Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Wednesday, April 16, said the US and China claim they do not wish to force countries to choose sides but seek to draw other countries into their respective orbits. He also said the world is undergoing a messy transition as the two largest economies fight for power. “America and […]
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Singapore: DPM Gan leads 5-minister task force to tackle US tariffs
The task force is led by Deputy Prime Minister and Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong. He is joined by four other ministers – Desmond Lee (National Development), Josephine Teo (Digital Development and Information), Tan See Leng (Manpower), and Chee Hong Tat (Transport and Second Minister for Finance).
Indian-origin man jailed, fined for animal smuggling across Singapore border
On 20 October 2023, officers from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority at Tuas checkpoint found a Labrador puppy hidden inside the spare tyre compartment of Mahentharan’s vehicle. The puppy had been sedated and stuffed inside a laundry net. Mahentharan said he was acting under the instructions of Mr Dog.
All Singapore households to receive SGD 500 CDC Vouchers from 13 May
This payout is part of the broader Assurance Package announced during Budget 2025 by Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong.
Singapore GE2025: Voting on May 3, nominations on April 23; President dissolves Parliament on PM’s advice
Singapore Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong posted on X that he had “advised the President to dissolve Parliament and issue the Writ of Election”. PM Wong also posted more messages on these vital elections and the rationale for the timing.
Singapore Airlines to invest SGD 45 million in Changi T2 lounge upgrades
Renovation work will start on 15 April 2025 and is expected to finish by mid-2027. The upgraded lounges will be 50 percent larger and offer more seating, better facilities, and a wider range of food and drinks, inspired by SIA’s popular Terminal 3 lounges.
MVP enters Singapore politics, eyes East Coast GRC battle in GE2025
MVP has recently caught public attention after launching a recruitment drive through social media in March 2025, inviting “interested politicians” to join its team.
PM Wong hails Indian community, PAP to field PIO candidates in 2025 polls
PM Wong recently unveiled eight new PAP candidates in a video and said the party would introduce over 30 new faces for the 2025 election – the largest number in its history.
Indian-origin Dr Hamid Razak, winner of Singapore Youth Award, among 8 new faces in PAP candidate list for GE2025
Some 10 years ago, in September 2015, while working as a trainee orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Razak set up an organisation named “Indian Muslim Professionals (IM.PROF)” with his friends. The goal was to connect with the Singapore-based youth from his community.
Ahead of general elections, 44 percent of Singaporeans have already chosen their party: Survey
According to the survey, 44 percent of eligible voters in Singapore have already decided who they will vote for. Another 13 percent are leaning towards a certain party but might still change their mind.
