APOs in Singapore have mostly been recruited from Taiwan, but now the MHA is also considering recruitments from India, China, the Philippines, and Myanmar.
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Singapore health ministry starts talks on not-for-profit private acute hospital model
According to an MoH media release, acute hospital bed capacity in Singapore needs to be increased in both the public and private healthcare sectors.
Experience art on the go: NAC and LTA join hands to bring public art to commuter spaces
Envisioned as an art trail, the public will get a head-start in viewing artworks that will be showcased throughout SAW, which is taking place from 19 to 28 January 2024, through in-carriage activations and vibrant murals adorning MRT station walls.
Singapore to invest SGD 5 billion in Tamil Nadu; MoUs signed at Global Investors Meet
Most of the Singapore investments in Tamil Nadu would be made in sectors pertaining to sustainability and infrastructure, according to a media release issued by the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry and Enterprise.
Singapore: FinTech startup Rently announces launch, vows to reduce financial barriers for tenants
By handling a tenant’s rental deposits on their behalf, Rently will not only reduce financial barriers for tenants, but also streamline the rental process, making it more accessible and convenient to the wider community. As per the company, this facility is the first of its kind in Asia Pacific.
CDC vouchers: Supermarkets FairPrice, Cold Storage and Giant announce offers
Just days after the government’s CDC vouchers scheme went live, enabling households to claim vouchers worth SGD 500, some participating supermarkets have made the deal even sweeter by announcing special offers. The said offers were announced by supermarkets chain FairPrice, Giant and Cold Storage. All three chains are participating in the CDC vouchers scheme — […]
Singaporean man found guilty of evading GST, to serve 43 months in jail for failing to pay SGD 3.6 million fine
A Singaporean man will serve a 43-month jail term after he defaulted on SGD 3.6 million fine, which was slapped on him for evading duty and Goods and Services Tax (GST) on 983 imported motor vehicles. As per a joint statement by Singapore Customs and Land Transport Authority, Tan Lye Khim, the accused, imported the […]
Island-wide operation nets 411 scammers and money mules as police probe loss of over SGD 13 million
At least 411 people — 292 men and 119 women — are undergoing investigation for their alleged roles in various scams, which have resulted in the loss of more than SGD 13 million. The alleged scamsters are aged between 16 and 75 years. As per an official news release, more than 1,500 cases have been […]
Singapore: Households can obtain S$500 CDC vouchers from January 3
The government has increased the Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers to S$500 from S$300 in 2023. Households can claim their vouchers from January 3, 2024 onwards, as per reports. Those eligible can go to go.gov.sg/cdcv to get their vouchers. Half of the S$500 can be used at eligible hawkers and merchants, and the other S$250 […]
Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Jerry Seinfeld: Here’s all the major names performing in Singapore in 2024
Singapore is slowly becoming the destination for global stars to showcase their talents. A testament to that statement can be found in the various performances the country is scheduled to host in 2024. Big names like singers Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Coldplay and comic legend Jerry Seinfeld will perform in Singapore as part of […]
