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.
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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.
Trump tariff war: Singapore downgrades 2025 GDP growth forecast to 0-2%, as global trade falters
The April 14 announcement of downgrading by MTI comes exactly two months after a February 14 media release stating that the ministry was maintaining the Singapore “GDP growth forecast for 2025 at 1.0 to 3.0 per cent”. That media release had said that the Singapore economy had expanded by 4.4 per cent in 2024.
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.
Singapore: Indian-origin woman detained after two years for perfume theft at Changi Airport, fined SGD 750
According to Singapore law, anyone found guilty of theft can be jailed for up to three years, fined, or both.
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.
Singapore to form task force to address US tariff impact on businesses and workers
The task force will bring together key economic government agencies, the Singapore Business Federation, the Singapore National Employers Federation, and the National Trades Union Congress.
Indian national charged with stealing over SGD 1,800 worth of items at Changi Airport
According to a police statement, officers detained Singh and prevented him from leaving Singapore. He is expected to plead guilty on April 25.
Singapore undertakes SGD 165 million upgrade of HDB blocks and enhances lift access grant, benefiting 36,000+ households
The NRP work in 17 HDB neighbourhoods — at a cost of SGD 165 million — is expected to benefit 25,000 households. The projects are located island-wide, including in Bukit Panjang, Sembawang, and Sengkang.
