The planned future increase of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is part of a balance Singapore is striking between staying competitive and being inclusive, asserted Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam while speaking at a conference in Jakarta organised by International Monetary
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New MRT trains to be equipped with ‘tip-up seats’ for creating more standing space during peak hours
Commuters travelling in the MRT trains in Singapore would now have hassle free journey as the new cars being added to the fleet will have ‘tip-up seats’ to create more standing free space for commuters during peak hours.
India’s state banks have 15 days to identify operational gaps: Ministry of Finance
India’s Ministry of Finance has set a 15-day deadline for state banks to take pre-emptive action against operational and technical risks
NUS to offer the first degree in veterinary medicine in Singapore
The National University of Singapore (NUS) announced that it is launching three new undergraduate programmes in 2018, including the first in veterinary medicine in Singapore.
No pictures and videos at sites of police operations: New parliament bill
A new bill passed in the Singapore parliament yesterday, Feb 27, barred people from taking and sending pictures and videos of ongoing police operations.
Sridevi’s body reaches Mumbai from Dubai, funeral today
The body of Bollywood actress Sridevi, who passed away in Dubai on Saturday, will reach India later today as the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Dubai decided to release custody to her relatives after the investigation into her death was concluded.
SKA has evolved to include other communities in Singapore to share Sikh heritage: Mohinder Singh
Mohinder Singh, president of the Singapore Khalsa Association (SKA), said it is part of the association’s “effort to embrace diversity, integrate other communities in Singapore with ours and share our heritage with them so that they understand and appreciate it.”
Robot production facility launched in Singapore
To makes its foray into modernity, a robot production facility has been launched in Singapore at Yishun Industrial Park by precision engineering firm PBA Group and Korean industrial robot company Hanwha Robotics.
Singapore Cabinet reshuffle to take place after Parliament prorogues: PM Lee
A cabinet reshuffle, which is set to take place after Parliament takes a mid-term break, will give younger ministers more exposure and responsibility, said Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong today.
Good employment prospects and higher salaries for NUS and NTU graduates
Graduates from both NUS and NTU enjoy good employment prospects and higher salaries as compared to the results from the previous year.
