An estimated 1,500 people in Singapore have been volunteering to help the authorities clean up the coastal areas since the June 14 oil spill disaster.
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Singapore home minister Shanmugam clarifies ISA curbs on self-radicalised teen and woman who support terrorism
Over the past decade, the ISA had been used to deal with 40 radicalised Singaporeans, said the minister, adding that 13 of them were aged 20 or younger.
Singapore’s largest inclusive orchestra The Purple Symphony turns 10, performs in 2 shows to ring in anniversary
The orchestra comprises over 100 members in five key musical sections: Bowed & Plucked Strings, Percussion, Winds and a special Choir
What do Singaporeans need the most, and who should provide that? Two surveys get answers
Both the HNS and the IPS poll were conducted as part of the Singapore Ministry of Social and Family Development’s regular partnerships with academics to enable informed and evidence-based policy making, and were funded by the ministry.
Eligible civil servants to receive SGD 500 annually from Oct as PSD announces enhanced medical and dental benefits
The scheme was announced during the kickoff of Public Service Week 2024.
Singapore-based hospitality brand Ascott ties up with Chelsea FC as part of European market strategy
For Chelsea FC fans, the tie-up means the facility of booking customised stay packages, and also exclusive rewards if they sign up for the Ascott Star Rewards programme.
Singapore and Laos sign agreement to collaborate on carbon credits
Under the MOU, both countries will collaborate on carbon credits aligned to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The scope of cooperation includes working towards a legally binding Implementation Agreement that sets out a bilateral framework for the international transfer of correspondingly adjusted carbon credits, exchange of best practices and knowledge on carbon market mechanisms.
Temasek reports SGD 389 billion Net Portfolio Value in FY24, up by SGD 7 billion from FY23, based on RoI from US and India
One of the Indian companies that benefited from Temasek’s sustainability-oriented investments was the electric vehicle manufacturer Mahindra Electric Automobile.
Youth Corps Singapore turns 10; founder Lawrence Wong praises “passion and idealism”
From internship to leadership, Youth Corps Singapore offers a wide range of personal growth opportunities while volunteering. It also allows the youth to initiate community programmes.
HSA seizes 350,000 e-vaporisers and components worth over SGD 6 million, disrupts largest distribution network in Singapore
The Central Narcotics Bureau also got involved as HSA found 14 e-vaporisers suspected to contain a controlled drug tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive substance that can cause anxiety, disorientation, or paranoia.