'Concerted effort' by PAP to ensure diversity of GE slate
THE People's Action Party's (PAP) fifth slate of candidates was introduced by PAP organising secretary Grace Fu on Thursday, who stressed that there had been a "very concerted effort" by the party...
Task force expects rise in Covid-19 cases; testing being stepped up
THE number of Covid-19 infections will likely rise from next week, as Singapore enters week two of Phase Two of Singapore's reopening, said the Covid-19 multi-ministry taskforce on Thursday,...
Covid-19 case numbers expected to rise in coming weeks; community testing efforts expanded
THE number of Covid-19 infections will likely rise from next week, as Singapore enters week two of Phase Two, said the Covid-19 multi-ministry taskforce on Thursday, adding that community testing...
PAP's first slate of new faces hail from diverse sectors
THE People's Action Party (PAP)'s first slate of four new candidates reflect the party's decision to bring in more "new faces from different segments of society" to better reflect the different...
Businesses warned of rough road ahead despite Phase Two
EVEN as economists agree that Singapore's moving into Phase Two of reopening from Friday is a welcome confirmation that the worst is over and the economy can start recovering, they warn that the...
Phase Two of Singapore's re-opening set for Friday
SINGAPORE will be moving into Phase Two of reopening from Friday (after 18 June, 11.59pm), while students from all levels will return to school daily from June 29, said the Multi-Ministry Taskforce...
More aid for job loss, low income can bolster Singapore's social safety net
SINGAPORE has in place many safety nets that have been enhanced over the years but those related to loss of work could still be strengthened, observers say.
When you have a crisis, make the best use of it
THE straight-talking CEO of the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) Victor Mills is no stranger to controversial statements. Five years ago, as he is often reminded, he made the...
Singapore working to facilitate seafarer crew change
SINGAPORE has been working closely with shipping partners, seafarer unions and shipping companies to facilitate crew change in a safe manner such as through the use of "safe corridors"; and the...
Singapore has to adapt to vast changes from Covid-19
SINGAPORE faces an "unprecedented level" of uncertainty today, far more than what the country experienced during the Global Financial Crisis or Asian Financial Crisis, said Deputy Prime Minister...