Vital for Singaporean Youths to Embrace Globalisation
Covid-19 may have brought overseas travel to a halt, but it is still important for young Singaporeans to understand their region better and gain a global perspective on issues, said Mr Alvin Tan, Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, as well as Trade and Industry at a webinar for some 1,200 youth participants […]
Jobs Growth Incentive sees more than 270,000 locals hired as of February 2021
At the start of the pandemic, the Government anticipated that many would lose their jobs. Saving jobs and creating jobs for Singaporeans thus became a central focus of the Singapore Government in this pandemic. The Jobs Growth Incentive is one such initiative to create good and long-term jobs. More than 270,000 locals hired As of […]
NTUC FairPrice to offer discounts to lower-income families
Lower income families with CHAS blue cards will be receiving a 3% discount every Thursday at NTUC FairPrice stores until the end of 2021. This discount is applicable at all 149 FairPrice stores, including FairPrice Finest outlets and FairPrice Xtra hypermarkets, as well as FairPrice on Wheels and all 84 Unity pharmacies. To receive the […]
PSP’s arguments have ‘strong stench of xenophobia and racism’, says CEO Devadas Krishnadas
If you want to witness for yourself what ugly populist, conspiracy theorising, fear and hatred stoking politics looks like, watch the parliamentary proceedings and the exchanges between PSP members and Ministers Ong Ye Kung and Dr Tan See Leng, Devadas Krishnas said. Is this what you want for Singaporean politics and for Singapore, Mr Devada […]
Ong Ye Kung speaks on the FTA strategy and the falsehoods surrounding CECA
“FTAs and CECA have been made political scapegoats, to discredit the policy of the PAP Government,” Minister Ong Ye Kung said in Parliament 6 July 2021. In his ministerial statement Mr Ong said FTAs in general, and CECA in particular, are not the cause of the challenges our PMEs face delivered. If anything, they are […]
F&B Sector To Welcome Easing of Dining In Restrictions
Have you sounded out your 4 other foodie kakis for 12 July? If you have been looking forward to dining in for a bigger group, your prayers have been answered. ICYMI, dining in restrictions are set to ease further come Monday – with group limit for dining in increasing to 5. The Food and Beverage […]
Dr Tan See Leng responds to PSP Leong Mun Wai’s CECA concerns with facts and reasons
Addressing the unhappiness surrounding the CECA, Dr Tan See Leng said the heart of the matter is how, we as a small country devoid of any natural resources remain open to global talent to create opportunities for Singaporeans, while managing the attendant social repercussions. Singapore has a good Singaporean talent pool, but our pool is […]
More Respect and Better Protection of Security Officers
“Aiya, always kena one la! Normal, don’t worry!” This was the cheery reply of a security officer whom I once witnessed being verbally abused by a tenant. The way he brushed it off as “normal” was really disturbing. This was just one case. Could you imagine the many other cases which were never highlighted simply […]
PM Lee: Our network of FTAs has benefited us enormously.
In a social media post yesterday, PM Lee reiterated the importance of our network of FTAs in creating investments and opportunities for our businesses, and jobs for our people. He also thanked the dedicated officers who spent years negotiating our FTAs and helping Singapore grow its links around the world. In his post, PM Lee […]
Crucial to play our cards right, seize opportunities for future generations of Singaporeans: Tan See Leng
Singapore remains an. attractive investment destination for many global businesses in the midst of this pandemic but only if we are seen as remaining open and connected to the world, Manpower Minister Dr Tan See Leng said. This is because almost all the multinationals in Singapore today serve markets beyond Singapore. Singapore is now at […]