From Tuesday (Jan 25), children aged five to 11 will be able to walk in to any paediatric vaccination centre with their parents for their vaccination without making an appointment. ( read original story ...)
HSBC Says Singapore to Raise GST Incrementally Over 2023-2024
Singapore will likely split a planned two-percentage point increase in Goods and Services Tax between 2023 and 2024, given lingering Covid-19 risks and a need to support economic recovery, economists ... ( read original story ...)
Man admits forging payslips with higher salary to get credit card to buy bitcoin, went bankrupt
SINGAPORE: Wanting to get a credit card with a higher limit so he could buy bitcoin, a man forged his payslips and made it seem as though he received a higher salary, tricking a bank into issuing him ... ( read original story ...)
Another family loses life savings, this time to DBS’ S’pore Bicentennial Commemorative S$20 note phishing scam
A concerned individual appealed for assistance online after her mum fell victim to a “DBS Bicentennial Commemorative Note” phishing scam, resulting in her life savings “gone within seconds.” Complaint ... ( read original story ...)
Trust, stewardship and collective action necessary to build future Singapore, says Desmond Lee
SINGAPORE - Singapore faces foreseeable challengessuch as climate change and the possible fragmentation of society as well as unpredictable challenges like future pandemics in the years ahead, and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM Lee and Indonesia President Jokowi to meet in Bintan for first Leaders’ Retreat since 2019
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will visit Bintan on Tuesday (Jan 25) to attend the Singapore-Indonesia Leaders' Retreat hosted by Indonesian President Joko Widodo. ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Indonesia to sign a set of agreements at 5th leaders’ retreat on Tuesday
SINGAPORE: Singapore and Indonesia will sign a set of agreements covering airspace management, extradition and defence cooperation when their leaders meet in Bintan on Tuesday (Jan 25). Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reviews inflation forecasts
SINGAPORE: Singapore is reviewing its official inflation forecasts, authorities said on Monday, after data showed its key price gauge climbed in December by the fastest pace ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore teen who fatally stabbed father had gaming addiction, sentenced to five years’ detention
The teen, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was 14-years-old when he attacked his father with a fruit knife following an argument about a lost laundry detergent scoop in December 2020. ( read original story ...)
Singapore – Twin boys found dead in Upper Bukit Timah canal: Father charged with murder
The father of the 11-year-old twin boys who were found dead in a canal in Upper Bukit Timah has been charged with murder. On Monday (Jan 24), Xavier Yap Jung Houn, 48, appeared before a district court ... ( read original story ...)
Samsung removes ad in Singapore of drag queen hugging Muslim mother
Following the outcry from socially conservative groups, South Korean electronics giant Samsung has withdrawn its online advertisement in Singapore that portrayed a hijab-wearing Muslim mom hugging her ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s CMIO race model an administrative tool to manage policies: IPS panel
SINGAPORE - Singapore's Chinese-Malay-Indian-Others (CMIO) system of ethnic classification is essentially an administrative tool for the Government to manage policies around race, which remains a key ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Stronger-than-expected inflation piles pressure on central bank
December inflation at 4.0% Price pressures continued to build in Singapore with December headline inflation accelerating by 4.0%. Core inflation ... ( read original story ...)
6 Award-winning Residential Developments with Great Location in Singapore
The best property location in Singapore depends on whether you prefer to live near shopping malls, nature reserves, transport hubs, etc. Here are 6 award-winning developments to consider, fresh from ... ( read original story ...)
DBS names new chief sustainability officer
DBS Group Holdings announced the appointment of Helge Muenkel as Chief Sustainability Officer with effect from today. ( read original story ...)
Lim Tean: Why Josephine Teo so quiet on OCBC phishing scam?
Last month, almost 470 OCBC customers were victims of a phishing scam that began with an SMS claiming to have been sent by the bank. Losses totalled at least $8.5 million, with some people having seen ... ( read original story ...)