The prime minister said ‘we should be able to avoid this recession, but we will still have to look at China and how they resume activities’. Source link
Read More »Singapore looks to ‘GST discounts’, cash handouts as sales tax hike set to bite
Economists warn middle-income earners are likely to be hit hardest by the increase, even with Finance Minister Lawrence Wong’s promise of a ‘Valentine’s Day’ present for citizens in this year’s budget. Source link
Read More »Singapore’s PM Lee warns of uncertainties in 2023
‘We must brace ourselves … our economy will be affected’, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in his New Year’s Eve message, referring to a troubled international outlook. Source link
Read More »Singapore’s Gen Z turns to TikTok to feed desire for open sex education
More young Singaporeans wish to have open and judgment-free conversations about sex, including issues around consent, digital safety and LGBTQ relationships. Source link
Read More »Marcos under fire for Singapore F1 trip as Philippines reels from typhoon
Critics said the trip by the Philippine president was an insult to workers grappling with hyperinflation and low wages and victims of a recent powerful typhoon. Source link
Read More »Singapore’s repeal of Section 377A no guarantee of progress on LGBTQ rights
While the decision to remove the colonial-era ban is something to celebrate, there are questions on whether it could inspire greater resistance to marriage equality in a still conservative society. Source link
Read More »Singapore and New Zealand have ‘vested interest’ in stable US-China ties
NZ and Singapore have been sending the ‘same message’ on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, PM Ardern said on her first trip since the pandemic hit. Source link
Read More »Singapore PM says will ‘decide later’ when to hand power to Lawrence Wong
Lee Hsien Loong says the timing of a general election that must be held by 2025 will be a key factor in determining when he will step down and hand power to Wong, who was backed by 15 out of 19 ‘stakeholders’ to become the next leader Source link
Read More »Singapore’s PM-in-waiting: what you need to know
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s guitar-shredding successor grew up in a public housing flat and went to non-elite schools – and is expected to favour ‘not rocking the boat’ when he takes over the top job. Source link
Read More »Singapore PM walks fine line on China-US relations in Ukraine remarks
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong revealed his cautious approach to China-US relations in his remarks that Beijing is in “an awkward position” over the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to observers. Chinese diplomatic observers said Lee was presenting Beijing’s position to his Washington hosts, while remaining true to US …
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