Following his brief address, Wong also posed for photographs with members of the diverse communities that form Singaporean society.
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Indian rapper Badshah, organisers draw flak as concert-goers slam lacklustre Singapore show: “It ended on a very sour note”
As per sources, Badshah charges a whooping INR 1.35 crore (SGD 217,487). With such a low turnout, did the promoter recover the money?
Singapore Airlines posts record net profit for FY24; higher dividend and big, fat staff bonus on the way
Total revenue during the year was SGD 19 billion; total expenditure SGD 16.29 billion; and operating profit SGD 2.73 billion.
Lawrence Wong, “4G team” leader, takes oath as Prime Minister of Singapore
Moving to the top job after being the Deputy Prime Minister for just under two years, Wong will be leading the fourth generation PAP politicians’ government.
Singapore Tourism Board announces initiatives for more sustainable and impactful MICE industry
STB said it is committed to understanding and reducing carbon and waste emissions in the MICE industry. It has also rolled out a two-pronged approach.
Gan Kim Yong announced as Singapore’s new DPM, to replace Wong as MAS Chairman
Gan will keep his post as the Trade and Industry Minister. Additionally, he will replace the PM-elect as the Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
UK officials visit Singapore to learn practices to tackle scams
Singapore has also been actively involved in international platforms to call for greater collaboration in the global fight against scams and fraud. In March 2024, the city-state endorsed a joint communiqué with 10 other countries to signal a high-level commitment to tackle scams at the Global Fraud Summit.
Porsche Experience Centre to open in Singapore in 2027, says company
The announcement of the new Porsche Experience Centre Singapore was made during the Tourism Industry Conference 2024 by Minister Grace Fu, Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-Charge of Trade Relations.
Three arrested for evading over SGD 700,000 in taxes; Vehicles, more than 6,400 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes seized by Customs
In total, 6,470 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes, along with the car and lorry used for transportation were seized. The total duty and Goods and Services Tax (GST) evaded amounted to about SGD 701,166. Investigations are ongoing.
Lee Hsien Loong legacy: ‘The little red dot’ that punches way above its weight
In his capacity as Senior Minister from May 15, Lee Hsien Loong will continue to support the incoming premier in taking the idea of Singapore forward — an idea that is simple and complex at the same time.
