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Money should not be push factor keeping the best from joining politics: ESM Goh Chok Tong

[SINGAPORE] Money must never be the incentive for joining politics, but neither should it be the factor that keeps the best people from entering public service, said Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok ...

Shanmugam’s book, titled Policy, Fairness And Compassion, includes speeches, interviews and articles from his 38 years in politics

My views on laws such as detention without trial have evolved: K Shanmugam at his book launch

[SINGAPORE] As a young backbencher Member of Parliament, K Shanmugam had raised concerns about Singapore’s laws on detention without trial.

About 300 staff volunteers from Marina Bay Sands participated in the programme.
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MBS, Food Bank Singapore and Metta Welfare Association bring festive cheer to 6,000 beneficiaries

An art installation at MBS is also up for auction soon, with proceeds going to the Singapore Red Cross Young Hearts Programme

Lim Seok Pheng was arrested for suspected money laundering in May 2018 at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Singaporean involved in money laundering added to US government ‘worst of worst’ site for criminals

[SINGAPORE] Another Singaporean has been included in the US Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) website listing “the worst of (the) worst criminal aliens” arrested by US Immigration and Customs En...

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SME leaders note that clearer carbon tax guidance and the ability to pay for AI tools on a fractional basis could help businesses manage costs.

SMEs ‘screaming for help’, panellists say, as they urge Budget support on costs and overseas push

Enhanced internationalisation schemes, greater access to government financing facilities among measures that could make a difference

Rachel Bondi, corporate vice-president for SMEs and channel at Microsoft Asia (left) and Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo launching the AI QuickStart programme on Feb 6.

SMEs get fast track to enterprise-ready AI under new Microsoft-led programme

Backed by IMDA and UOB, the scheme supports digitally mature firms in rolling out artificial intelligence solutions

Manpower Minister Tan See Leng (third from right) during his visit to Thales Solutions Asia, which is one of the host organisations in the GRIT programme.

About 350 trainees placed with over 50 host organisations under graduate traineeship scheme

Placements come amid resilient labour market, with entry-level PMET roles and expected employment on the rise

The annual 10 free VEP days and the free VEP hours on weekdays will also be removed.

Singapore to raise entry permit fees for foreign-registered vehicles from 2027

[SINGAPORE] The Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) fees for foreign-registered cars and motorcycles and the Goods Vehicle Permit (GVP) fee for foreign-registered goods vehicles will be raised from Jan 1, 2027...