean Iau, The Straits Times, 22 Nov 2023The pro-growth and pro-worker policies of the PAP Government are why tripartism can work in...
View ArticleLong Island to be reclaimed off East Coast could add 800ha of land, create...
Singapore to start environmental and engineering studies into "Long Island" off East Coast from early 2024By Ng Keng Gene and Shabana Begum, The Straits Times, 29 Nov 2023Three tracts of land could be...
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