How Singapore succeeded in controlling Dengue
Dengue is prevalent around the world due to global climate change, warming, and waste mismanagement. However, Singapore has achieved significant success in reducing the outbreak of the disease by controlling its carrier, the Aedes mosquito. There are several effective steps behind the country’s success, which can be an example for other countries. 1. Mosquito monitoring […]
Read MoreSingapore: 2025 medical inflation rate projected to be 12%, as high as in 2024
Singapore’s medical inflation rate is projected to be 12.0% in 2025, as high as in 2024. While the trend may be slightly cooling, it is projected to remain elevated over the longer term, according to a report released by WTW, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company. WTW, in its Global Medical Trends Survey […]
Read MoreSingapore’s charity launches fundraiser for migrant workers with critical illnesses
A Singaporean charity has unveiled a new initiative to support migrant workers facing critical illnesses, aiming to raise 410,500 Singapore dollars (about 307,875 U.S. dollars) to assist 20 workers over the next two years. The CritiCare Fund for Migrant Workers seeks to bridge the financial gaps for workers whose insurance payouts fall short of covering […]
Read MoreCar dealership owner fined S$1.5 million for evading duty and tax on 427 imported vehicles
The owner of a car dealership was fined S$1.5 million (US$1.1 million) on Monday (Dec 2) for evading duty and Goods and Services Tax (GST) on 427 vehicles that were imported into Singapore. Jason Liang Huan Shuo, the owner of JDM Automobile and a partner at Autogallery@JDM, pleaded guilty to two charges under the Customs […]
Read More1.2 million National Servicemen to receive $200 LifeSG credits in November
Some 1.2 million National Servicemen will receive $200 in LifeSG credits in November. The credits, which will be disbursed by Nov 30, aim to recognise the contributions of past and present NSmen to Singapore’s defence and security, said the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Home Affairs in a joint statement on Wednesday (Oct 30). […]
Read MoreSingapore to launch new leadership training programme for Laos government officials next year: PM Wong
Singapore will launch a new leadership training programme for senior Laos government officials next year, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Friday (Oct 11). It aims to share Singapore’s development experience and provide a platform for exchanging best practices. The initiative comes under the Singapore Cooperation Programme (SCP), Singapore’s flagship platform for technical cooperation with […]
Read MoreSingapore’s former transport minister jailed for corruption
Singapore’s former transport minister S. due to corruption. Iswaran was sentenced to 12 months in prison. A court of the country gave this sentence on Thursday local time. He is accused of illegally accepting gifts worth thousands of dollars and obstructing legal proceedings. This information was informed by a report of the news agency Reuters. […]
Read MoreSingapore is the safest city in the world
Southeast Asian city-state Singapore has topped the list of 60 cities in the world as the safest city. No city in the United States or the United Kingdom made it to the top three. Other cities are Tokyo, Japan and Toronto, Canada. Forbes, the world’s most influential magazine, has published a ranking of 60 cities […]
Read MoreHas Singapore’s ‘town council strategy’ to hamstring opposition parties run its course?
After years of acrimony, thousands of man-hours and millions of dollars spent, a long, complex legal battle brought by two town councils against Singapore’s largest opposition party ended in a settlement this week, leaving several questions unanswered but few voters seem to care, say observers. The legal suit that had its early antecedents after the […]
Read MoreSingapore approved insects as food, but can consumers stomach it?
By Jean Iau Singapore has approved 16 species of insects for human consumption, but experts and industry players say it may be difficult to persuade people to add creepy crawlies to their meal plan. On Monday, the Singapore Food Agency announced that it allowed the import of insects and insect products, which pose “low regulatory […]
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